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UK wind energy firms lack sufficient cybersecurity, warns Cyber Energia
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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power / energy
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cybersecurity
Only 1% of UK wind energy firms protected against rising cyber threats, Cyber Energia's assessment shows amid a steep surge in daily cyber-attacks.
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Australia ranks high in global malware detection rates, reveals Trend Micro
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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mdm
Australia ranks 8th worldwide for malicious URL and malware detections, according to cybersecurity giant Trend Micro, highlighting a worrying trend towards sophisticated cyber attacks.
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Leaked secrets on GitHub rose by 28% in 2023, report reveals
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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it training
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
The 2024 State of Secrets Sprawl report reveals a 28% rise in new secret occurrences leaked on GitHub in 2023, exposing a significant security gap and putting various sectors at risk.
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London startup Mindgard launches tool mitigating AI data loss risks
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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physical security
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dlp
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genai
London startup, Mindgard, launches a new tool providing extensive cybersecurity for businesses utilising AI, mitigating reputational and financial risks.
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Sophos 2024 report reveals top cybersecurity threats to SMBs
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
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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China-aligned hackers exploit religious festival to spy on global Tibetans
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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personal computing devices
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windows
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apple
ESET Research uncovers a China-aligned group, Evasive Panda, exploiting the Monlam Festival to conduct global cyberespionage operations, using a new Windows backdoor called 'Nightdoor'.
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Netsafe allies with CYBERA for enhanced scam recovery
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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email security
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scams
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netsafe
Netsafe forms a coalition with CYBERA, Dolla, and Akahu to aid New Zealanders in recovering funds lost to scams, targeting banking, crypto, and telecom sectors.
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Cloudflare launches Defensive AI for threat protection
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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data protection
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ai
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cybersecurity
Cloudflare unveils Defensive AI, a personalised security strategy to protect organisations against threats from emerging technologies.
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Veeam, Microsoft unite for AI-based data protection
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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saas
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virtualisation
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dr
Veeam and Microsoft have launched a five-year strategic collaboration to develop AI-powered solutions for data backup and recovery.
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Advanced Malware Detection market could reach $43bn by 2033
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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edr
The AMD market is set to hit $8.8bn by 2023, with forecasts predicting a growth to $43bn by 2033 due to rising global threat of sophisticated cyber attacks.
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New Relic releases interactive security testing with proof-of-exploit reports
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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application security
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devsecops
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apm
New Relic's observability platform now offers Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST) with a proof-of-exploit reporting feature, enabling real-time identification and fixing of application vulnerabilities before code deployment.
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CrowdStrike announces winners of annual APJ Partner Awards
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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ai security
CrowdStrike recognises excellence from Asia Pacific and Japan's cybersecurity partners at their annual awards, celebrating success in diverse roles across multiple regions.
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HAT Distribution & BackBox unite for ANZ network automation solutions
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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cloud services
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backbox
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auditing
HAT Distribution, a Sydney-based tech company, partners with global firm BackBox to deliver sophisticated network automation solutions across Australia and New Zealand.
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Device Authority launches award-winning KSaaS service on Azure Marketplace
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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iot
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iam
Device Authority has launched its acclaimed KeyScaler as a Service (KSaaS) on Azure Marketplace, offering businesses robust IoT ecosystem protection without high infrastructure costs.
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Checkmarx & Security Compass unite for enhanced threat modelling
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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application security
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software development
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development
Checkmarx and Security Compass have partnered to increase threat modelling across software development lifecycles, integrating SD Elements to streamline Checkmarx's enterprise application security platform.
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Half of firms struggling to hire cybersecurity experts
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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hcm
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Nearly half of global companies take over six months to employ a qualified cybersecurity professional, a Kaspersky study reveals.
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Blackpoint Cyber launches free protection programme
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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apm
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cybersecurity
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software development
Blackpoint Cyber rolls out the Blackpoint Community Protection Programme, offering Managed Service Providers free, 24/7 security monitoring.
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A proactive approach to cyber and physical security
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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encryption
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
Recent Genetec survey reveals a rising awareness of cyber threats targeting physical security systems, sparking increased investment in cybersecurity resources and protocols.
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archTIS shortlisted for Microsoft Security Excellence Award
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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software
archTIS has earned a finalist position in the 2024 Microsoft Security Excellence Awards, earning high praise in the Compliance and Privacy Trailblazer category.
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Tenable announces winners of 2024 Global Partner Awards
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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siem
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Tenable's 2024 Global Partner Awards honours channel partners enhancing cybersecurity, with Japan's Ashisuto and Westcon Australia among notable winners.