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Organisations urged to take a proactive approach to ransomware threats
EduTech

Organisations urged to take a proactive approach to ransomware threats

With July designated Ransomware Awareness Month, organisations are urged to understand ransomware threats and adopt proactive strategies for better cyber resilience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Acronis reports 293% increase in email cyberattacks in H1 2024
Malware

Acronis reports 293% increase in email cyberattacks in H1 2024

Cybersecurity firm Acronis has identified a staggering 293% increase in email cyberattacks during the first half of 2024 compared to 2023.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Microsoft outage exposes need for advanced security measures
Microsoft

Microsoft outage exposes need for advanced security measures

Microsoft's 365 Office and cloud services suffered major outages, sparking calls for AI-powered tech to combat growing DDoS attacks and misconfigurations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Commvault integrates enhanced backup for Microsoft 365 platform
Unified Communications

Commvault integrates enhanced backup for Microsoft 365 platform

Commvault has launched an upgraded integration for Microsoft 365 users, improving cyber resilience with enhanced backup and recovery capabilities on Azure.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Exclusive: Cohesity reveals three pillars driving its success
Disaster Recovery

Exclusive: Cohesity reveals three pillars driving its success

Cohesity's James Blake has revealed the company's strategy for data resilience and cybersecurity, with a focus on countering cyber threats.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
CrowdStrike outage inspires ongoing discussions on digital resilience
Data Protection

CrowdStrike outage inspires ongoing discussions on digital resilience

The recent CrowdStrike software update caused a global IT outage, disrupting airlines, banks, media, and healthcare, sparking calls for stronger digital infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
CrowdStrike outage highlights critical need for disaster planning
AI Security

CrowdStrike outage highlights critical need for disaster planning

CrowdStrike's global outage highlights the critical need for disaster preparedness and business continuity, with experts stressing robust recovery plans and clear communication.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
Cysurance & Sophos expand cyber protection program to Australia
Firewalls

Cysurance & Sophos expand cyber protection program to Australia

Cysurance partners with Sophos to bring its successful US cyber protection program to Australia, offering enhanced ransomware protection and cyber-insurance policies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Global firms boost cloud migration with Oracle's VMware solution
Public Cloud

Global firms boost cloud migration with Oracle's VMware solution

Global firms including Ahold Delhaize and Mazda are leveraging Oracle's Cloud VMware Solution to seamlessly migrate operations to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Infinigate Group invests in Wavelink to expand into ANZ market
Cybersecurity

Infinigate Group invests in Wavelink to expand into ANZ market

Infinigate has invested in Wavelink, securing a majority stake and cementing its entry into the ANZ market while enabling Wavelink to operate autonomously.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Business Continuity stories

Ransomware trends: A threat to insurance business continuity
Malware

Ransomware trends: A threat to insurance business continuity

The evolving ransomware threat is jeopardising business continuity, prompting firms to reassess their cybersecurity and insurance strategies amidst rising attacks.

By Raj Sivaraju • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
Assured Data Protection partners with KHIPU Networks for SMEs
EduTech

Assured Data Protection partners with KHIPU Networks for SMEs

Assured Data Protection and KHIPU Networks partner to deliver cost-effective, enterprise-grade disaster recovery and data protection services to UK and South African SMEs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
NHS ransomware attack exposes vulnerabilities, experts warn of rising threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

NHS ransomware attack exposes vulnerabilities, experts warn of rising threats

NHS ransomware attack reveals critical cybersecurity flaws; software provider fined GBP £6m for data breach affecting 80,000 people.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2024
Australian firms overestimate cyber resilience as attacks rise
Ransomware

Australian firms overestimate cyber resilience as attacks rise

Australian companies overestimate their cyber resilience amid rising attacks, with 60% having faced ransomware recently and many willing to pay ransoms.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
Ignition & ExtraHop join forces to boost UK cyber defences
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Ignition & ExtraHop join forces to boost UK cyber defences

Ignition Technology partners with ExtraHop to boost UK network visibility and security, integrating solutions like CrowdStrike to address growing cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
CloudCasa by Catalogic partners with IONOS Cloud for security
Data Protection

CloudCasa by Catalogic partners with IONOS Cloud for security

CloudCasa by Catalogic teams up with IONOS Cloud to enhance Kubernetes security through advanced data protection, migration, and disaster recovery solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024
Systal Technology Solutions chosen by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Network Infrastructure

Systal Technology Solutions chosen by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has chosen Systal Technology Solutions as its network services partner across Europe, covering 300 locations and 6,500 devices.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024
UK law firms face cyber security battles, says new report
EduTech

UK law firms face cyber security battles, says new report

UK law firms face increasing cyber threats, forced to prioritise business continuity over security, finds e2e-assure's latest report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024