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RansomHub becomes dominant ransomware group in Q3 2024
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Ransomware activity rose by 2.3% in Q3 2024, with 'RansomHub' overtaking 'LockBit' as the most active group, according to ReliaQuest's latest report.
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SentinelOne & AWS expand collaboration for AI security
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SentinelOne has extended its collaboration with Amazon Web Services to enhance AI-driven cybersecurity solutions through its Purple AI analyst and Singularity Platform.
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Cyber Awareness Month: Tips on leveraging DSPM to improve your security posture
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In Cyber Awareness Month, Concentric AI highlights strategies using Data Security Posture Management to enhance the security of sensitive data across systems.
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AI's role in cybersecurity: balancing power & risks
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A Swimlane report reveals AI's rapid adoption outpaces organisations' data security measures, with 74% fearing misinformation as a growing threat.
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Okta's redrawing its cybersecurity boundaries, says CSO
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Okta is pivoting from identity management to a focus on security, aiming to strengthen its defenses against sophisticated cyberattacks, says CSO David Bradbury.
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Sectigo launches SiteLock 2.0 to enhance SMB security
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Sectigo has launched SiteLock 2.0, a revamped website security platform designed to assist small and medium-sized businesses in protecting their online assets.
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Symbio launches AI-based Scam Shield to tackle scam calls
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Symbio Holdings has launched Scam Shield, an AI system designed to enhance scam detection in voice and messaging services, starting in Australia.
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Arctic Wolf report reveals IT security gaps in A/NZ region
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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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US indictment reveals Anonymous Sudan's true motives
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The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted two Sudanese brothers linked to hacktivist group Anonymous Sudan, challenging beliefs of state-sponsored cyber attacks.
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ExtraHop unveils new file analysis features for RevealX
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ExtraHop has launched new file analysis features within RevealX, enhancing malware detection and ransomware defence for better cybersecurity responses.
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CrowdStrike appoints Louis Tague as ANZ Sales VP
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CrowdStrike has appointed Louis Tague as Vice President of Sales for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost growth in the cybersecurity market.
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Protect your mini-me: How to prevent child identity theft
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Worried about child identity theft? Our guide offers 10 steps on how to prevent child identity theft so you can safeguard your little one’s future.
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To avoid the next major outage, we need continuous testing
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Following the recent CrowdStrike/Microsoft outage, experts stress the need for continuous testing to prevent future software catastrophes costing over USD $5 billion.
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New Zealand banks to launch Confirmation of Payee feature
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New Zealand's banking sector is set to launch a Confirmation of Payee feature to combat payment scams and errors starting November 2024.
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Expert advice to combat rising ransomware & phishing
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As Cyber Security Awareness Month unfolds, experts urge organisations to bolster defenses against the rising threats of ransomware and phishing attacks.
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Kaspersky report reveals frequent issues in industrial IT networks
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A Kaspersky report reveals one in three industrial firms face frequent network issues, with 45% encountering problems multiple times monthly.
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Data breaches fall but AI & ransomware challenge finserv
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Thales' 2024 Data Threat Report reveals a reduction in data breaches within financial services, but concerns over ransomware and GenAI adoption persist.
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SUSE report highlights APAC cloud security challenges 2024
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SUSE's new report reveals cloud security concerns across APAC, with 64% of IT teams facing incidents and 57% worried about generative AI risks.
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Businesses paying ransomware ransoms doubles in 2024
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Research reveals that businesses paying ransoms due to ransomware attacks has surged to 16.3% in 2024, up from 6.9% the previous year.
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WatchGuard reveals Q2 2024 cyber threat trends report
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WatchGuard Technologies' latest Internet Security Report reveals that seven of the top ten malware threats in Q2 2024 were new.