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ThreatLocker aids Australian firms in meeting Essential Eight
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

ThreatLocker aids Australian firms in meeting Essential Eight

ThreatLocker has unveiled a whitepaper to assist Australian businesses in achieving compliance with the Essential Eight cybersecurity strategies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
Threat actors increasingly strike out of hours, forcing a rethink on cybersecurity
Generative AI

Threat actors increasingly strike out of hours, forcing a rethink on cybersecurity

New research reveals that 45% of cyber threats occur outside business hours, prompting a critical rethink in cybersecurity strategies, particularly in Australia.

By Mark Thomas • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
The insider threat: Why Australian businesses are most vulnerable from within
Endpoint Protection

The insider threat: Why Australian businesses are most vulnerable from within

Australian businesses face a growing insider threat, with a 2022 study revealing 67% of companies grappling with frequent internal security incidents.

By Steve Moros • 6 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Australia's new labour law complicates cybersecurity efforts
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Australia's new labour law complicates cybersecurity efforts

Australia's new right to disconnect law, targeting burnout reduction, starkly contrasts with rising cyber threats, 45% of which hit outside working hours.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
GenAI: A new era of social engineering threats for Australian businesses
Phishing

GenAI: A new era of social engineering threats for Australian businesses

GenAI's rapid evolution is enabling cybercriminals to launch more sophisticated social engineering attacks, posing rising threats to Australian businesses.

By Crispin Kerr • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024

Global Stories

Threat actors stories

Cofense report: Sophisticated email threats on the rise
Phishing

Cofense report: Sophisticated email threats on the rise

Cofense's latest report reveals a sharp rise in sophisticated phishing attacks, with malicious emails now detected every 45 seconds, up from 57 seconds last year.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Five Eyes backs Purple Knight for Active Directory defence
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Five Eyes backs Purple Knight for Active Directory defence

The Five Eyes Alliance has endorsed Semperis's Purple Knight tool to enhance security in Microsoft Active Directory systems, vital for UK firms.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
ReliaQuest report reveals new cloud phishing tactics
Malware

ReliaQuest report reveals new cloud phishing tactics

ReliaQuest's latest report uncovers cyber attackers' exploitation of cloud environments, revealing alarming phishing tactics and vulnerabilities in APIs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
Memory safety vulnerabilities continue to plague ICS: Here's what to do about it
Cybersecurity

Memory safety vulnerabilities continue to plague ICS: Here's what to do about it

Memory safety vulnerabilities are surging in industrial control systems, with over 3,000 reported in 2022, prompting urgent calls for enhanced security measures.

By Shane Fry • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
Education remains a target for cyberattacks says Microsoft
EduTech

Education remains a target for cyberattacks says Microsoft

A recent Microsoft report reveals that the education sector is now the third most targeted industry for cyberattacks, highlighting serious security concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
HP unveils hackers use fake firms to get trusted certificates
Cybersecurity

HP unveils hackers use fake firms to get trusted certificates

HP Wolf Security research reveals hackers are forming fake firms to obtain certificates for fraudulent websites, evading Windows security and user alerts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024
Forescout's 2024 H1 Threat Review reveals surge in cyber threats
Virtualisation

Forescout's 2024 H1 Threat Review reveals surge in cyber threats

Report reveals a 43% surge in vulnerabilities and a 6% rise in ransomware attacks in H1 2024, with VPNs and network infrastructure under significant threat.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Teleport announces partnership with global IT firm TD Synnex
Data Protection

Teleport announces partnership with global IT firm TD Synnex

Teleport partners with TD Synnex to streamline and expand secure infrastructure access solutions, enhancing options for protection against identity-based cyber attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Report reveals lag in disclosure of ransomware attacks in 2023
EduTech

Report reveals lag in disclosure of ransomware attacks in 2023

A new Silobreaker report reveals that over 50% of ransomware victims delay disclosure until public exposure, with some never acknowledging attacks at all.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Ransomware attack exposes retail vulnerabilities globally
Disaster Recovery

Ransomware attack exposes retail vulnerabilities globally

A ransomware attack on Blue Yonder has disrupted supply chains for Morrisons and Sainsbury's, raising concerns over holiday vulnerabilities for retailers.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
Sophos unveils Chinese cyber espionage tactics in new report
Malware

Sophos unveils Chinese cyber espionage tactics in new report

Sophos has disclosed new insights into the Crimson Palace cyber espionage campaign by Chinese state actors, revealing persistent threats across Southeast Asia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Ransomware trends: A threat to insurance business continuity
Malware

Ransomware trends: A threat to insurance business continuity

The evolving ransomware threat is jeopardising business continuity, prompting firms to reassess their cybersecurity and insurance strategies amidst rising attacks.

By Raj Sivaraju • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024