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Are ransomware attacks becoming a cost of doing business in Australia?
It's easy to see why ransomware is such a cash cow for cybercriminals. It’s more efficient and profitable than other cybercrimes and by exploiting our near-total dependence on the internet, bad actors can demand millions of dollars to restore operations. It’s also the worst-kept secret among Australia’s cyber community that businesses have been quietly ...
Let’s stop playing the blame game and start taking more responsibility for cybersecurity
You will know the drill if you work in cybersecurity: something goes wrong, and immediately the recriminations begin. Vendors, customers, consultants and service providers form an orderly circle, face off, and begin blaming and shaming.
We all know deep down that this circular firing squad routine is toxic and counterproductive, but it is an ...
Tenable Research Finds 72% of Organisations Remain Vulnerable to “Nightmare” Log4j Vulnerability
Tenable®, the Exposure Management company, today announced the results of a telemetry study examining the scope and impact of the critical Log4j vulnerability, known as Log4Shell, in the months following its initial disclosure. According to the data collected from over 500 million tests, 72% of organisations remain vulnerable to the Log4Shell ...
Lookout Threat Lab Discovers Predatory Loan Apps on Google Play and Apple App Store
Data exfiltration from devices used to pressure for repayment by harassing the customer or their contacts
9 Out of 10 Organisations in Asia-Pacific Report Digital Trust as ‘Extremely Important’: DigiCert Survey
In APAC, organisations report digital trust as important due to the expanding threat landscape within the region. Also, 91% of consumers are concerned about cyber threats, more than the rest of the world.
Bitdefender Threat Debrief – November 2022
Bitdefender has released its November Threat Debrief, a monthly series analysing threat news, trends, and research from the previous month. It includes a Ransomware Report highlighting the top ransomware families detected, as well as the top countries affected including Australia, and the top trojans targeting Android during October.
Genetec Releases 2022 State of Physical Security Report
Cybersecurity concerns are on the rise; Data from physical security technology seen as ‘mission-critical’ tool for business operations; Industry embraces hybrid cloud infrastructure and unified solutions.
Why an Effective Security Strategy Requires Three Pillars
The cybersecurity strategies followed by many organisations tend to be rather piecemeal affairs. Multiple products are deployed to tackle different threats with little thought given to creating a cohesive whole.
Such an approach is concerning for a number of reasons. It makes effective management difficult to achieve because IT teams need to monitor ...
In The News
Tenth Annual Logicalis CIO Report 2024 Finds 63 Per Cent Of Australian Cios Prioritise Artificial Intelligence
Melbourne, Australia – 05 March 2024: Logicalis, a leading global technology services provider, has released the tenth edition of its annual CIO Report, revealing that artificial intelligence (AI), sustainability, and cybersecurity remain top priorities for business leaders across Australia and the globe.
According to the research, which surveyed ...
41 Million Tons CO2 Emissions Avoided Through TeamViewer Software Usage In A Year, Study Estimates
TeamViewer’s remote connectivity solutions have a substantial positive environmental impact, according to a recently finalised study conducted by Five Glaciers Consulting and critically reviewed by TÜV SÜD. The CO2-avoidance-study revealed that TeamViewer users and customers avoided between 15.6 and 44.8 million tons of CO2 emissions in 2022 alone, ...
ManageEngine Joins Forces with Check Point to Tackle Rising Mobile Threats
Integration Bolsters ManageEngine's Endpoint Protection Platform, Enhancing Overall Cybersecurity Posture
Tenable Introduces Groundbreaking Visibility Across IT, OT and IoT Domains to Fully Illuminate Attack Vectors and Risks
Tenable One Exposure Management Platform integrates Tenable OT Security solution to analyse all risk across enterprise and critical infrastructure environments, regardless of asset type
Dynatrace Achieves ‘PROTECTED’ Status After Successfully Completing Australian Information Security Registered Assessors Program Assessment
New security status enables Dynatrace to assist all Australian Government departments and agencies to deliver flawless and secure digital interactions
Monoova Enhances Payment Platform Security with Fastly
Fastly has been selected by leading Australian payments automation provider Monoova to provide enhanced transaction security for the company’s growing client base.
Savvy Seahorse Lures A/NZ Victims to Fake Investment Platforms Through Facebook Ads
SYDNEY, 29 February 2024 - Infoblox has today released a report unmasking for the first time Savvy Seahorse, a leading perpetrator of online cybercriminal investment scam websites. The threat actor has operated in the shadows since at least 2021 and its target victims include people in Australia and New Zealand (A/NZ).
Savvy Seahorse uses Facebook ...
WatchGuard Supercharges Australian Partner Momentum with Senior Victoria and Tasmania Partner Relationship Manager Appointment
Channel partner appointment reinforces company commitment to serving strategic partners, including Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), resellers, integrators, and technology partners.
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