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Canadian & Turkish authorities arrest cybercriminal duo

Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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Canadian and Turkish authorities have arrested two cybercriminals linked to a global campaign that compromised data from over 100 organisations.
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New report reveals persistent API security breaches risk

Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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A new Traceable AI report reveals 57% of organisations have suffered API breaches, highlighting significant flaws in current security measures.
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ReliaQuest links manufacturing breach to Scattered Spider

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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An investigation by ReliaQuest reveals a significant cyber intrusion on a manufacturing firm, attributed to Scattered Spider, amid rising ransomware threats.
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A10 Networks enhances AI solutions for cyber resilience

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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A10 Networks is enhancing its security and AI solutions to help organisations manage cyber risks and optimise IT infrastructure amid rising threats.
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Secuvy launches advanced features to boost data security

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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Secuvy has launched innovative features to enhance data security, targeting insider threats and streamlining compliance for organisations.
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RansomHub becomes dominant ransomware group in Q3 2024

Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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Ransomware activity rose by 2.3% in Q3 2024, with 'RansomHub' overtaking 'LockBit' as the most active group, according to ReliaQuest's latest report.
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Kiwi charities urged to prioritise expert IT over volunteers

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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Not-for-profits are urged to prioritise specialised IT expertise over volunteer support to enhance security and operational efficiency, warns Kinetics' Andrew Hunt.
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WatchGuard reveals Q2 2024 cyber threat trends report

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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WatchGuard Technologies' latest Internet Security Report reveals that seven of the top ten malware threats in Q2 2024 were new.
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Survey reveals CISO job anxiety amid security concerns

Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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A survey shows 99% of CISOs at large enterprises fear job loss after breaches, as they confront evolving cyber threats and inadequate security measures.
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Deep observability - what is it, and why do we need it?

Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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As threats intensify within hybrid cloud environments, deep observability emerges as crucial for security, offering clarity amid escalating complexities.
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Man fears being target of identity theft after personal details stolen in cyber attack

Mon, 7th Oct 2024
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An Auckland man fears identity theft after personal details were stolen from Bloom Hearing Specialists, who kept his data for over six years.
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IGEL unveils new service to recover from cyber attacks swiftly

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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IGEL has launched IGEL for Business Continuity, a subscription service aimed at helping organisations swiftly recover from cyber attacks on Windows endpoints.
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KnowBe4 warns of North Korean fake employee hiring scam

Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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KnowBe4 warns of North Korean fake employee scam; firm thwarted a sophisticated cyber-attack just 25 minutes after a fraudulent hire accessed company systems.
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Why monitoring high tech systems and data is critical for New Zealand healthcare providers

Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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World Patient Safety Day is a timely reminder of the threat hackers and cyber-criminals pose to the country's most vulnerable.
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Trustwave highlights critical cyber threats to financial services

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Trustwave's latest reports unveil growing cryptocurrency and ransomware threats in financial services, highlight the urgency of combating phishing-as-a-service and insider threats.
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BigID & Cohesity expand partnership for enhanced data security

Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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BigID and Cohesity expand their partnership to bolster data security and risk management in backup processes, enhancing visibility and control over sensitive data.
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A third of companies hit by data breach amid rising concerns

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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A report by AppOmni reveals that one third of companies suffered a data breach this year, amid rising generative AI concerns and declining SaaS confidence.
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Enzoic boosts Active Directory security with new features

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Enzoic's updated Active Directory tool bolsters password security and eases IT workloads with continuous monitoring, detailed insights, and enhanced permissions.
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Life360 breach exposes 442,000 users: experts warn of API vulnerabilities

Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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Life360 suffers major data breach exposing personal information of 442,519 users. API flaw also affects Tile, leading to sensitive data theft and extortion attempt.
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AT&T data breach: experts call for enhanced security and vigilance

Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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A five-month data breach at AT&T has exposed the information of all customers within that period, highlighting urgent cybersecurity challenges in the telecom sector.