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Rimini Street announces new suite of security solutions for enterprises
Cloud Services

Rimini Street announces new suite of security solutions for enterprises

Rimini Street has announced the launch of Rimini Protect, a new suite of security solutions set to provide a more comprehensive layer of security.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2022
Phishing, software vulnerabilities cause 70% of cyber incidents
Firewalls

Phishing, software vulnerabilities cause 70% of cyber incidents

The heavy use of software vulnerabilities matches the opportunistic behaviour of threat actors who scour the internet for vulnerabilities and weak points.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2022
Ransomware now impacts 1 out of 40 organisations a week
Malware

Ransomware now impacts 1 out of 40 organisations a week

Retailers and the wholesale sector saw the largest spike in ransomware attacks, with an alarming increase of 182%. .

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2022
Why enhancing bot protection for web and API endpoints matters
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Why enhancing bot protection for web and API endpoints matters

The growing threat of malicious bots is putting businesses at risk. Find out how to protect your organization with an effective anti-bot solution.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2022
Manufacturing industry hard hit by ransomware, Akamai finds
Malware

Manufacturing industry hard hit by ransomware, Akamai finds

Akamai Technologies has revealed that nearly 30% of ransomware attacks worldwide launched by Conti targeted the manufacturing industry.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Jul 2022
Cyber threats impacting Australian and New Zealand businesses
Malware

Cyber threats impacting Australian and New Zealand businesses

Cybercriminals in Australia and New Zealand exploit technology, vulnerabilities exposed by COVID-19, and threats arising from eastern Europe.

By Corne Mare and Glenn Maiden • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Jul 2022
Aqua Security unveils out-of-the-box runtime protection
Data Protection

Aqua Security unveils out-of-the-box runtime protection

Aqua Security has launched out-of-the-box runtime protection with minimal configuration to stop attacks in real-time on running workloads.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2022
Business services top target of ransomware attacks
Malware

Business services top target of ransomware attacks

Trellix has released The Threat Report: Summer 2022, analysing cybersecurity trends and attack methods from the first quarter of 2022.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2022
Emerson and Nozomi Networks expand partnership for cyber resiliency outcomes
Network Infrastructure

Emerson and Nozomi Networks expand partnership for cyber resiliency outcomes

Emerson and Nozomi Networks partner to offer advanced cybersecurity solutions for industrial control systems, enhancing customer outcomes.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2022
What 5G means for first responders
Unified Communications

What 5G means for first responders

5G technology is set to revolutionize emergency response, providing real-time intelligence, advanced communication, and improved services for first responders.

By Frank Baldrighi • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
Education institutions hit hard by ransomware - study
Malware

Education institutions hit hard by ransomware - study

The findings reveal that education institutions are increasingly being hit with ransomware, with 60% suffering attacks in 2021 compared to 44% in 2020.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Jul 2022
Cybersecurity disconnect between digitally free and unfree countries
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity disconnect between digitally free and unfree countries

People in countries with more digital freedom face fewer cybersecurity risks and stronger privacy regulations.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 20th Jul 2022
Small security teams facing greater risks than large orgs
Risk & Compliance

Small security teams facing greater risks than large orgs

Small security teams face unique challenges that put them at greater risk than larger enterprises, according to a survey by Cynet.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2022
Sophos reveals latest tactics of BlackCat ransomware group
Malware

Sophos reveals latest tactics of BlackCat ransomware group

Sophos has revealed that the ransomware gang BlackCat has added Brute Ratel, a pentesting tool, to its arsenal of attack tools.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2022
Zero-day attacks climb as hackers get more sophisticated
Malware

Zero-day attacks climb as hackers get more sophisticated

Hackers are exploiting security vulnerabilities faster than ever before, with the average time to exploitation down from 42 days to just 12 days.

By Caitlin Condon • 5 min read • Mon, 18th Jul 2022

Stories from Other Regions

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Australians lose $300 million to scams in first half of 2022
Email Security

Australians lose $300 million to scams in first half of 2022

The total losses from January to June 2022 have more than doubled compared to the first half of 2021, where Australians lost a combined $139 million.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2022
Ransomware, cyber supply chain compromises key threats in 2022
Malware

Ransomware, cyber supply chain compromises key threats in 2022

Technology, media, and telecommunications and transport industry groups were the top targets for cyber threats in Singapore in 2021.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2022