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Post-Quantum Cryptography set to revolutionise digital security
Quantum Computing

Post-Quantum Cryptography set to revolutionise digital security

Post-Quantum Cryptography is redefining digital security, with new NIST standards challenging organisations to adopt quantum-resistant solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
New report shows DMARC enforcement gap in NZ & Australia
Phishing

New report shows DMARC enforcement gap in NZ & Australia

A new report by SMX highlights a DMARC enforcement gap in New Zealand and Australia, exposing both public and private sectors to increased email-based cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 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
Sophos launches customer success initiative to boost support
Firewalls

Sophos launches customer success initiative to boost support

Sophos unveils Customer Success initiative to streamline support, offering security resources and educational tools to elevate cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024
Cohesity report: firms overconfident in cyber resilience abilities
Ransomware

Cohesity report: firms overconfident in cyber resilience abilities

A new Cohesity survey reveals a stark reality: 67% of firms suffered ransomware attacks in 2024 despite 78% having confidence in their cyber resilience.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024
Beyond espionage – how the Lazarus Group is reshaping cybersecurity threats
Crypto

Beyond espionage – how the Lazarus Group is reshaping cybersecurity threats

Cybercriminal organisation transitions from espionage to exploitation, preying on individuals for financial gain.

By Mark Gorrie • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024
Industrial control systems are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks
Ransomware

Industrial control systems are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks

As cyberattacks on industrial control systems rise, EMA's Chris Steffen stresses the need for proactive cybersecurity measures to safeguard critical infrastructure.

By Bob Palmer • 5 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024
Barracuda exposes advanced phishing attacks with new malware
Malware

Barracuda exposes advanced phishing attacks with new malware

Barracuda Networks reports a new wave of phishing attacks using advanced “infostealer” malware that exfiltrates extensive sensitive data, urging enhanced cybersecurity measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Threat actor abuses Cloudflare tunnels to deliver RATs
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Threat actor abuses Cloudflare tunnels to deliver RATs

Cybercriminals exploit Cloudflare Tunnels, delivering remote access trojans via TryCloudflare abuse, notes Proofpoint, with evolving attack methods pushing past defences.

By Selena Larson and Joe Wise • 6 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
SentinelOne & Intezer collaborate on decoding Rust malware
Cybersecurity

SentinelOne & Intezer collaborate on decoding Rust malware

SentinelOne and Intezer launch Project 0xA11C to unravel Rust malware at Black Hat 2024, providing open-source tools to tackle this complex threat.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Hackers hit Paris Olympics venues & museums with ransomware
Ransomware

Hackers hit Paris Olympics venues & museums with ransomware

Hackers have targeted the Grand Palais and museums in Paris with a ransomware attack, blocking access to vital financial data ahead of the 2024 Olympics.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
UK businesses face barriers to AI innovation, new report reveals
Storage

UK businesses face barriers to AI innovation, new report reveals

A research report by Pure Storage highlights the AI boom in UK business, with 91% of IT leaders seeing AI as an opportunity, but infrastructure and cyber concerns loom.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
UK under threat from exposed industrial systems – Censys
Cybersecurity

UK under threat from exposed industrial systems – Censys

Censys' 2024 report reveals over 18,000 US and 1,500 UK industrial control systems exposed online, highlighting vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2024
Rapid7 report reveals surge in ransomware attacks & new groups
Ransomware

Rapid7 report reveals surge in ransomware attacks & new groups

Rapid7's latest report uncovers 2,570 ransomware attacks in early 2024, spotlighting 21 new groups. Small firms are now frequent targets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024

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Australian survey reveals persistent cybersecurity threats
Malware

Australian survey reveals persistent cybersecurity threats

A Cloudflare survey finds 41% of Australian businesses faced data breaches in the last year, with 50% paying ransoms despite prior pledges against it.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
Optus teams with Devo for new managed threat monitoring service
Security Information and Event Management

Optus teams with Devo for new managed threat monitoring service

Optus, partnering with Devo Technology, launches a new Managed Threat Monitoring Service to bolster cybersecurity for enterprise clients using AI and real-time analytics.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 11th Aug 2024
The 2024 Olympics' unseen cyber competition
Malware

The 2024 Olympics' unseen cyber competition

As the world watches the Paris 2024 Olympics, Australian firms face a cyber onslaught. The Tokyo Games saw 450 million breaches; Paris could see tenfold.

By Chaim Mazal • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024