As Cybersecurity Awareness Month draws to a close, the message "Cybersecurity is Everyone's Business" remains vital. Despite fewer high-profile breaches making headlines, cyber threats are still very much present. Just this month, Australian companies like Funlab, Perfection Fresh and Road Distribution Services were targeted by cyberattacks, underscoring the ongoing risk.
These incidents highlight the importance of Australiaโs Cyber Security Legislative Package 2024, part of the Cyber Security Strategy 2023-2030, which aims to position Australia as a cyber-secure leader by 2030. However, no legislation can replace the personal responsibility each of us carries in protecting ourselves ...
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Security Awareness involves educating individuals within an organisation about potential cyber threats, safe online practices, and the importance of maintaining a security-conscious mindset. Security Awareness programs aim to empower employees to recognise and mitigate cybersecurity risks, reducing the likelihood of falling victim to social engineering attacks such as phishing or malware. Effective security awareness efforts encompass regular training sessions, simulated phishing exercises, and the dissemination of relevant information to foster a culture of cybersecurity vigilance.
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In a recent panel discussion hosted at South by Southwest more commonly known as SXSW, cybersecurity and privacy experts from various fields convened to discuss the intricate ...
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an international initiative that focuses on simple ways to protect ourselves, our families, and our businesses from online threats. The 2025 ...
This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, understand why it's unfair to blame humans for every breach. Learn how technology can better support users.
An article around how security solutions designed to strengthen defences can inadvertantly contribute to a fragmented cybersecurity landscape, where unifying risk metrics and ...
Venky Raju, Field CTO, ColorTokens, writes on why AI-powered threats demand a shift in breach readiness strategies and how microsegmentation can help.
The sale and purchase of unauthorised access to compromised enterprise networks has become a linchpin for cybercriminal operations, particularly in facilitating ransomware ...
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The ASD just released its Annual Cyber Threat Report and some of the incidents outlined were the result of exploiting public-facing applications and compromised accounts or ...
The bot landscape is changing. Malicious โ or bad bots โ are evolving to become more advanced and human-like in their behavior, while an emerging category of AI bots, which ...
Barracuda threat researchers have identified evolving tactics being used by cybercriminals in targeted sextortion scams. Criminals are now frequently using victimsโ addresses ...
Forescout today published the โUnveiling the Persistent Risks of Connected Medical Devicesโ report. Building on โThe Riskiest Connected Devices in 2024โ report from June, ...
October 30, 2024 โ Trustwave, a leading cybersecurity and managed security services provider, has released a series of reports detailing the threats facing the retail sector, ...
Pwn2Own Ireland underscores Trendโs commitment to securing AI innovations
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