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Attackers deploying exploits faster than ever, finds Rapid7

Wed, 1st Mar 2023
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security vulnerabilities
Rapid7 Vulnerability Intelligence Report finds attackers developing and deploying exploits faster, with an 87% increase in first-week exploitation since 2020.
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Seven tips for reducing the cost of cyber insurance

Mon, 27th Feb 2023
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Ransomware attacks have declined, but devastating consequences make cyber insurance a necessity, according to Delinea's State of Ransomware Report.
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FortiGuard Labs reports an increase of 50% in wiper malware

Fri, 24th Feb 2023
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Ransomware threats remain at peak levels with no evidence of slowing down globally with new variants enabled by Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS).
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Cloud services market set to surpass US$4.4 trillion by 2033

Fri, 24th Feb 2023
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cloud services
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smb
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cloud adoption
The cloud services market will surpass US$4.4 trillion by 2033, as growing demand for cloud-based solutions among SMEs drive the adoption of cloud services.
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Securing data from cyberattacks and data breaches

Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
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saas
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
The immediate costs are a trifle when compared to the incalculable, lasting brand, reputation, and business damage that a data security incident causes.
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Why Security must be on every IT department's agenda

Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
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wfh
With that in mind, it is critical for IT teams to account for these developments, making strategic the proper security investments.
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How change tracking can foster a blameless culture and reduce the impact of IT downtime

Wed, 22nd Feb 2023
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engineering
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downtime
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opinion
Finding a balance between tracking changes and open, honest communication can go a long way in preventing unplanned downtime and keeping engineers happy.
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Former Nutanix VP appointed Okta VP for Asia

Mon, 20th Feb 2023
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storage
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digital transformation
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cx
Okta, the identity provider, has appointed Neville Vincent as its Vice President for Asia, overseeing business operations and leading region's expansion.
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Cybersecurity training vital to bolster business defences

Fri, 17th Feb 2023
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email security
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Employees need three months of cybersecurity training for companies to reach an acceptable level of security, according to a new Employee Security Index.
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Return of the Hacktivists: Financial services industry under DDoS fire

Fri, 17th Feb 2023
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DDoS can serve as a cover for other, potentially more damaging cyber activities such as infiltration and exfiltration of data and malware installation.
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DDoS attacks not only more frequent but more powerful - report

Thu, 16th Feb 2023
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network security
Radware's 2022 Threat Analysis Report reveals that DDoS attacks surged in number, power, and complexity, with a 150% increase globally compared to 2021.
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Aussie Tech Teams: Leaders Underestimate Cyber Threats

Thu, 16th Feb 2023
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fintech
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financial systems
Mandiant report reveals Australian boards underestimate cyber threats despite high-profile attacks - 69% of professionals say so.
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How to prevent dark web criminals profiting from your data

Wed, 15th Feb 2023
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Dark web trade of stolen login details is booming, putting individuals and companies at serious risk. Action is needed to prevent it.
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Fortinet helps launch the Cybercrime Atlas initiative

Fri, 10th Feb 2023
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
The initiative brings together global leaders to fight cyberthreats and map the cybercrime landscape, covering criminal operations, structures and networks.
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Enterprise in APAC to increase IT security budgets

Thu, 9th Feb 2023
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cybersecurity
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it budget
The increased complexity of IT infrastructure is a main factor driving cyber security spending for companies of all sizes.
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How organisations can manage supply chain cyber risk and increase their resilience

Thu, 9th Feb 2023
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Supply chain cyber risk is a mounting issue. Many Australian organisations don't understand how third parties increase cyber risk.
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Financial services companies targeted by 28% of all cyber attacks

Wed, 8th Feb 2023
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Cyber threats directed towards financial services has grown rapidly, driven by digital transformation and regulation such as open banking.
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ThreatSpike unveils new offensive cybersecurity service

Wed, 8th Feb 2023
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cybersecurity
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mssp
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cyber attacks
ThreatSpike provides continuous unlimited testing and scanning of applications and websites to identify vulnerabilities.
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Will 2023 be a pivot year for cybersecurity?

Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
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cybersecurity
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opinion
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skills shortage
In the past, mega vulnerabilities happened once a quarter, but this past year we've been dealing with critical vulnerabilities almost weekly in some cases.
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Killnet software given to pro-Russian hacktivists - Radware

Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
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Passion Botnet, a DDoS-as-a-Service offered by the Passion Group, has been used in attacks targeting medical institutions across multiple countries.