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CMTG highlights IT threats during Cyber Security Awareness Month
Malware

CMTG highlights IT threats during Cyber Security Awareness Month

Perth-based cyber security firm, CMTG, warns Australians of significant daily online threats amidst Security Awareness Month.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023
Unmasking cyber criminals: The power of privileged identities
Data Protection

Unmasking cyber criminals: The power of privileged identities

Threat actors now realise it's more effective, faster, and cheaper to steal credentials and log in than trying to hack through technical controls.

By Jennifer Cheng • 5 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2023
Charity breach dark web leak: A lesson in cyber response
Data Protection

Charity breach dark web leak: A lesson in cyber response

Hackers could get months or even years' worth of information that they didn't need.  And you should never let hackers get any more than they should.

By Michael Jenkins • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2023
Ongoing vigilance in data protection measures essential
Breach Prevention

Ongoing vigilance in data protection measures essential

The need for organisations to strengthen data security and promptly respond to suspected breaches is highlighted in the latest Notifiable data breaches report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2023

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Commvault's SaaS solutions earn prestigious IRAP certification in Australia
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Commvault's SaaS solutions earn prestigious IRAP certification in Australia

Commvault's SaaS data protection solutions secure esteemed IRAP certification, heightening its cybersafety standards.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2023
Delinea to launch AI-powered auditing feature for its PAM platform
Privileged Access Management

Delinea to launch AI-powered auditing feature for its PAM platform

Delinea is set to introduce an AI-powered auditing feature to its Privileged Access Management platform, aiming to enhance compliance and risk detection.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2023
CISO concerned over inaccurate data on security posture
Breach Prevention

CISO concerned over inaccurate data on security posture

The issue of data quality was of greater concern to respondents than the lack of security budget and being scapegoated for a breach.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2023
ChatGPT is here to stay: Can organisations harness it safely?
Data Protection

ChatGPT is here to stay: Can organisations harness it safely?

Amidst the hype, it's important for organisations and their security teams to recognise the implications and potential pitfalls of ChatGPT.

By Brett Raybould • 5 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2023
From data breaches to account compromise: how hackers use data leaks to hijack accounts
Data Protection

From data breaches to account compromise: how hackers use data leaks to hijack accounts

No matter how strong the password is, an attacker with access to the database could use the credentials right away.

By Bogdan Botezatu • 8 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2023
CompTIA finds cybersecurity balancing act getting harder
Breach Prevention

CompTIA finds cybersecurity balancing act getting harder

New research from CompTIA reveals slow progress in cybersecurity, as competing interests create challenges for decision makers and practitioners.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2023
Preventing disloyal MICE in the company floorboards
Data Protection

Preventing disloyal MICE in the company floorboards

Machiavelli's paradox of the mercenary points to the problem of money. However, the spook world has a broader explanation for why people betray their loyalty.

By Joel Hanrahan • 5 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2023
Illumio appoints John Lens as Chief Revenue Officer
Breach Prevention

Illumio appoints John Lens as Chief Revenue Officer

Illumio Inc. appoints industry veteran John Lens as new Chief Revenue Officer in a move that solidifies its position in the cybersecurity realm.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2023
Cost of data breach in Australia has grown 32% in 5 years: IBM
Breach Prevention

Cost of data breach in Australia has grown 32% in 5 years: IBM

The average cost of a data breach in Australia has grown 32% in the last five years, reaching AU$4.03 million per the 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2023
Data security continues to fail despite rigid regulations
Breach Prevention

Data security continues to fail despite rigid regulations

UK Data Breaches Continue to Put Millions at Risk, Costing Billions, Analysis Finds. Genuine data security lacking.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2023
ExtraHop reveals financial impact of high-profile data breaches
Breach Prevention

ExtraHop reveals financial impact of high-profile data breaches

Data breaches can cause significant financial damage to public companies, with an average drop in net income of 73%, according to a report by ExtraHop.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2023
Data breaches increase almost three times globally
Breach Prevention

Data breaches increase almost three times globally

A total of 110.8 million accounts were breached in Q2 2023, with the US ranking first and amounting to almost half of all breaches from April through June.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023
Average cost of a data breach at an all time high - IBM
Breach Prevention

Average cost of a data breach at an all time high - IBM

IBM Security has released its annual Cost of a Data Breach Report, showing the global average cost of a data breach reached $4.45 million in 2023.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Fri, 28th Jul 2023

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