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Nucleus Security teams up with Mandiant to enhance vulnerability management programs with threat intelligence
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Nucleus Security teams up with Mandiant to enhance vulnerability management programs with threat intelligence

Nucleus Security has entered into a strategic partnership with Mandiant, the leader in dynamic cyber defense and response.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
Trend Micro blocks 94 billion threats in 2021
DevOps

Trend Micro blocks 94 billion threats in 2021

Trend Micro blocked over 94 billion cyber threats in 2021, a 42% increase from the previous year, as attacks surged in the second half.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
Cyberattacks against corporate networks increased 50% in 2021
Cybersecurity

Cyberattacks against corporate networks increased 50% in 2021

Cyberattacks on corporate networks increased by 50% in 2021, with the education and research sector hit the hardest, according to Check Point Software.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2022
Finance industry revealed as sector most under threat by cyber attacks
Malware

Finance industry revealed as sector most under threat by cyber attacks

The finance industry has been revealed as the sector most under threat from cyber attacks, according to a new study released by Trellix.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - First update of the year from SonicWall
Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - First update of the year from SonicWall

This week we start the first of our SonicWall IT Jam series, speaking with sales director ASEAN Sales SooHan Bai.

By Mitchell Hageman • 5 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2022
2021 open season for attackers as compromised data increases
Malware

2021 open season for attackers as compromised data increases

Ransomware attacks and data breaches soared in 2021, with a 17% increase in reported compromises. Totality Services offers tips to minimize risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2022
More elusive and persistent - Kaspersky researchers uncover the third known firmware bootkit
Malware

More elusive and persistent - Kaspersky researchers uncover the third known firmware bootkit

Kaspersky discovers third case of firmware bootkit, MoonBounce, attributed to APT41 with sophisticated attack flow.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2022
Insider threats costing organisations $15.4 million a year
Cybersecurity

Insider threats costing organisations $15.4 million a year

Negligent insiders are the root cause of 56% of incidents while credential thefts have almost doubled and are the costliest to remediate. .

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Jan 2022
Check Point Research reveals botnets on the rise, software vendors hit hard by cyber attacks
EduTech

Check Point Research reveals botnets on the rise, software vendors hit hard by cyber attacks

Software vendors experience largest year-on-year growth at 146% in 2021, according to Check Point Research's Security Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Jan 2022
Protecting Australia's critical infrastructure with AI
AI Security

Protecting Australia's critical infrastructure with AI

Australia's critical infrastructure, including power grids, is under constant threat from cyber attacks, according to Darktrace's Tony Jarvis.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jan 2022
Kaspersky maps out supply chain resilience plans in APAC
Supply Chain

Kaspersky maps out supply chain resilience plans in APAC

Asia-Pacific region experiences a surge in digitalization but weak cybersecurity measures leave ICT supply chains vulnerable to cyber attacks, says Kaspersky.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Jan 2022
ALPHV revealed as most advanced threat actor yet while ransomware attacks on the decline
Malware

ALPHV revealed as most advanced threat actor yet while ransomware attacks on the decline

Global cyber security and risk mitigation firm, NCC Group, has identified a considerable decrease in ransomware attacks in December 2021.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022
Enea identifies trends that will shape the mobile industry in 2022
Hyperscale

Enea identifies trends that will shape the mobile industry in 2022

Nation states to increase mobile cyber attacks; new encryption protocols and edge clouds highlighted in report on mobile industry trends for 2022.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022
MSPs face growing challenges, automation and AIOps present a solution
AIOps

MSPs face growing challenges, automation and AIOps present a solution

MSPs are facing challenges from the pandemic and digital transformation, with pressure to deliver despite outages and cyber attacks, says LogicMonitor.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022
DHL tops list of companies most impersonated by criminals
Phishing

DHL tops list of companies most impersonated by criminals

DHL is the most imitated brand by cybercriminals, according to Check Point Software's 2021 Q4 Brand Phishing Report.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jan 2022
Cloudflare Radar releases surprising internet traffic and security statistics in 2021 review
Gaming

Cloudflare Radar releases surprising internet traffic and security statistics in 2021 review

Cybersecurity company Cloudflare Radar releases its 2021 year in review, showing increased internet traffic and cyberattacks in Australia and globally.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jan 2022
New RCE bug is making APAC businesses vulnerable to Log Injection attacks
Firewalls

New RCE bug is making APAC businesses vulnerable to Log Injection attacks

A new remote code execution bug could be making businesses in Asia Pacific vulnerable to Log4Shell log injection attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jan 2022
Honeywell and Acalvio Technologies launch shared solution to stop zero-day attacks
Cybersecurity

Honeywell and Acalvio Technologies launch shared solution to stop zero-day attacks

Honeywell and Acalvio launch solution to detect cyber attacks in commercial buildings' operational technology environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jan 2022