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AI bolsters security response times, reveals ReliaQuest report

Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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ReliaQuest's annual threat report reveals AI and automation technologies improve organisations' response time to security incidents by up to 99% year on year.
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The imperative to go beyond backup, by focusing on cyber resilience & AI

Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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This World Backup Day Cohesity calls for a focus on cyber resilience & AI amid rising cyber threats.
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Sophos 2024 report reveals top cybersecurity threats to SMBs

Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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Sophos' 2024 Threat Report unveils that half of all malware targeting SMBs consists of keyloggers, spyware, and stealers, with data theft featuring in over 90% of attacks in 2023.
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Barracuda report highlights rise of high-risk business security threats in 2023

Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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Barracuda's 2023 threat research reveals an increase in high-severity cyber attacks targeting businesses, predominantly through business email compromise and malicious code, exacerbating concerns over network security.
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Rising cybersecurity threats prompt shift from traditional password methods

Mon, 27th Nov 2023
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Rising cybersecurity threats prompt a shift from traditional, vulnerable password methods to phishing-resistant authentication solutions.
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Keeper Security urges retailers to prep for holiday season cyber threats

Fri, 17th Nov 2023
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Keeper Security, a top cybersecurity software firm, warns retailers to brace for potential cyber threats during the holiday season.
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Email defence methods increasingly falling short - report

Thu, 17th Aug 2023
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According to the Secureworks Incident Response report, the number of incidents involving business email compromise doubled between January and December 2022.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Secureworks

Wed, 19th Apr 2023
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Secureworks' Head of Threat Intelligence for APJ, Alex Tilley, discusses the company's cybersecurity solutions in a new TechDay interview.
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Microsoft Exchange and Log4j continue to be top points of compromise

Fri, 24th Mar 2023
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Arctic Wolf, a global specialist in security operations, has published its annual Arctic Wolf Labs Threat Report, revealing a year of turbulence.
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Business email compromise doubled in 2022: Secureworks

Mon, 20th Mar 2023
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Analysis of over 500 incidents that Secureworks responded to in 2022 found companies need to make themselves a more challenging target.
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BEC overtakes ransomware as cyber crime of choice

Mon, 20th Mar 2023
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The number of incidents involving business email compromise has doubled, replacing ransomware as the most common type of financially motivated cyber threat.
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Customer records compromised in 29% of NZ orgs - Trend Micro

Thu, 24th Nov 2022
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Nearly a third of New Zealand firms have had customer records compromised multiple times in the past year, according to a report from Trend Micro.
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The growing threat of CEO fraud and how to mitigate it

Tue, 4th Oct 2022
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CEO fraud, a form of financial theft, is on the rise with global losses reaching USD $43 billion in 2021, warns FBI. .
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Spamhaus teams up with Validity to fight malicious emails

Wed, 11th Aug 2021
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Spamhaus and Validity partner to combat malicious activity in emails, aiming to create a safer environment for businesses and consumers.
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DDoS campaigns, BEC scams & Emotet: CERT NZ reports top security threats

Wed, 25th Nov 2020
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New Zealanders have suffered $6.4m in financial losses due to cybersecurity incidents, according to CERT NZ's latest quarterly report.
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Check Point researchers uncover how to steal $1 million by email

Mon, 9th Dec 2019
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Check Point researchers reveal intricate email scam by Chinese hackers, stealing USD $1 million meant for an Israeli startup from a Chinese VC firm.
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Barracuda announces general availability of forensics and incident response offering

Tue, 1st Oct 2019
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The standalone solution gives customers and service providers the ability to increase email security with automated incident response and threat insights.
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Spear phishing techniques evolving to execute lateral attacks – Barracuda

Thu, 22nd Aug 2019
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Barracuda's research uncovered fresh insights into how these popular attacks are evolving and the tactics used by cybercriminals to try to make them successful.
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Native email security systems inadequate – Mimecast

Mon, 17th Jun 2019
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Mimecast's latest ESRA report reveals native email security systems are falling short, with millions of spam, malware, and phishing emails bypassing defences.
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Forrester names Proofpoint leader in enterprise email security

Tue, 11th Jun 2019
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Email remains the preferred attack vector for cybercriminal activity, from low-level cybercriminals to nation states.