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Avast report reveals rise in AI-powered cyberattacks & scams
Malware

Avast report reveals rise in AI-powered cyberattacks & scams

Avast's Q1 Threat Report spotlights a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks, with 90% of threats involving social engineering, deepfakes, and YouTube scams.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Progress partners with Veeam for cyber defence solution
Virtualisation

Progress partners with Veeam for cyber defence solution

Progress and Veeam Software ally to launch an advanced cyber defence solution, enhancing security of vital customer data, amid a soaring worldwide cyber threat scenario.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Flexxon launches X-PHY Server Defender for hardware cybersecurity
Application Performance Monitoring

Flexxon launches X-PHY Server Defender for hardware cybersecurity

Flexxon debuts X-PHY Server Defender, a pioneering standalone hardware cybersecurity system, promising real-time monitoring, instant data restoration, and breach recovery at RSA Conference 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Rapid7 unveils patented ransomware prevention technology
Ransomware

Rapid7 unveils patented ransomware prevention technology

Rapid7 unveils a patented ransomware prevention technology, offering a comprehensive, multi-layered approach designed to anticipate, detect, and respond swiftly to advanced cyber attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
ManageEngine integrates Log 360 with Constella for dark web monitoring
Security Information and Event Management

ManageEngine integrates Log 360 with Constella for dark web monitoring

ManageEngine integrates Log360 with Constella Intelligence to facilitate 24/7 dark web monitoring and provide a first line of protection against supply chain risks, as per an announcement at the RSA Conference.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
OpenText releases cyDNA for superior insight into cybersecurity threats
DevOps

OpenText releases cyDNA for superior insight into cybersecurity threats

OpenText's new cybersecurity tool offers insights into cyber threats facing organisations, in response to ASIO's warning about rising cyber sabotage incidents.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
Australia's cybersecurity under threat despite GenAI advances
Security Information and Event Management

Australia's cybersecurity under threat despite GenAI advances

Australia's leadership in generative AI adoption contrasts with its cybersecurity woes, with nation-state attacks leading to a precarious digital stance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
CrowdStrike unveils ground-breaking AI-native SOC functions
Security Information and Event Management

CrowdStrike unveils ground-breaking AI-native SOC functions

CrowdStrike has announced transformative updates to its AI-native Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) technology, promising to drastically reduce SOC workload times and costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
You cannot protect what you do not understand
Ransomware

You cannot protect what you do not understand

Understanding your digital landscape is key to defence against cyber threats, with the Absolute Cyber Resilience Risk Index 2024 report illuminating the real-world data.

By Christy Wyatt • 6 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
SentinelOne revolutionises cloud security with Singularity launch
Cloud Security

SentinelOne revolutionises cloud security with Singularity launch

SentinelOne revolutionises cloud security with launch of Singularity Cloud Native Security, a solution using hacker-like tactics to prevent cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Semperis & Trellix unveil joint solution for cyber breach containment
Virtualisation

Semperis & Trellix unveil joint solution for cyber breach containment

Semperis and Trellix's joint solution, using AI and ML technology, aims to accelerate cyber breach containment, offering enhanced visibility into identity system infiltrations and substantially shortening response time.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Fortinet ups cybersecurity game with Secure by Design pledge
Firewalls

Fortinet ups cybersecurity game with Secure by Design pledge

Cybersecurity giant Fortinet has solidified its commitment to secure product development and transparency by becoming an early signatory to the Secure by Design pledge initiated by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
38% of riskiest cyber-physical systems neglected, warns Claroty report
Physical Security

38% of riskiest cyber-physical systems neglected, warns Claroty report

A report from CPS protection company, Claroty, reveals that 38% of high-risk cyber-physical systems are overlooked by traditional security practices, increasing vulnerability to cyber attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Guardz & SuperOps partner for enhanced AI-driven cybersecurity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Guardz & SuperOps partner for enhanced AI-driven cybersecurity

Guardz joins forces with SuperOps to supercharge cybersecurity for small and medium-sized businesses, leveraging AI to fortify protection against escalating cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Alarming data reveals 32 million password attacks in 2023
Cybersecurity

Alarming data reveals 32 million password attacks in 2023

Kaspersky's annual report reveals an alarming spike, with more than 32 million attempts by cybercriminals to crack passwords reported in 2023.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024

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UK mid-sized firms voice concerns over cybersecurity threats
Digital Transformation

UK mid-sized firms voice concerns over cybersecurity threats

Amid growing threats, 43% of UK's mid-sized firms remain worried about cybersecurity, fearing existing measures aren't robust enough.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Singapore's manufacturing sector most prone to cyber attacks
Ransomware

Singapore's manufacturing sector most prone to cyber attacks

Singapore's manufacturing industry outpaces financial services as the most targeted sector in cyber attacks, according to a 2024 Ensign InfoSecurity report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024