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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

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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
Report reveals how cyber attacks target organisations depending on size
Firewalls

Report reveals how cyber attacks target organisations depending on size

A new report from Barracuda reveals stark differences in cyber attack tactics, with larger firms facing 42% of lateral phishing threats compared to just 2% for smaller businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
CrowdStrike outage fuels rise in phishing scams, experts argue
Supply Chain

CrowdStrike outage fuels rise in phishing scams, experts argue

Experts are warning of phishing scams exploiting the CrowdStrike Falcon disruption, urging vigilance against fake fixes targeting impacted systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
Kaspersky reports surge in hybrid phishing campaigns for 2024
Phishing

Kaspersky reports surge in hybrid phishing campaigns for 2024

Kaspersky researchers identify a new trend blending spear phishing's personalisation with bulk phishing's scale, marking a sophisticated cybersecurity threat.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Cloudflare report reveals rising DDoS attacks & API risks
Distributed Denial of Service

Cloudflare report reveals rising DDoS attacks & API risks

Cloudflare's 2024 State of Application Security Report reveals soaring DDoS attacks, exploited zero-day vulnerabilities, and escalating supply chain risks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
BlackBerry thwarts 3.1 million cyberattacks in early 2024 report
Malware

BlackBerry thwarts 3.1 million cyberattacks in early 2024 report

BlackBerry's Q1 2024 report reveals unprecedented cyber threats, detecting 3.1 million attacks and a 40% rise in new malware, spotlighting surging global cybersecurity tensions.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Organisations prioritise SaaS security, increase budgets amid cuts
Software-as-a-Service

Organisations prioritise SaaS security, increase budgets amid cuts

In 2025, 70% of organisations prioritise SaaS security, forming dedicated teams despite economic pressures, reveals CSA and Adaptive Shield survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Project Galileo marks ten years of cyber defence at Cloudflare
Distributed Denial of Service

Project Galileo marks ten years of cyber defence at Cloudflare

Cloudflare's Project Galileo, which offers free DDoS protection, marks its 10th anniversary, supporting over 2,600 public interest groups globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
OpenAI disrupts five covert influence operations in three months
Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI disrupts five covert influence operations in three months

OpenAI has thwarted five covert influence operations over three months, leveraging AI to disrupt attempts by malicious actors to misuse the technology for deceptive activities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
CloudSEK exposes misuse of Pegasus spyware on the deep web
Malware

CloudSEK exposes misuse of Pegasus spyware on the deep web

Cybersecurity firm CloudSEK reveals threat actors abusing the Pegasus spyware name on dark web, following Apple's warning about mercenary spyware attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Rise in ransomware accelerates cyber insurance adoption
Ransomware

Rise in ransomware accelerates cyber insurance adoption

Arctic Wolf's Cybersecurity Report reveals a rise in ransomware and Business Email Compromise attacks, pushing global firms towards increased cyber insurance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Cyberattacks exploiting trusted ties spanned over a month in 2023
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyberattacks exploiting trusted ties spanned over a month in 2023

Cyberattacks exploiting trusted relationships surged in 2023, with over 20% lasting more than a month, according to Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
Object First reinforces Partner Program amid rising ransomware threats
Storage

Object First reinforces Partner Program amid rising ransomware threats

Object First fortifies its Partner Programme, introducing new benefits to enhance revenue, customer satisfaction, and backup security amid rising ransomware threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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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