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Ransomware recovery costs soar in energy & water sectors
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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encryption
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cybersecurity
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utilities
Sophos reports a fourfold rise in median recovery costs for energy and water sectors to USD $3 million in 2024, highlighting critical infrastructure vulnerabilities.
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F5 Labs report reveals 112% rise in DDoS attacks for 2023
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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europol
F5 Labs' 2024 report unveils a 112% surge in DDoS attacks from 2022 to 2023, with telecom firms hit hardest, seeing a 655% rise in incidents.
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ACE emphasizes need for strategic Copilot adoption plans
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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it training
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data analytics
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planning
ACE stresses the importance of a strategic plan for adopting Microsoft’s Copilot AI, warning against haphazard roll-outs that waste resources.
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Trend Micro appoints Chris Zamagias to lead ANZ partnerships
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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application security
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
Trend Micro appoints Chris Zamagias as Head of Partnerships and Alliances for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to strengthen channel relationships and enhance cybersecurity.
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What happens when the global banking system ‘goes down’?
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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blockchain
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ai security
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defi
When a US cyber security firm’s update knocked out key global banking systems, many turned to crypto, demonstrating its unique resilience and potential.
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Global IT outage sparks chaos, calls for robust cybersecurity
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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supply chain
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ai security
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cybersecurity
A global IT outage linked to Crowdstrike's software has caused widespread chaos, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity across key sectors.
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Appdome survey highlights consumer demand for better app security
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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data privacy
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mobile apps
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social engineering
Appdome’s latest survey reveals a surge in consumer demand for robust mobile app security, urging brands to prioritise protection against evolving threats.
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Cybercriminals exploit URL protection to mask phishing attacks
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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firewalls
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email security
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breach prevention
Cybercriminals are leveraging legitimate URL protection services to disguise phishing attacks, targeting hundreds of companies, reports Barracuda Networks.
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Live Awareness supports superior safety compliance at one of the world’s busiest ports
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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surveillance
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physical security
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ai
SenSen's Live Awareness AI enhances safety and compliance at a leading global port, achieving high detection accuracy despite dynamic work conditions and limited data.
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Microsoft Azure outage causes global disruption across industries
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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supply chain
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ai security
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cybersecurity
The Microsoft Azure outage, triggered by a faulty CrowdStrike update, disrupted banking, aviation, and healthcare globally, highlighting cybersecurity flaws.
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Global IT outages disrupt key sectors globally due to updates
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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ransomware
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ai security
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healthtech
Global IT outages caused by Microsoft and CrowdStrike updates disrupt key sectors, sparking urgent calls for improved cybersecurity practices.
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Cyber Security experts respond to global IT outage
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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supply chain
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aiops
It comes after a major IT outage linked to a Windows security update stopped essential services around the world, causing significant disruption.
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Fortinet reveals rising cyber threats targeting Paris 2024 Olympics
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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ddos
Fortinet's latest report reveals a surge in cyber threats aimed at the Paris 2024 Olympics, with attacks increasing from 212 million at London 2012 to 4.4 billion for Tokyo 2020.
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How to neutralise a web DDoS tsunami attack
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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ddos
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
As DDoS attacks escalate to unprecedented levels with 'Web DDoS Tsunami,' firms must adopt proactive, adaptive cybersecurity methods or risk severe disruptions.
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Harmonic Security launches Harmonic Protect for zero-touch data protection
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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data protection
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dlp
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risk & compliance
Harmonic Security launches Harmonic Protect, a zero-touch data protection tool for the generative AI era, eliminating manual data labelling and complex rules.
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AT&T data breach: experts call for enhanced security and vigilance
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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encryption
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
A five-month data breach at AT&T has exposed the information of all customers within that period, highlighting urgent cybersecurity challenges in the telecom sector.
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How payment service providers and merchants can enhance the eCommerce payment experience
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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cx
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martech
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physical security
As eCommerce surges towards a projected USD $9.3 trillion by 2027, merchants and payment providers must enhance security and convenience to reduce cart abandonment.
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LoadMaster 360 updates enhance security & optimise performance
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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firewalls
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
Progress has launched significant updates to LoadMaster 360, enhancing its Web Application Firewall to bolster security against cyberattacks and optimise user experience.
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Google Cloud's 2024 report reveals rising cyber threats
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Google Cloud's 2024 Threat Horizons report reveals rising cyber threats, emphasising advanced social engineering, cloud security, ransomware, and AI exploitation.
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Spark Business Group joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
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genai
Spark Business Group boosts its cyber security prowess by joining the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association, targeting enhanced services for NZ organisations.