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Matt Caffrey provides detailed insights into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, with a particular focus on data backup, email security, and countering advanced cyber threats. His writings explore practical strategies for implementing robust security measures such as Zero Trust Network Access and immutable backups, emphasizing their importance in mitigating risks posed by increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.

Through his stories, readers can learn about the challenges organizations face, including the rising threats of AI-powered cybercrime, credential stuffing scams, and security sprawl. Caffrey also discusses the value of advanced security tools and automated incident response in addressing the cyber-skills gap and enhancing defenses against threats like phishing, ransomware, and AI-empowered attacks. Engaging with his work offers a comprehensive understanding of contemporary cybersecurity challenges and actionable approaches to safeguarding digital assets.

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Why email security needs automated incident response

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
As email threats evolve, firms must adopt automated incident response to swiftly mitigate risks and protect sensitive data from malicious attacks.
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The top cybersecurity predictions for businesses in 2025

Wed, 11th Dec 2024
As cyber threats evolve, businesses must brace for a surge in sophisticated attacks in 2025, leveraging AI and advanced tactics to bypass traditional security.
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Why you need layered email security to protect against advanced threats

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
With email-based cyberattacks surging, experts stress the urgent need for Australian businesses to implement layered email security measures.
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Email threats never stop evolving – these are the latest trends to know about

Tue, 13th Aug 2024
Email threats are evolving, with phishing attacks becoming faster and more sophisticated. Latest data shows conversation hijacking up 70% since 2022.
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Protecting against the cost and impact of cyber crime

Wed, 31st Jul 2024
Australian companies face a rising tide of cybercrime, with 47% hit by attacks last year, costing an average of AUD $4.1 million in damages and disruptions.
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The six big challenges facing Australian MSPs in 2024

Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Australian managed service providers (MSPs) are grappling with AI integration, cybersecurity threats, compliance, and competition while looking to vendors for support in 2024.
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Too much of a good thing? How security sprawl can weaken defences

Fri, 17th May 2024
Security sprawl from using too many vendors can weaken defences and create management challenges, even for small businesses. Here's how to streamline.
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How to defend your business against AI-powered ransomware

Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
Australian businesses are urged to use AI technology to combat increased ransomware attacks, bolstered by a rise in AI-powered cyber criminality.
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Exclusive: Barracuda's insights for World Backup Day

Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
Ahead of World Backup Day, Barracuda's Matt Caffrey discusses the vital role of data backup, ever-growing cybersecurity threats and significance of immutable backups in an exclusive.
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Five ways AI is already strengthening cyber-defences

Tue, 12th Mar 2024
While attackers leverage AI for phishing and automated attacks, it also bolsters defenders' toolkit with enhanced threat detection, email security, training, response, and application security.
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Advanced security tools can help bridge the cyber-skills gap

Mon, 5th Feb 2024
Amid a global 12.6% rise in the cyber-skills gap, advanced security tools like AI automation could alleviate the shortage, particularly for Australian businesses.
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'Cybernomics 101' report warns of GenAI empowered cyber attacks

Thu, 25th Jan 2024
Barracuda Networks's Cybernomics 101 report warns that cybercriminals could leverage Generative AI to boost attacks' volume and effectiveness, revealing AI-enabled cybercrime concerns among 48% of Australian survey respondents.
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Barracuda Networks tackle rising Aussie credential stuffing scams

Wed, 24th Jan 2024
Barracuda Networks proposes sturdy measures against escalating Australian credential stuffing scams, affecting around 20,000 consumers, with increased bot-assisted logins and poor password hygiene.
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How to make your Zero Trust Network Access rollout a success

Tue, 9th Jan 2024
Despite 83% of cybersec decision-makers in Australia and New Zealand seeing Zero Trust Network Access as future security, 17% have yet to start a programme, Forrester Consulting study reveals.
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Cloud-driven data protection – an Australian company’s story

Tue, 25th Jul 2023
Data protection and backup in Australia are crucial amid growing cyber threats. MSS Security shares its experience with cloud-native backup.