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Attackers deploying exploits faster than ever, finds Rapid7

Rapid7 Vulnerability Intelligence Report finds attackers developing and deploying exploits faster, with an 87% increase in first-week exploitation since 2020.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2023

Ransomware

Seven tips for reducing the cost of cyber insurance

Ransomware attacks have declined, but devastating consequences make cyber insurance a necessity, according to Delinea's State of Ransomware Report.

By Wahab Yusoff • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2023

Malware

FortiGuard Labs reports an increase of 50% in wiper malware

Ransomware threats remain at peak levels with no evidence of slowing down globally with new variants enabled by Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS).

By Gaurav Sharma • 8 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2023

Cloud Services

Cloud services market set to surpass US$4.4 trillion by 2033

The cloud services market will surpass US$4.4 trillion by 2033, as growing demand for cloud-based solutions among SMEs drive the adoption of cloud services.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2023

Software-as-a-Service

Securing data from cyberattacks and data breaches

The immediate costs are a trifle when compared to the incalculable, lasting brand, reputation, and business damage that a data security incident causes.

By Jarrod Kinchington • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2023

Hybrid & Remote Work

Why Security must be on every IT department's agenda

With that in mind, it is critical for IT teams to account for these developments, making strategic the proper security investments.

By Chris Barton • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2023

Engineering

How change tracking can foster a blameless culture and reduce the impact of IT downtime

Finding a balance between tracking changes and open, honest communication can go a long way in preventing unplanned downtime and keeping engineers happy.

By Peter Marelas • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2023

Storage

Former Nutanix VP appointed Okta VP for Asia

Okta, the identity provider, has appointed Neville Vincent as its Vice President for Asia, overseeing business operations and leading region's expansion.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2023

Phishing

Cybersecurity training vital to bolster business defences

Employees need three months of cybersecurity training for companies to reach an acceptable level of security, according to a new Employee Security Index.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2023

Distributed Denial of Service

Return of the Hacktivists: Financial services industry under DDoS fire

DDoS can serve as a cover for other, potentially more damaging cyber activities such as infiltration and exfiltration of data and malware installation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2023

Firewalls

DDoS attacks not only more frequent but more powerful - report

Radware's 2022 Threat Analysis Report reveals that DDoS attacks surged in number, power, and complexity, with a 150% increase globally compared to 2021.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2023

Fintech

Aussie Tech Teams: Leaders Underestimate Cyber Threats

Mandiant report reveals Australian boards underestimate cyber threats despite high-profile attacks - 69% of professionals say so.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber attacks stories

Cybersecurity

Singapore and Cyber Attacks: Boards and CISOs are Not Aligned

Alarmingly, only 62% of Singaporean board members believe that their organisation is prepared for a cyber attack.

By Yvette Lejins • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2023

Cybersecurity insurance

How to get cyber insurance – what mid-sized organisations need to know

As cyber threats continue to proliferate, mid-sized organisations are seeking cyber insurance coverage. But insurers are raising premiums.

By Pete Bowers • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2023

Breach Prevention

Malicious attacks leading source of data breaches

Businesses need to keep their prevention and detection technologies top of mind by ensuring that they have the appropriate protective controls in place.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2023

Cybersecurity insurance

Why cyber insurance is important for heavily regulated SMEs

it has become clear in the last few years that no matter the sophistication of an organisation's defences, cybercriminals could still find a way in.

By Jamie Akhtar • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2023

Phishing

High-profile data leaks in Australia add a new level of urgency to cybersecurity protections

Board buy-in essential for reducing cyber attack risk, as recent high-profile breaches highlight vulnerabilities. People-centric approach needed.

By Yvette Lejins • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2023

Identity and Access Management

The bad password advice you need to leave behind in 2023

For companies to better meet cybersecurity standards, it's time to throw away the bad password advice and take steps to eliminate passwords once and for all.

By Jasson Casey • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2023