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Barracuda report highlights rise of high-risk business security threats in 2023
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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malware
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data protection
Barracuda's 2023 threat research reveals an increase in high-severity cyber attacks targeting businesses, predominantly through business email compromise and malicious code, exacerbating concerns over network security.
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Gartner outlines six trends to shape cybersecurity by 2024
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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genai
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Gartner's report projects six emerging trends, including GenAI and behavioural changes, expected to shape the cybersecurity landscape by 2024, aiming for stronger organisational resilience.
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Check Point unveils 2024 Security Report, highlighting AI's role in cybersecurity
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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cybersecurity
Check Point's 2024 Security Report unveils a 90% increase in ransomware attacks and the vital role AI is playing in countering these evolving cyber threats.
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Why is Printing the Last to Reach the Cloud?
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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crm
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firewalls
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vpns
Despite the widespread adoption of cloud storage solutions, the transition of printing services to the cloud has lagged behind due to technology availability, data security concerns and large file sizes.
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Setting a new standard for sustainability, performance and automation
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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network security
Sustainability is at the heart of 800GE, echoing the growing need for environmentally conscious networking in the operators' realm.
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Kyndryl & Veeam unite for global cyber resilience services
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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data protection
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partner programmes
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veeam software
Kyndryl and Veeam Software form global strategic alliance, offering comprehensive cyber resiliency and data protection services.
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i-PRO shares key tips on data privacy protection
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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surveillance
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data analytics
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encryption
Security solutions firm i-PRO underscores the importance of data privacy in a world increasingly under surveillance.
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Acronis appoints Kelly Johnson as General Manager for Australia, NZ
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Acronis boosts its cybersecurity operations in Australia and New Zealand with the appointment of Kelly Johnson, a veteran IT expert, as the new general manager.
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LogRhythm appoints Mazen Dohaji as GM & VP for new METAPAC region
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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siem
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cybersecurity
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logrhythm
Cybersecurity provider LogRhythm appoints Mazen Adnan Dohaji as General Manager and VP of its recently established METAPAC sector, boosting their commitment to combat cyber threats.
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Smishing scam utilising Amazon Web Services uncovered
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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martech
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cybersecurity
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software development
SNS Sender uses Amazon's cloud services for 'smishing' scams, impersonating USPS notifications, according to cybersecurity firm SentinelLabs.
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Is precise personalisation killing creativity?
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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personalisation
Amid the increasing utilisation of precise personalisation in marketing strategies, experts debate its potential impact on creativity in advertising.
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January sees three-year high in ransomware attacks across the globe
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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ai
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healthtech
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threat intelligence
Despite a 27% drop from December 2023, January 2024 saw a three-year high in ransomware attacks, reflecting a year-on-year rise. NCC Group's analysis shows Lockbit remains the top perpetrator.
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Miro's Enterprise Guard revolutionises security in visual collaboration
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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physical security
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risk & compliance
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cloud services
Miro launches Enterprise Guard, a high-level security and compliance solution for visual collaboration platforms, ensuring sensitive and confidential content is protected.
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Cybersecurity report reveals 75% spike in cloud attacks
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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ai security
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genai
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CrowdStrike's 2024 Global Threat Report unveils a 75% spike in successful cloud attacks along with a worrying rise in the speed and stealthiness of cybercrimes.
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New Zealanders' concern over online misinformation growing
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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ai
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online safety
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internetnz
Growing concern over misleading online information grips 65% of New Zealanders, with women and the elderly expressing the greatest worries.
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Concern grows over children's online safety in Aotearoa
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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ai
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social media
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online safety
73% of New Zealanders, particularly women and adults aged 30-49, express high concern about children accessing inappropriate content online.
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Goldilock & Patriot Tools team up for US cyber defence
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
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nato
Goldilock, UK-based developer of a NATO-endorsed cyber kill-switch, has revealed a crucial strategy to beef up American security.
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Half-year surge in cyber attacks on infrastructure, says Dragos
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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uc
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ransomware
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government
Worldwide cybersecurity expert Dragos reports a 50% surge in politically motivated cyberattacks and new threat clusters targeting critical infrastructure.
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Proaxiom launches ASD-compliant cybersecurity for SMBs & MSPs
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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soc
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Proaxiom Australia launches a Microsoft technology-based cybersecurity solution for SMBs and MSPs, providing Essential Eight compliance, cyber insurance readiness, and continuous assistance from a Security Operations Centre.
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Hackuity achieves SOC 2 Type II compliance for data security
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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risk & compliance
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security vulnerabilities
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data security
Hackuity, the RBVM company, attains SOC 2 Type II compliance, showcasing strong data security and compliance that uphold rigorous American standards, providing customers with enterprise-grade security assurance.