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Businesses embrace AI, neglect cyber security measures
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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A new report reveals that 70% of firms globally have adopted generative AI, but only 56% recognise its impact on cyber security, highlighting significant risks.
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CompTIA becomes National Ambassador for NCRCG in the UK
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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payment technologies
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CompTIA has become a National Ambassador for the NCRCG, boosting collaboration to enhance cyber resilience across the UK economy.
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AI impersonation emerges as top cyber threat in new report
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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New research reveals AI impersonation is now the top cyber attack threat, with 52% of security leaders citing social engineering challenges.
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Fortinet report exposes gap in employee cyber awareness
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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A Fortinet report reveals that nearly 70% of organisations find their staff lack basic security awareness, amid rising AI-driven cyber threats.
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Manufacturing faces rising cyber threats, report reveals
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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A KnowBe4 report warns of escalating cybersecurity threats in manufacturing, with malware attacks rising 45% and average ransoms nearing USD $2.4 million.
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UK consumers concerned as mobile fraud & attacks rise
Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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digital entertainment
Research by Appdome reveals that 41% of UK consumers have faced mobile fraud, highlighting urgent security concerns as they shift towards app-based transactions.
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Arctic Wolf report reveals IT security gaps in A/NZ region
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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Arctic Wolf's 2024 Human Risk Behaviour Report reveals alarming security practices among IT leaders in Australia and New Zealand, with over two-thirds reusing passwords.
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AI seen boosting hacking value by 71%, says Bugcrowd
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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A new Bugcrowd report reveals 71% of hackers believe AI has boosted hacking's value, with 77% now using generative AI tools.
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watchTowr secures $19 million in funding for expansion
Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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watchTowr has successfully secured $19 million in a Series A funding round to boost its expansion in the cybersecurity sector.
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Australian firms warned on rising spear-phishing threat
Mon, 14th Oct 2024
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data protection
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Australian firms are warned of rising spear-phishing threats, with CMTG defending against over 1,400 attacks daily, stressing the need for robust cyber security.
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Australian firms urged to bolster defences against AI risks
Mon, 14th Oct 2024
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As Australia recognises 'AI Month', cybersecurity concerns mount, with experts stressing the urgent need for enhanced protection against AI-related threats.
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Australia mulls cyber law amid 23% rise in cyber attacks
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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Australia faces a 23% rise in cyber attacks, prompting calls for a new Cyber Security Act to bolster protection against escalating cybercrime threats.
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Protecting human & non-human identities in cybersecurity
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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Cybersecurity leaders stress the urgent need to address AI-driven threats to both human and non-human identities amidst rising cyber attacks.
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Expert insights on NSA's new guidelines for Active Directory security
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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The NSA and international partners have issued guidelines to enhance Active Directory security, a growing target for cyber attacks, with experts underscoring their importance in addressing vulnerabilities.
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month highlights collective responsibility for India's digital security
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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As Cybersecurity Awareness Month arrives, experts warn of a looming 1.5 million shortfall in cybersecurity professionals by 2025 in India, sparking urgent action.
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Security practitioners embrace AI amidst tool distrust
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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A report by Vectra AI reveals 71% of SOC practitioners fear missing genuine threats among rising security alerts amid growing dissatisfaction with traditional tools.
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Commvault launches Cloud Rewind for enhanced resilience
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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Commvault has launched its innovative Cloud Rewind solution, aimed at enhancing cyber resilience for cloud-first organisations post-cyberattack.
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Australian cybersecurity roles increasingly stressful, says ISACA survey
Fri, 4th Oct 2024
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Australian cybersecurity professionals face rising job stress amid increased threats and low budgets, with 53% anticipating a cyberattack within a year.
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Australian firms lost over USD $1m in CPS cyber attacks
Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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physical security
New research by Claroty reveals that cyber attacks on cyber-physical systems in Australia cost organisations over USD $1 million, urging security investment.
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Blackpanda secures USD $6.7m to boost Asia's cyber defence
Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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telco
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emergency services
Blackpanda raises USD $6.7 million to boost its cyber emergency services across Asia, enhancing its IR-1 solution and scaling operations.