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January promises rise in ransomware, Business Australia offers 7 top tips
Malware

January promises rise in ransomware, Business Australia offers 7 top tips

Experts warn of rising cyber attacks in Australia as January becomes a prime time for ransomware attacks. Small businesses urged to be prepared.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jan 2022
Google Cloud acquires cybersecurity provider Siemplify
Hyperscale

Google Cloud acquires cybersecurity provider Siemplify

Google Cloud has announced the acquisition of Siemplify, a security orchestration, automation and response provider.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jan 2022
Logjam: Log4j exploit attempts continue in globally distributed scans, attacks
Firewalls

Logjam: Log4j exploit attempts continue in globally distributed scans, attacks

Log4j exploit attempts persist globally, with evidence of scans and attacks, according to Sophos threat researcher Sean Gallagher.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Dec 2021
Future of trust: Security compliance automation investment set to increase
Supply Chain

Future of trust: Security compliance automation investment set to increase

80% of APEJ organisations will boost investment in security compliance automation by 15% to meet global regulations, says IDC report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Dec 2021
A new tool to help the MSP community combat Log4j
Partner Programmes

A new tool to help the MSP community combat Log4j

Datto is encouraging all MSPs to download a free script developed and made available on GitHub for any Remote Monitoring and Management solution.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Dec 2021
End of 2021 marks drop in cyber attacks, and increase in remote access malware
Malware

End of 2021 marks drop in cyber attacks, and increase in remote access malware

Unique cyber attacks decrease in Q3 2021, but attacks on individuals rise, says Positive Technologies report. Remote access trojans also on the rise.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Dec 2021
Sophos reveals malicious tactics of AvosLocker ransomware
Malware

Sophos reveals malicious tactics of AvosLocker ransomware

Sophos research reveals how AvosLocker ransomware exploits AnyDesk to launch attacks, bypassing security controls.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Dec 2021
CrowdStrike expands CrowdXDR Alliance with three new partners
Partner Programmes

CrowdStrike expands CrowdXDR Alliance with three new partners

CrowdStrike expands CrowdXDR Alliance with key partners, aiming to deliver deep integrations for enhanced security insights.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Dec 2021
Biggest data breach will hit in 2022 - Micro Focus
User and Entity Behavior Analytics

Biggest data breach will hit in 2022 - Micro Focus

In the aftermath of digitalisation on a scale that we haven't seen before, 2021 has left many organisations still scrambling to secure their IT networks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Dec 2021
AI-driven cybersecurity company Cybots ANZ hires new direct sales channel manager
Artificial Intelligence

AI-driven cybersecurity company Cybots ANZ hires new direct sales channel manager

AI-driven cybersecurity company Cybots has announced the appointment of David Toniazzo as its new direct sales channel manager.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Dec 2021
Forcepoint reveals the top 5 cybersecurity trends to watch out for in 2022
Malware

Forcepoint reveals the top 5 cybersecurity trends to watch out for in 2022

Cyberattacks will become a military weapon, with governments targeting vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure, according to cybersecurity firm Forcepoint.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
Ransomware will remain the number one security threat - Barracuda
Malware

Ransomware will remain the number one security threat - Barracuda

Barracuda Networks predicts a rise in ransomware attacks and heightened risk for critical infrastructure in its 2022 cybersecurity forecast.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
Increase in holiday bot attacks, new type of Grinch Bot uncovered
Cybersecurity

Increase in holiday bot attacks, new type of Grinch Bot uncovered

Kasada data reveals increased holiday threats, rising bot attacks, and a new Grinch Bot variant used during hype drop sales.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
4 out of 5 organisations to significantly increase cybersecurity budgets in 2022
Malware

4 out of 5 organisations to significantly increase cybersecurity budgets in 2022

Four in five organizations are increasing cybersecurity budgets for 2022, with half citing the cyber skills gap as a significant challenge.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
Supply chain infrastructure and network security the focus of new Extreme Networks solution
Network Infrastructure

Supply chain infrastructure and network security the focus of new Extreme Networks solution

Extreme Networks Inc. has announced a new technology solution designed to protect critical network infrastructure.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Dec 2021
The Great Resignation will drive cyber attacks in 2022
Cyber attacks

The Great Resignation will drive cyber attacks in 2022

AI cyber security experts Darktrace predict that the Great Resignation we've seen during the pandemic will drive cyber attacks in 2022.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Dec 2021
What should be Australia's public sector response to strengthening online security?
Multi-factor authentication

What should be Australia's public sector response to strengthening online security?

Government employees and contractors are prime targets for cyber-attacks because of the information they have access to.

By Geoff Schomburgk • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Dec 2021

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