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Persistent teams up with Zscaler for digital transformation & ESG
Digital Transformation

Persistent teams up with Zscaler for digital transformation & ESG

Persistent Systems leverages Zscaler's AI-driven security platform to fast-track its digital transformation and strengthen sustainability and ESG initiatives.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Cybersixgill launches AI tool to streamline threat reports
Artificial Intelligence

Cybersixgill launches AI tool to streamline threat reports

Cybersixgill debuts its AI-powered IQ Report Generator, offering rapid, customised threat intelligence reports, revolutionising the CTI reporting process for MSSPs and security teams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
APAC firms rethink cybersecurity strategies amid confidence gap
Security Information and Event Management

APAC firms rethink cybersecurity strategies amid confidence gap

A new study by LogRhythm reveals a critical disconnect between APAC security execs and customers on cyber defence efficacy, prompting strategy overhauls.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
HR & IT emails top phishing attacks, KnowBe4 report reveals
Human Capital Management

HR & IT emails top phishing attacks, KnowBe4 report reveals

Emails related to human resources and IT dominate phishing scams, accounting for 72% of attacks, according to KnowBe4's latest Q1 2024 report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
Four in ten ANZ firms lose deals over cybersecurity doubts
Unified Communications

Four in ten ANZ firms lose deals over cybersecurity doubts

A LogRhythm survey reveals 40% of Australian and New Zealand firms have lost deals over poor cybersecurity confidence, urging a strategic overhaul in protection measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
Averlon exits stealth with USD $8 million boost for AI security
Software-as-a-Service

Averlon exits stealth with USD $8 million boost for AI security

Averlon has come out of stealth mode, securing USD $8 million to advance its AI-driven cloud security platform, backed by Voyager Capital and others.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
Commvault appoints Russell as CTO for APAC to boost cyber resilience
Ransomware

Commvault appoints Russell as CTO for APAC to boost cyber resilience

Commvault strengthens its cyber resilience team by appointing Gareth Russell as Field CTO, Security for APAC, amid escalating ransomware threats.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 27th May 2024
Illumio & Netskope join forces to bolster Zero Trust security
Cloud Access Security Broker

Illumio & Netskope join forces to bolster Zero Trust security

Illumio teams up with Netskope to bolster enterprise defences against cyberattacks by integrating Zero Trust solutions, enhancing visibility and dynamic security policies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 27th May 2024
Kaspersky report: 42% of cyberattacks target public-facing apps
Phishing

Kaspersky report: 42% of cyberattacks target public-facing apps

Kaspersky's 2023 Incident Response report reveals that 42.37% of cyberattacks exploit public-facing applications, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in such online platforms.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 27th May 2024
Exclusive: How SonicWall is staying ahead of cyber threats
Cloud Security

Exclusive: How SonicWall is staying ahead of cyber threats

SonicWall's VP of Sales, Debasish Mukherjee, elucidates on the firm's strategic approach to proactively counter rising cyber threats with comprehensive, AI-driven solutions.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
CloudSEK exposes misuse of Pegasus spyware on the deep web
Malware

CloudSEK exposes misuse of Pegasus spyware on the deep web

Cybersecurity firm CloudSEK reveals threat actors abusing the Pegasus spyware name on dark web, following Apple's warning about mercenary spyware attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Trustifi partners with CyberDisti to expand AI cybersecurity reach
Endpoint Protection

Trustifi partners with CyberDisti to expand AI cybersecurity reach

Trustifi partners with CyberDisti to expand its AI-powered email cybersecurity services to the UAE, India, and Africa, addressing rising cyber threats in these regions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber attacks stories

MediSecure cyber breach underscores need for robust healthcare cybersecurity
Supply Chain

MediSecure cyber breach underscores need for robust healthcare cybersecurity

The MediSecure cyberattack, involving stolen data posted on a Russian hacking forum, has highlighted critical vulnerabilities in Australia's healthcare sector amid a rising wave of cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024
Cyber threats surge in SEA: Kaspersky detects 13 million attacks
Cybersecurity

Cyber threats surge in SEA: Kaspersky detects 13 million attacks

Kaspersky reported a sharp rise in web threats facing Southeast Asian businesses in 2023, with over 13 million incidents, highlighting critical vulnerabilities and the need for stronger cybersecurity measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
Cyber security in retail: How proactive measures build trust and loyalty?
Data Protection

Cyber security in retail: How proactive measures build trust and loyalty?

Amid rising cyber attacks, 69% of Australian retailers are prioritising cyber security in 2024, with a focus on building consumer trust and loyalty.

By Vasko Ckorovski • 4 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
Converging identity management and fraud prevention for optimal security
Ransomware

Converging identity management and fraud prevention for optimal security

As AI-enhanced scams become more sophisticated, Australians lost AUD $2.74 billion to scams in 2023. Experts advocate integrating identity management with fraud prevention to bolster security.

By Vivienne Horsfall • 4 min read • Mon, 27th May 2024
Cyber resilience needs leaders who can manage risk – CIO report and checklist
Supply Chain

Cyber resilience needs leaders who can manage risk – CIO report and checklist

Cyber resilience demands leaders adept at risk management, says a new CIO report, which includes practical tools like a risk management menu and resilience checklist.

By Siroui Mushegian • 4 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
StarHub launches new cybersecurity training platform
Breach Prevention

StarHub launches new cybersecurity training platform

StarHub launches its new Cybersecurity Awareness Training Platform to bolster enterprise cyber defences by addressing human error.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024