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Cohesity launches new Security Advisor feature to spot data threats
Data Analytics

Cohesity launches new Security Advisor feature to spot data threats

The new feature helps reduce human errors and achieve a higher level of cyber resilience in customer environments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2021
New threat intelligence from Sophos following the Apache Log4Shell vulnerability
Malware

New threat intelligence from Sophos following the Apache Log4Shell vulnerability

Sophos warns of a surge in cyberattacks exploiting the Apache Log4Shell vulnerability, with attempts exceeding hundreds of thousands so far.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2021
IT and comms top sectors targeted by cyber criminals, AI provides a solution
AI Security

IT and comms top sectors targeted by cyber criminals, AI provides a solution

The IT and communications sector faced the highest number of cyber attacks globally in 2021, according to Darktrace's security researchers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2021
Positive Technologies reveals updated cybersecurity platform
Network Infrastructure

Positive Technologies reveals updated cybersecurity platform

Positive Technologies launches PT NAD 10.2, a network attack discovery solution that detects 37 types of suspicious activities.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2021
Right-Hand announces expansion and new offerings for the APAC market
Unified Communications

Right-Hand announces expansion and new offerings for the APAC market

Cybersecurity firm Right-Hand expands to US and Australia, launching AI-powered platform to tackle business data breaches.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2021
Rubrik delivers cyber threat hunting in battle against ransomware
Malware

Rubrik delivers cyber threat hunting in battle against ransomware

Rubrik has announced new enhancements to its cyber resilience solutions to help better equip customers in the fight against ransomware.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Dec 2021
Sophos discovers new Python ransomware called Memento
Malware

Sophos discovers new Python ransomware called Memento

Cybercriminals are continuously scanning the internet for vulnerable online entry points, and they don't wait in line when they find one.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Dec 2021
Vale 2021, hello 2022: on the brink of full-out cyberwar
Malware

Vale 2021, hello 2022: on the brink of full-out cyberwar

2022 could be the year of a full-out cyberwar, with governments gearing up to strike back against cybercriminals.

By Joseph Carson • 5 min read • Mon, 6th Dec 2021
Record number of cyberattacks over Black Friday weekend
Distributed Denial of Service

Record number of cyberattacks over Black Friday weekend

Record number of cyberattacks hit companies during Black Friday weekend, with DDoS attacks flooding the internet, says IT security provider Link11.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
Rubrik announces extended ransomware protection for Amazon S3 Object Lock
Malware

Rubrik announces extended ransomware protection for Amazon S3 Object Lock

Zero trust data security firm Rubrik has announced extended protection against ransomware with support for Amazon Simple Storage Service Object Lock.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
Samsung outlines cybersecurity strategy for devices
Mobile Device Management

Samsung outlines cybersecurity strategy for devices

Samsung is tackling the rise in cyberattacks on smartphones with its Samsung Knox cybersecurity solution, providing end-to-end protection for users' devices.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
ESET analyses malicious frameworks targeting physically isolated networks
Network Infrastructure

ESET analyses malicious frameworks targeting physically isolated networks

ESET Research has analysed 17 malicious frameworks used to attack air-gapped networks, revealing 15 years of nation-state efforts.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
The problem with near-misses in cybersecurity
Malware

The problem with near-misses in cybersecurity

Cybersecurity breaches in infrastructure organizations carry high potential for chaos. Proactive protection is crucial.

By Andrew Wilson • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
AI-driven counter fraud platform utilised by eftpos to help prevent cybercrime
Artificial Intelligence

AI-driven counter fraud platform utilised by eftpos to help prevent cybercrime

eftpos launches AI-driven counter fraud platform to combat online cybercrime in Australia. Developed by Featurespace. #Cybersecurity #AI #Australia.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
Dell Technologies partners with AWS to fight ransomware attacks
Malware

Dell Technologies partners with AWS to fight ransomware attacks

Dell Technologies and Amazon Web Services have collaborated to bring Dell's cyber recovery vault to the AWS Marketplace.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
Sophos enhances Cloud Optix to simplify detection and response of AWS security incidents
Firewalls

Sophos enhances Cloud Optix to simplify detection and response of AWS security incidents

Sophos enhances Sophos Cloud Optix to automate security incident detection and response on Amazon Web Services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
F-Secure and CyberPeace Institute partnership to counter attacks against vulnerable communities
Malware

F-Secure and CyberPeace Institute partnership to counter attacks against vulnerable communities

F-Secure partners with the CyberPeace Institute to combat cyber attacks on vulnerable communities, including healthcare providers.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Nov 2021
Disconnect between threat and preparedness in ransomware attacks
Malware

Disconnect between threat and preparedness in ransomware attacks

Organisations are unprepared for ransomware attacks during off-hour periods despite high concern, says new research.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021