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IWD 2024: Active allyship: Making cyber a place for all
Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: Active allyship: Making cyber a place for all

IWD 2024 calls for authentic allyship in cybersecurity, urging organisations to move beyond the surface-level, performative displays, and pursue tangible diversity and inclusion annually.

By Yvonne Eskenzi • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Advice for women seeking and building a career in cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: Advice for women seeking and building a career in cybersecurity

On International Women's Day 2024, industry veteran encourages women to confidently pursue cybersecurity careers, dispelling fears and underlining the sector's need for diverse skill sets and perspectives.

By Louise Hanna • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Cyber threats surge in APAC region, reveals Group-IB report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber threats surge in APAC region, reveals Group-IB report

Group-IB reveals a 39% surge in ransomware attacks across APAC, with the region named as a prime target for advanced cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
Cybersecurity report reveals 75% spike in cloud attacks
AI Security

Cybersecurity report reveals 75% spike in cloud attacks

CrowdStrike's 2024 Global Threat Report unveils a 75% spike in successful cloud attacks along with a worrying rise in the speed and stealthiness of cybercrimes.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
Cybermindz launches CISOSupport for mental health of cybersecurity chiefs
Health Technologies

Cybermindz launches CISOSupport for mental health of cybersecurity chiefs

Cybermindz.org has unveiled CISOSupport, an innovative initiative aimed at tackling the high rate of job burnout among cybersecurity leaders by providing tailored mental health support.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Why 2024 is the year of scaling security efficiencies
Malware

Why 2024 is the year of scaling security efficiencies

In 2024, cybersecurity leaders grapple with higher data breaches, flat budgets, and increasing complexity by focusing on scaling efficiencies and securing hybrid cloud infrastructure.

By Shane Buckley • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Exposure management: a strategic ally in essential eight cybersecurity resilience
Ransomware

Exposure management: a strategic ally in essential eight cybersecurity resilience

In response to the increasing sophistication of cyber threats, the Australian Signals Directorate has revised its Essential Eight Maturity Model (E8MM), incorporating exposure management to proactively identify and prioritise risks, aiding businesses in effectively defending against cyber attacks.

By Scott McKinnel • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024
Kaspersky exposes AI exploitation trend on the dark web
Malware

Kaspersky exposes AI exploitation trend on the dark web

Kaspersky study reveals an alarming increase in criminals discussing the use of AI tools for cyber exploitation on the dark web.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Six trends that will shape Cybersecurity in 2024
Large Language Models

Six trends that will shape Cybersecurity in 2024

Rising use of QR codes and Large Language Models, automation in Managed Service Providers, booming AI spear phishing on the Dark Web, acceleration of AI-based 'vishing', and privacy threats from VR/MR headsets are predicted to shape the cybersecurity realm in 2024.

By Anthony Daniel • 5 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024
Data Privacy Day: Watchguard gives warning about 'free' services
Firewalls

Data Privacy Day: Watchguard gives warning about 'free' services

On Data Privacy Day, WatchGuard's VP of Identity, Carla Roncato, warns of the less conspicuous costs linked with 'free' services.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024
Acronis pioneers Advanced Security & EDR integration in cybersecurity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Acronis pioneers Advanced Security & EDR integration in cybersecurity

Acronis leads industry innovation with Integrated Advanced Security and EDR, targeting AI-driven cyberattacks and eliminating added costs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
Cybersecurity outsourcing underperformance alarms UK financial sector
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity outsourcing underperformance alarms UK financial sector

Alarming underperformance in outsourced cybersecurity suppliers has increases breach risk to the UK's financial sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
Less than 1% vulnerabilities pose highest risk in 2023, finds Qualys
Malware

Less than 1% vulnerabilities pose highest risk in 2023, finds Qualys

Less than 1% of security vulnerabilities created the highest risks to businesses in 2023, with 97 high-risk vulnerabilities exploited undetected, says Qualys Threat Research Unit report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
Guardio Labs exposes critical vulnerability in Opera browser
Browsers

Guardio Labs exposes critical vulnerability in Opera browser

Guardio Labs uncovers a significant zero-day vulnerability in Opera's browser, threatening its 350 million active users; Opera's 'My-Flow' feature enables act of exploitation.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
Logpoint launches cloud security solution for SAP BTP
Cloud Security

Logpoint launches cloud security solution for SAP BTP

Logpoint's new Business Critical Security solution arms organisations with enhanced cloud security features for the SAP Business Technology Platform.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024
SentinelLabs exposes FBot malware targeting cloud, payment services
Software-as-a-Service

SentinelLabs exposes FBot malware targeting cloud, payment services

SentinelLabs details FBot, a distinct Python-based malware tool, focused on cloud and payment services. Unlike peers, FBot doesn't use Androxgh0st code.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2024

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EnSilica integrates post-quantum cryptography accelerators in eSi-Crypto range
Encryption

EnSilica integrates post-quantum cryptography accelerators in eSi-Crypto range

EnSilica, a cybersecurity firm, integrates Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) accelerators into its hardware range, strengthening encryption against prospective quantum computing threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024