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LG Magna earns cybersecurity certification ahead of new regulations
Cybersecurity

LG Magna earns cybersecurity certification ahead of new regulations

LG Magna secures Cyber Security Management System certification ahead of new global regulations due July 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024
New study exposes flaw-riddled corporate web applications
Unified Communications

New study exposes flaw-riddled corporate web applications

Kaspersky study unveils that between 2021-2023, access control and data protection flaws were found in numerous corporate web applications.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
A proactive approach to cyber and physical security
Network Infrastructure

A proactive approach to cyber and physical security

Recent Genetec survey reveals a rising awareness of cyber threats targeting physical security systems, sparking increased investment in cybersecurity resources and protocols.

By George Moawad • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024
Australia's healthcare sector faces escalating cyber threat
Cybersecurity

Australia's healthcare sector faces escalating cyber threat

Claroty research exposes a rise in cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Australia's healthcare sector, suggesting significant risks for hospitals and health clinics.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Embrace Your Vulnerability to Drive Growth
Amazon

IWD 2024: Embrace Your Vulnerability to Drive Growth

On International Women's Day 2024, women are urged to harness moments of vulnerability and change to drive personal and professional growth, challenging fears and embracing innovation.

By Kate Gooden • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Pushing through the uncomfortable to empower your teams
Education, Learning & Training

IWD 2024: Pushing through the uncomfortable to empower your teams

On International Women's Day 2024, women strive for equality in STEM fields, overcoming difficulties, and advocating for their teams, with data indicating a growing desire for career progression.

By Lisa Box • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
VIAVI adds traffic analysis capabilities to Observer Sentry SaaS solution
Software-as-a-Service

VIAVI adds traffic analysis capabilities to Observer Sentry SaaS solution

VIAVI Solutions boosts Insight into threats for enterprises using multiple AWS clouds with the addition of traffic analysis capabilities to its Observer Sentry SaaS solution.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024
Checkmarx report reveals 92% companies faced breach due to app vulnerabilities
Application Security

Checkmarx report reveals 92% companies faced breach due to app vulnerabilities

Future of AppSec research by Checkmarx unveils 92% of firms suffered a breach in the past year due to flaws in in-house developed applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2024
HackerOne launches AI co-pilot Hai to improve vulnerability response times
Data Protection

HackerOne launches AI co-pilot Hai to improve vulnerability response times

HackerOne unveils AI co-pilot, Hai, reducing businesses' time interpreting vulnerability reports and boosting rectification efficiency by translating technical data into user-friendly information.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024
APIs become the leading attack vector, cybersecurity research shows
EduTech

APIs become the leading attack vector, cybersecurity research shows

Cybersecurity firm Imperva has found that 71% of last year's web traffic was linked to APIs, acting as a major attack vector due to organisations' insufficient visibility, leading to a sharp rise in targeted attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Trend Micro dismantles major ransomware group LockBit
Malware

Trend Micro dismantles major ransomware group LockBit

Trend Micro collaborates with global law enforcement agents to disrupt major ransomware group, LockBit, responsible for a quarter of 2023's ransomware leaks amounting to billions of dollars.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Jamf report highlights poor cyber hygiene in organisations & individuals
Malware

Jamf report highlights poor cyber hygiene in organisations & individuals

40% of mobile users and 39% of organisations are vulnerable to cyber threats as they operate devices with known weaknesses, according to Jamf's annual Security 360 report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
Hackuity achieves SOC 2 Type II compliance for data security
Risk & Compliance

Hackuity achieves SOC 2 Type II compliance for data security

Hackuity, the RBVM company, attains SOC 2 Type II compliance, showcasing strong data security and compliance that uphold rigorous American standards, providing customers with enterprise-grade security assurance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
New Barracuda threat report reveals web apps exploitation methods
Firewalls

New Barracuda threat report reveals web apps exploitation methods

The Threat Spotlight report by Barracuda Networks reveals a surge in cyberattacks exploiting web application security gaps, with over 18 billion attacks mitigated in 2023.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024
Armis acquires CTCI, forms AI-powered cybersecurity powerhouse
Artificial Intelligence

Armis acquires CTCI, forms AI-powered cybersecurity powerhouse

Armis acquires AI threat intelligence firm, CTCI, boosting its forecast abilities and creating a powerful new Global Threat Intelligence Service.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Australian & NZ workers fear businesses are ill-equipped for cyber threats
Phishing

Australian & NZ workers fear businesses are ill-equipped for cyber threats

Nearly half of Australian and New Zealand workers do not feel ready to combat cyberattack threats, with 43% fearing becoming scam or phishing victims at work, ELMO Software research reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024

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Security vulnerabilities stories

IWD 2024: People count (not just accountants)
Microsoft

IWD 2024: People count (not just accountants)

Zuto's COO underlines the importance of diverse, strong teams that align with ESG considerations, attributing their recent B Corp certification and growth to a people-first approach.

By Aimee Gethin • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Take a closer look at your company's software supply chain
Software-as-a-Service

Take a closer look at your company's software supply chain

Amid the rise of remote work and cloud technology, firms face increased cyber security risks from poorly managed software supply chains, warns industry expert.

By Gemma Moore • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024