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Ransomware down 57%, Secureworks warns against complacency
Ransomware

Ransomware down 57%, Secureworks warns against complacency

Secureworks has cautioned against complacency despite a 57% decline in ransomware incident response engagements in 2022.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2023
Video: 10 Minute IT Jam - An update from Trustwave
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Video: 10 Minute IT Jam - An update from Trustwave

TechDay's 10-Minute IT Jams speaks to Craig Searle, Director of Consulting at Trustwave on crisis management and effective cyberattack protocols.

By Tom Raynel • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2023
Radware solutions defend Israeli media website Rotter
Cybersecurity

Radware solutions defend Israeli media website Rotter

Rotter, an Israeli media business, has expanded its Radware cyber security and application delivery solutions portfolio.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2023
Illumio protects against ransomware with Microsoft Azure Firewall
Firewalls

Illumio protects against ransomware with Microsoft Azure Firewall

Illumio announces the general availability of Illumio for Microsoft Azure Firewall, designed to enhance cybersecurity and maximize the value of Azure Firewall.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Aug 2023
Supportive security culture essential for breach prevention
Breach Prevention

Supportive security culture essential for breach prevention

Improving the security culture within organisations plays a critical role in mitigating some breaches and bolster disaster recovery efforts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2023
7.8% CAGR for critical infrastructure security till 2031: Adroit
Firewalls

7.8% CAGR for critical infrastructure security till 2031: Adroit

According to Adroit Market Research, the global critical infrastructure security market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.8% between 2021 and 2031.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2023
Strong authentication best defence against Ransomware: Yubico
Ransomware

Strong authentication best defence against Ransomware: Yubico

Cybercriminals are now looking to leverage new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) models for profit-sharing in exchange for ransomware tools.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2023
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Aqua Security
Digital Transformation

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Aqua Security

Discover how Aqua Security is accelerating cloud transformation and addressing security challenges in the ANZ region.

By Tom Raynel • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2023
Reported ransomware attacks double as AI tactics take hold
Firewalls

Reported ransomware attacks double as AI tactics take hold

Ransomware is at new heights as the frequency of attacks continues to climb with no sign of slowing down, according to Barracuda.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2023
Dynatrace enhances defence against hybrid workplace threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Dynatrace enhances defence against hybrid workplace threats

Dynatrace launches Security Analytics, a module using AI to help identify and defend against threats to hybrid and multicloud environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2023
DDoS carpet bombing is coming in fast
Firewalls

DDoS carpet bombing is coming in fast

Carpet bombing is one of those destructive techniques that has become a major concern for enterprises and service providers worldwide.

By Itay Raviv • 5 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023
Arrow awarded Sophos Distributor of the Year for EMEA North
Firewalls

Arrow awarded Sophos Distributor of the Year for EMEA North

Arrow is recognised for its performance and commitment to securing organisations with Sophos' innovative portfolio of cybersecurity solutions and services.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023
Data breaches increase almost three times globally
Breach Prevention

Data breaches increase almost three times globally

A total of 110.8 million accounts were breached in Q2 2023, with the US ranking first and amounting to almost half of all breaches from April through June.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023
Cado Security Labs unveils inaugural cloud threat report
Distributed Denial of Service

Cado Security Labs unveils inaugural cloud threat report

The report elaborates on the evolving cloud threat landscape, highlighting the heightened risk of cyberattacks due to the adoption of cloud-focused services.

By Gaurav Sharma • 6 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber attacks stories

UK's SMEs are facing cybersecurity crisis: Hamilton Barnes
Cybersecurity

UK's SMEs are facing cybersecurity crisis: Hamilton Barnes

Hamilton Barnes blames ageing talent for the skills shortage of 160,000 cybersecurity professionals and salary hikes pricing SMEs out of the market.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2023
Aussie businesses resilient but risk labour shortages: SAP
Human Capital Management

Aussie businesses resilient but risk labour shortages: SAP

Australian businesses are more resilient to major disruptions than the rest of the world, but are at risk of labour and skill shortages.

By Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2023
US' cybersecurity EO has changed software development, says Sonatype
Supply Chain

US' cybersecurity EO has changed software development, says Sonatype

92% of large enterprises now maintain an SBOM (software bill of materials) or plan to implement it in the next year.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023
1.1 million SMEs risk collapse in current UK economy: CyberSmart
Fintech

1.1 million SMEs risk collapse in current UK economy: CyberSmart

According to the survey, 15% of senior SME leaders are willing to commit accounting/tax fraud or evasion to ensure survival.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023