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New cyber security legislative package: How will it impact organisations?
Encryption

New cyber security legislative package: How will it impact organisations?

Australia's government has unveiled a legislative package to enhance cyber security, impacting organisations through mandatory reporting and new device standards.

By Dan Pearce • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
Enhanced cybersecurity measures urged by Software@Scale
Firewalls

Enhanced cybersecurity measures urged by Software@Scale

Louis Droguett, CEO of Software@Scale, urges firms to bolster cybersecurity with multi-layered approaches as threats from groups like APT40 intensify.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Under the knife: Healthcare sector grappling with rising ransomware threat
Unified Communications

Under the knife: Healthcare sector grappling with rising ransomware threat

Australia's healthcare sector faces an increase in potentially fatal ransomware attacks, highlighting the importance of prioritised cybersecurity amidst digital transformation.

By Matthew Lowe • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024
Ransomware attack costs on Australian firms soar, reveals Sophos
Firewalls

Ransomware attack costs on Australian firms soar, reveals Sophos

Ransomware attacks on Australian businesses drop by 14%, yet the financial fallout escalates, with average ransom payments seeing a staggering 297% surge.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Aussie corporate sector warned to enhance cloud security
Encryption

Aussie corporate sector warned to enhance cloud security

Australian businesses are urged to bolster their cloud security following a government report showing 40% of data breaches targeted cloud services annually.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024

Global Stories

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Fortinet breach exposes 440GB of data; no ransom paid
Firewalls

Fortinet breach exposes 440GB of data; no ransom paid

Fortinet has resolved a security breach that impacted less than 0.3% of its customers via a third-party cloud, SharePoint, containing 440GB of data.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Kaspersky outlines major cybersecurity challenges for 2024
Malware

Kaspersky outlines major cybersecurity challenges for 2024

Kaspersky's 2024 forecast warns of heightened cyber dangers: AI-driven attacks, ransomware-as-a-service, and iOS vulnerabilities through Operation Triangulation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024
Accenture & SandboxAQ enhance partnership to boost data security
Ransomware

Accenture & SandboxAQ enhance partnership to boost data security

Accenture and SandboxAQ are deepening their partnership to improve data security, addressing encryption needs amidst rising threats from AI and quantum computing.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Powering up security: Protecting EV charging stations from cyberthreats
Smart Cities

Powering up security: Protecting EV charging stations from cyberthreats

As EV charging stations become crucial to smart cities, their increasing vulnerability to cyberattacks demands enhanced security measures to stave off potential disruptions.

By Leonardo Hutabarat • 5 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Senetas lands record-breaking Middle Eastern encryption hardware order
Encryption

Senetas lands record-breaking Middle Eastern encryption hardware order

Senetas Corporation lands its largest-ever order worth $2.5 and $3 million in revenue from a Middle East government agency, deploying over 100 high-speed Ethernet encryptors, enhancing its FY2024 profit.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
Samsung unveils rugged Galaxy XCover7 & Tab Active5
Encryption

Samsung unveils rugged Galaxy XCover7 & Tab Active5

Samsung Electronics unveils Galaxy XCover7 and Galaxy Tab Active5, rugged devices providing enhanced 5G connectivity and robust security for demanding frontline work.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2024
Malwarebytes launches free Digital Footprint Portal to protect personal data
Data Protection

Malwarebytes launches free Digital Footprint Portal to protect personal data

Malwarebytes has launched a free Digital Footprint Portal offering a detailed analysis of sources including the dark web.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
Overcoming the data challenges associated with gen AI deployments
Unified Communications

Overcoming the data challenges associated with gen AI deployments

As gen AI tools transform multiple sectors, businesses need to tackle key challenges including concerns over data privacy, inherited biases, and ethical dilemmas.

By Jason Duerden • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024

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Cyber risks in 2025 demand AI governance & resilience
Disaster Recovery

Cyber risks in 2025 demand AI governance & resilience

By 2025, cybersecurity will face new regulatory pressures, with businesses compelled to adopt robust AI governance and enhance resilience against evolving threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2024
UK SMEs prioritise hybrid IT infrastructure for next five years
Encryption

UK SMEs prioritise hybrid IT infrastructure for next five years

A new report reveals that UK SMEs are prioritising IT infrastructure for hybrid working, with 28% of decision-makers marking it as their top focus in the next five years.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024
Three-quarters of UK software supply chains hit by cyber attacks
Encryption

Three-quarters of UK software supply chains hit by cyber attacks

BlackBerry's research unveiled at Infosecurity Europe shows 74% of UK software supply chains faced cyber attacks in the past year, exposing critical vulnerabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Ransomware threats escalating in Southeast Asia – report
Ransomware

Ransomware threats escalating in Southeast Asia – report

Escalation in targeted ransomware threats impacts businesses across Southeast Asia, with over 287,000 incidents detected in 2023 alone.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024