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OK Boomer: When it comes to password hygiene, Australians could learn a thing or two from their elders

OK Boomer: When it comes to password hygiene, Australians could learn a thing or two from their elders

Palo Alto Networks study finds Baby Boomers are 76% more likely to use multiple passwords across accounts than Gen Z
Zscaler Study Finds More Than 85% of Attacks Now Use Encrypted Channels, with Malware Topping Attacks in 2022

Zscaler Study Finds More Than 85% of Attacks Now Use Encrypted Channels, with Malware Topping Attacks in 2022

Annual State of Encrypted Attacks Report Finds Security Threats are Growing in Volume 20% Year over Year, Stressing the Need for Zero Trust Architecture
Flashpoint reveals November Ransomware, Insider Threat, and Vulnerability report for November

Flashpoint reveals November Ransomware, Insider Threat, and Vulnerability report for November

Flashpoint today revealed its Ransomware, Insider Threat, and Vulnerability โ€˜Quickviewโ€™ snapshots for the month of November, showing Australia was the sixth most targeted country in the world during the month, behind the US, Canada, UK, Germany and Japan; and ahead of India.
AI Adoption in A/NZ Companies Slower Compared to Rest of the World: ManageEngine Study

AI Adoption in A/NZ Companies Slower Compared to Rest of the World: ManageEngine Study

ManageEngine Report Finds A/NZ IT Departments Also Rank Last in Using AI and ML to Combat Cyberattacks
Why FinTechs Must Be Wary of First Party Fraud In 2023

Why FinTechs Must Be Wary of First Party Fraud In 2023

First party fraud is not a novel concept or challenge for financial institutions. However, due to a unique blend of market forces and downwards pressures on Australians, it is likely to undergo a significant evolution over the next 12 months. To successfully manage and mitigate the risks of first party fraud, fintechs need to understand what motivates ...
2023 CyberSecurity Predictions

2023 CyberSecurity Predictions

2022 has certainly been a memorable year when it comes to cybersecurity as it has been propelled into the spotlight with the recent breaches. In 2023, we will continue to see these types of threats arise as well as new challenges. Here are my top predictions for 2023.
2023 Cybersecurity Predictions

2023 Cybersecurity Predictions

2022 has left its mark, particularly over the last couple of months, as cybersecurity has become a national issue. The recent high-profile breaches have cast a spotlight on the devastating effects of cyber-attacks. 2022 has propelled organisations forward in its own way. In 2023 we will see yet another chapter of cybersecurity threats and challenges, ...
DigiCert Releases Cybersecurity Predictions for 2023 and Beyond

DigiCert Releases Cybersecurity Predictions for 2023 and Beyond

DigiCert experts forecast future threat vectors most likely to effect organisations worldwide in the New Year

In The News

Ansvar Bolsters Risk Management With Interactive

Ansvar Bolsters Risk Management With Interactive

Leading insurance provider Ansvar modernising technology and compliance with Interactive, for enhanced risk management.
Genetec Expands Global Presence With New R&D Hubs And Experience Centres To Support Rapid Growth

Genetec Expands Global Presence With New R&D Hubs And Experience Centres To Support Rapid Growth

MONTRร‰AL, May 29, 2024โ€”Genetec Inc. (โ€œGenetecโ€), a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, today announced the opening of several new R&D hubs, Experience Centres, and the expansion of several offices around the world. New R&D Hubs Underscoring its commitment to ...
Newgen Launches LumYn – World’s First AI-Powered Hyper-Personalisation Platform for Banks

Newgen Launches LumYn – World’s First AI-Powered Hyper-Personalisation Platform for Banks

Newgen Launches LumYn - World's First AI-Powered Hyper-Personalisation Platform for Banks. Aiming to transform the Banking Industry with 2X More Conversions and 10X Faster Targeted Product Launches
Discord Is Still Used as Attack Vector โ€“ A Six Month Analysis of Malicious Links Intercepted by Chat Protection

Discord Is Still Used as Attack Vector โ€“ A Six Month Analysis of Malicious Links Intercepted by Chat Protection

Bitdefender has released research on a six-month analysis of Discordโ€™s use as an attack vector by cybercriminals. The research is based on 35 million scanned URLs in which 50,000 dangerous links were detected for distributing malware, phishing campaigns and spam, along with detection from untrusted sources. Hackers often use Discord to push malware, ...
Palo Alto Networks Research Finds Disconnect Between OT and IT Teams a Concern for Australian Business Security

Palo Alto Networks Research Finds Disconnect Between OT and IT Teams a Concern for Australian Business Security

Australian industrial organisations are the fourth most targeted globally, with 82% experiencing a cyberattack in the past year
Stop Fraud Sooner โ€” At the Edge

Stop Fraud Sooner โ€” At the Edge

$2.74 Billion Lost to Scams in Australia - Why traditional Identity Security is not solving the problem. Australians lost a staggering $2.74 billion to scams in 2023, with a diverse range of tactics from investment scams to phishing. National Scam Report Recent breaches continue to rise, with the MediSecure incident this month, underscoring ...
LogRhythm Survey Finds Three-Quarters of ANZ Companies Changed Their Security Strategy Having Lost Deals Due To Customersโ€™ Lack Of Confidence

LogRhythm Survey Finds Three-Quarters of ANZ Companies Changed Their Security Strategy Having Lost Deals Due To Customersโ€™ Lack Of Confidence

SYDNEY/AUCKLAND, 28 May 2024 โ€“ New research from LogRhythm, the company helping security teams stop breaches by turning disconnected data and signals into trustworthy insights, revealed that while most security executives in Australia and New Zealand view their cybersecurity defence positively, four in ten companies have lost deals due to customersโ€™ ...
Bitdefender Scamio Now Integrated with WhatsApp for Australia

Bitdefender Scamio Now Integrated with WhatsApp for Australia

Scamio, Bitdefender's free AI Scam Detector, is now available for WhatsApp in Australia. The AI-driven chatbot will help Australians verify online scams and fraud using the popular messaging app. According to the Global State of Scams โ€“ 2023 Report, 76 per cent of respondents encountered an online scam at least once a month. Users simply drop ...

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