Threat Landscape stories - Page 3

A recent survey by Fastly reveals 81% of Australian businesses have a CISO role, but there remains significant confusion around the role's responsibilities and value.

New research from cybersecurity firm Dragos spotlights a 17% drop in Q1 2024 industrial sector ransomware attacks due to law enforcement action.

Wavelink retains its title as the Asia-Pacific and Australia Distributor of the Year at the Fortinet Partner of the Year Awards for the third consecutive year.

Kaspersky's 2023 MDR Analyst Report reveals a daily trend of over two high-severity cybersecurity incidents, with the government sector being the most affected.

India ranks third globally, standing as the most targeted APAC region for phishing attacks in 2023, with the tech sector facing 33% of all instances.

ConnectWise integrates Microsoft Defender for Business into its platforms, aiming to automate threat response and boost cybersecurity for managed service providers (MSPs).

African nations are becoming testing grounds for sophisticated ransomware attacks, becoming primary targets before developed nations, according to cybersecurity firm Performanta.

Kaspersky has unveiled an advanced update to its Security for Mail Server solution, spurred by research showing 77% of businesses experiencing a cyber incident in the last two years.

Yokogawa Engineering Asia is joining cybersecurity firm Fortinet's Engage Partner Program to enhance IT and operational technology security within industries such as oil, gas and manufacturing.

SMS revolution's downside: Europe tackles fraud epidemic through stringent data laws and sender verification in fight to preserve trust.

Ransomware attacks hit a record high in March 2024, reflecting a rising trend despite an 8% YoY decrease, with North America and Europe being prime targets.

ExtraHop's Global Cyber Confidence Index identifies organisations as underprepared for cyber risk, stating 98% of IT decision-makers admit struggling to tackle ongoing threats despite confidence in managing cyber risks.

Cybersecurity veteran Jason Haddix takes reins as Field Chief Information Security Officer at Threat Exposure Management leader, Flare, adding to his illustrious 20-year career.

The UK's Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act has now become fully operational, enforcing digital security requirements within the telecommunication sector, amid doubts over its adequacy to address evolving cyber threats.

Trend Micro upends traditional cyber risk management tools with AI-driven features in Trend Vision One platform.

BeyondTrust achieves recognition as a key player in Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), topping the 2024 KuppingerCole Analysts AG Leadership Compass with its Identity Security Insights solution.

Ransomware victims surge nearly 20% YoY in Q1 2024, with active ransomware groups increasing by 55% despite law enforcement efforts.

Despite 91% of IT decision-makers in Australia expressing confidence in their cyber risk management, a new report reveals persistent shortcomings in addressing threats, with ransomware attacks and insecure network protocols remaining a major challenge.

As cybercrime rates surge, Australia's major banks grapple with responsibility for preventing financial scams, prompting critical discourse on customer versus bank account protection roles.

Emerging research from cybersecurity firm Sophos reveals that unsophisticated 'junk gun' ransomware presents a new threat, primarily to small and medium businesses.