Malicious Insiders stories
NTT DATA & Rubrik enhance global ransomware protection
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
NTT DATA and Rubrik have unveiled a global partnership to bolster ransomware protection for Fortune 500 firms, enhancing cyber recovery services and resilience.
DeepSeek's rise: Navigating the AI data and security challenge in Australia
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has surged to 3 million downloads in Australia, prompting concerns over data privacy, national security and misuse.
Zendesk exploit allows phishing scams, CloudSEK reports
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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endpoint protection
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phishing
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email security
CloudSEK's latest report reveals how cybercriminals exploit Zendesk's subdomain feature to create convincing phishing scams, risking brand trust and security.
CrowdStrike unveils new services to combat insider threats
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
CrowdStrike unveils its Insider Risk Services, a new strategy to tackle insider threats, amid rising costs of USD $16.2 million for organisations.
CrowdStrike launches new service to combat insider threats
Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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endpoint protection
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ai security
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edr
CrowdStrike has unveiled its Insider Risk Services, designed to tackle the rising costs of insider threats averaging USD $16.2 million annually.
Open source software challenges predicted to continue in 2025
Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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endpoint protection
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application security
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supply chain & logistics
Chris Hughes predicts that open source software adoption will grow in 2025, alongside sophisticated attacks and challenges in governance and security.
Businesses face $2.58 million in losses per hour from bots
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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endpoint protection
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martech
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commerce systems
Cequence warns businesses could face average losses of USD $2.58 million per hour this December due to surging malicious bot traffic and fraud.
Open source malware up 156%, Sonatype research shows
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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malware
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endpoint protection
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application security
Sonatype's latest research reveals a shocking rise in open source malware, with over 778,500 malicious packages detected in 2024, primarily affecting government organisations.
Tenable discovers vulnerabilities in IaC & PaC platforms
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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malware
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endpoint protection
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cloud security
Tenable's Cloud Security Research team has uncovered critical vulnerabilities in policy-as-code frameworks, escalating risks of data breaches and leaks.
Kaspersky aids INTERPOL in disrupting global cybercrime
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
Kaspersky has aided INTERPOL's Operation Synergia II, assisting in the disruption of cyberthreats globally and leading to 41 arrests across 95 countries.
Enhancing data centre security with mobile access control
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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endpoint protection
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encryption
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physical security
Mobile access control is revolutionising data centre security, addressing insider threats and ensuring compliance with mandates like GDPR and NDB.
The insider threat: Why Australian businesses are most vulnerable from within
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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endpoint protection
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edr
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cybersecurity
Australian businesses face a growing insider threat, with a 2022 study revealing 67% of companies grappling with frequent internal security incidents.
CrowdStrike report reveals rise in cyber threats & intrusions
Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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financial systems
CrowdStrike's 2024 Threat Hunting Report exposes sophisticated cyber threats from nation-state actors and eCrime groups, highlighting a 55% rise in hands-on-keyboard intrusions.
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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ransomware
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endpoint protection
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.
Akamai report: 42% of web traffic driven by bots, 65% malicious
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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endpoint protection
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phishing
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email security
Akamai's latest report reveals that 42% of web traffic is bot-driven, with 65% of these bots malicious, heavily impacting the eCommerce sector.
Rise in Drainer-as-a-Service attacks lead to high-profile breaches
Fri, 19th Jan 2024
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endpoint protection
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mfa
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blockchain
The rise in Drainer-as-a-Service (DaaS) cyber crimes indicates growing threats to social media accounts and cryptocurrency safety, including high-profile breaches.
Proofpoint to acquire AI cybersecurity firm Tessian in strategic move
Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
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endpoint protection
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risk & compliance
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edr
Cybersecurity giant Proofpoint is set to acquire AI firm Tessian, bolstering its defences against email-based threats.
Kaspersky uncovers 3-year old supply chain attack campaign
Fri, 22nd Sep 2023
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endpoint protection
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edr
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software
Kaspersky identifies new Linux-targeting malware campaign using infected Free Download Manager software, stealing sensitive information.
Secureworks identifies malicious Qakbot ransomware campaign
Wed, 30th Aug 2023
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malware
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
Secureworks' Counter Threat Unit researchers have long maintained active monitoring of the botnet and detected the disruption activity on August 25.
Cloudflare and IBM work to combat malicious bot traffic
Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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edr
Cloudflare has announced that IBM Cloud Internet Services, powered by Cloudflare, has expanded its offering to include Cloudflare Bot Management.