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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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How MDR will transform cybersecurity in the mid-market
Mon, 16th Sep 2024
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Mid-sized businesses under cyber-attack pressure look to Managed Detection and Response (MDR) to bridge security and staffing gaps, navigating an evolving threat landscape.
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Trustwave highlights critical cyber threats to financial services
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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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Indosat launches IMSecure to bolster customer data protection
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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malware
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data protection
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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has launched IMSecure, reinforcing their commitment to data protection, aiming to fortify customer trust against digital threats.
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BigID & Cohesity expand partnership for enhanced data security
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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dr
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risk & compliance
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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physical security
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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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cx
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advanced persistent threat protection
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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NHS ransomware attack exposes vulnerabilities, experts warn of rising threats
Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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NHS ransomware attack reveals critical cybersecurity flaws; software provider fined GBP £6m for data breach affecting 80,000 people.
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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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Average cost of an Australian data breach hits AUD $4.26 million
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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private cloud
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IBM's latest report reveals Australian data breach costs hit a record AUD $4.26 million in 2024, with phishing and stolen credentials as top attack vectors.
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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.
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New data breaches spark cybersecurity fears as Twilio confirms attack
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for compromising 33 million Twilio users' phone numbers via the Authy 2FA app, sparking major security concerns.
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Half of IT professionals uncertain of devices on their networks
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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network infrastructure
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Half of IT pros believe unknown devices are on their networks, posing high risks, finds ACDS survey. Over two-thirds faced multiple data breaches in two years.
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Marketing vs. reality – What we can learn from the Ashley Madison hack
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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breach prevention
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online dating
The Ashley Madison hack exposed the stark reality behind glossy marketing, revealing how a poorly safeguarded system endangered millions of private lives.
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Cyber threat concerns heightened following Linux vulnerability
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
A critical vulnerability has been discovered in OpenSSH affecting almost all Linux systems, further accentuating the rise of security vulnerabilities for every industry.
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Research shows mobile workers put corporate data at significant risk
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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phishing
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email security
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breach prevention
Research by Apricorn shows 63% of UK and US IT leaders fear mobile workers will cause data breaches, with 55% admitting deliberate security compromises.
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Why data still leaks through enterprise DLP solutions
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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data protection
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encryption
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Despite enterprise DLP solutions, data leaks persist, costing an average of USD $4.45 million per breach. Learn why browser security agents could be the key to plugging security gaps.
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Global survey reveals growing inadequacies in cyber threat response
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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malware
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cloud security
A global survey by Gigamon reveals a 20% rise in undetected cyber breaches, with only 25% of organisations able to respond in real time. Australia fares worse, with 42% of breaches detected through dark web leaks.
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AI-driven cyber crime drives AUD $4.03m average data breach cost
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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Cyber-attacks on Australian firms have surged, with AI-driven threats pushing data breach costs to AUD $4.03 million. Cloud services and enhanced AI defences are key.
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Reactions to Ticketmaster data breach exposing 500 million users’ data
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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Ticketmaster confirms a massive data breach affecting over 500 million customers, with personal information reportedly sold on the dark web. Experts call for urgent cybersecurity measures.