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APAC accounts for 1/4 of global malicious emails in 2022
Phishing

APAC accounts for 1/4 of global malicious emails in 2022

There are three main factors which cause the bulk of spam emails targeting APAC: population, high adoption of e-services, and pandemic lockdowns.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Sep 2022
3 practical ways to fight recession by being cloud smart
Public Cloud

3 practical ways to fight recession by being cloud smart

As COVID almost starts to feel like a distant memory, you think we'd all cop a break. But no, the threat of recession now darkens the horizons.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Sep 2022
How a major electronics retailer ended the bot menace on its portal
Online shopping

How a major electronics retailer ended the bot menace on its portal

A large electronic goods retailer is facing a major bot problem, with eight million visits in a week to scrape pricing and product info without permission.

By Siddharth Deb • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Sep 2022
Exclusive: Trustwave strengthens cybersecurity as threats ramp up
Data Protection

Exclusive: Trustwave strengthens cybersecurity as threats ramp up

As a recognised global cyber defender that stops cyber threats all day, every day, Trustwave enables its clients to conduct their business securely.

By Zach Thompson • 5 min read • Fri, 2nd Sep 2022
Research shows importance of people-centric security
Phishing

Research shows importance of people-centric security

Organisations need to be more cognisant of such malicious attacks, and build better cybersecurity posture from a people-centric standpoint.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Sep 2022
How to protect against the growing fileless malware threat
Malware

How to protect against the growing fileless malware threat

In 2017 the Ponemon Institute reported that fileless attacks are ten times more successful than file-based attacks.

By Carolina Valencia • 5 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2022
Leveraging the human factor as part of an organisation's overall cybersecurity framework
Firewalls

Leveraging the human factor as part of an organisation's overall cybersecurity framework

In the fight against cyberthreats, the human factor is often overlooked. Humans can be both a vulnerability and a defense. #cybersecurity.

By Ilan Rubin • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2022
Breaking the myths of Zero Trust model and understanding how it can protect your organisation
Malware

Breaking the myths of Zero Trust model and understanding how it can protect your organisation

So, what exactly is Zero trust? Is it a new product? Is it a certification or a mere buzzword within the cybersecurity industry?.

By Dave Russell • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2022
Kaspersky integrates Threat Data Feeds with Microsoft Sentinel
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Kaspersky integrates Threat Data Feeds with Microsoft Sentinel

Kaspersky Threat Data Feeds integrate with Microsoft Sentinel, providing actionable context for attack investigation and response.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2022
Enterprises increasingly prioritising budget for cybersecurity
Firewalls

Enterprises increasingly prioritising budget for cybersecurity

Sophos has released additional findings from its report, The Future of Cybersecurity in APJ, revealing businesses are increasingly prioritising cybersecurity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Aug 2022
Cyberwar a growing concern for organisations - Venafi
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyberwar a growing concern for organisations - Venafi

Venafi's research reveals growing use of machine identities in state-sponsored cyber attacks amid increasing geopolitical tensions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Aug 2022
New Barracuda research sees huge spike in ransomware
Malware

New Barracuda research sees huge spike in ransomware

Ransomware attacks on education, healthcare, municipalities, infrastructure, and financial sectors dominate, according to Barracuda research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2022
Consumers pay the price as data breach costs reach all-time high
Supply Chain

Consumers pay the price as data breach costs reach all-time high

Costly and higher-impact data breaches are contributing to rising costs of goods and services, reveals IBM Security's annual report.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2022
BeyondTrust lays groundwork for zero trust with latest release
Privileged Access Management

BeyondTrust lays groundwork for zero trust with latest release

BeyondTrust releases BeyondTrust Password Safe 22.2 and BeyondInsight 22.2, with new features to improve security and manage disconnected systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2022
Consider the benefits of UEBA technology with MDR experts at the helm
User and Entity Behavior Analytics

Consider the benefits of UEBA technology with MDR experts at the helm

Best-in-class security technology complements great expertise, and vice versa. To significantly improve security posture requires both.

By Gareth Cox • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2022

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Keeping Australian hospitals safe from cyberattack
Risk & Compliance

Keeping Australian hospitals safe from cyberattack

Australia's critical infrastructure protection extends to healthcare, with a focus on hospitals' intensive care units.

By Oscar Miranda • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2022
Organisations changing cyber strategy in response to war in Ukraine
Cybersecurity

Organisations changing cyber strategy in response to war in Ukraine

Nearly two-thirds suspect their organisation has been either directly targeted or impacted by a nation-state cyberattack.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Aug 2022