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Barracuda reveals three new phishing tactics used in January
Firewalls

Barracuda reveals three new phishing tactics used in January

The three new phishing tactics for security breaches include the misuse of web translation, image-only emails, and the insertion of special characters.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Mar 2023
Cyber attack risk high due to outdated authentication methods
Identity and Access Management

Cyber attack risk high due to outdated authentication methods

Concerningly, 39% of UK businesses have experienced a cyber attack in the past year, according to Yubico's State of Global Authentication survey.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Mar 2023
Rapid7 to acquire Minerva Labs for $38M, extend MDR services
Ransomware

Rapid7 to acquire Minerva Labs for $38M, extend MDR services

Rapid7 has acquired Minerva Labs, a provider of anti-evasion and ransomware prevention technology, to enhance its threat detection capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2023
Former Northrop Grumman Executive Joins QuSecure Leadership Team
Space Technologies

Former Northrop Grumman Executive Joins QuSecure Leadership Team

QuSecure has named former Northrop Grumman executive Aaron Moore as EVP, Head of Engineering to lead its engineering and software development.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2023
Akamai Technologies extends protection to reduce attack surfaces
Firewalls

Akamai Technologies extends protection to reduce attack surfaces

Akamai Technologies has launched the Akamai Hunt security service, designed to identify and address evasive threats and risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023
Why a zero-trust architecture is a cybersecurity must-have
Zero Trust Security

Why a zero-trust architecture is a cybersecurity must-have

More endpoints, with an increasing number of devices being accessed remotely, requires a higher level of security to tackle growing online threats.

By Craig Lurey • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023
What to expect from a managed security services partner
Partner Programmes

What to expect from a managed security services partner

Many organisations are grappling with the ongoing cybersecurity skills shortage as well as already-stretched in-house resources.

By Paul Wilson • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IoT Ecosystem Collaboration Speeds Innovation and Growth
Hyperscale

IoT Ecosystem Collaboration Speeds Innovation and Growth

Deploying the right digital infrastructure to connect with partners and service providers can help IoT companies collaborate and innovate.

By Ramchandra Koty • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Why Women Are the Answer to Cybersecurity's Talent Shortage
Cybersecurity

IWD 2023: Why Women Are the Answer to Cybersecurity's Talent Shortage

Despite progress made in bringing more women into the industry over the last few years, they still only make up 25% of the global cybersecurity workforce.

By Clar Rosso • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
Xcitium ZeroDwell product available for legacy EDR platforms
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Xcitium ZeroDwell product available for legacy EDR platforms

Xcitium's ZeroDwell Containment offering is now available for customers, regardless of whether they have legacy EDR products.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2023
Ransomware attacks decreased 38% in January - report
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks decreased 38% in January - report

Though a significant drop from the previous month, the total is the highest volume of attacks recorded in January over the last three years.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2023

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The costs of email breaches that hit over 70% of Australian companies
Firewalls

The costs of email breaches that hit over 70% of Australian companies

Email remains the most widely used business communication channel. It is also an attractive target for cybercriminals.

By Mark Lukie • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2023
67% rise in fraud losses in the UK in 2022, says money.co.uk
Fintech

67% rise in fraud losses in the UK in 2022, says money.co.uk

The personal finance experts at money.co.uk, in their 2022 Fraud Report, have revealed the average monthly losses to fraudsters in 2022 to be over £333 million.

By Gaurav Sharma • 7 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2023
NEC Australia, Exabeam partner for advanced security services
Digital Signage

NEC Australia, Exabeam partner for advanced security services

NEC Australia has partnered with Exabeam to offer a threat detection and response service to the Australian market.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2023
If you want to catch a thief, you need open security
Risk & Compliance

If you want to catch a thief, you need open security

Getting one step ahead of malicious attackers will require companies to take an entirely new approach to IT security.

By Mandy Andress • 6 min read • Fri, 10th Mar 2023
The perils of proxies: the backdoor into your data
Malware

The perils of proxies: the backdoor into your data

Residential proxies can open up the door to bad actors, who are ready to exploit user anonymity for nefarious activities.

By Jonathan Tomek • 6 min read • Fri, 10th Mar 2023
How CIOs Can Protect their Organisations in Challenging Times
Cybersecurity

How CIOs Can Protect their Organisations in Challenging Times

Despite lots of discussion around the IT industry to the contrary, organisations don't necessarily have to spend a lot of money to deliver good security.

By Andy Swift • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023