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There is a disconnect between business decision makers and security teams, despite new risks from remote working and the growth in ransomware.

Aqua Security has found a rise in cyberattacks targeting container infrastructure and supply chains, with 50% of vulnerable targets attacked within one hour.

The Fancy Lazarus DDoS extortion group has returned with a new campaign targeting unprotected assets in all industries, warns cybersecurity firm Radware.

Threat actors focused on the technology, manufacturing, and banking sectors in Asia Pacific in 2020, says cybersecurity firm Ensign.

Claroty has launched Claroty Edge, a new addition to its platform that provides visibility into industrial networks for enhanced cybersecurity.

A new report from cybersecurity firm ESET has revealed rapid abuse of trending vulnerabilities and configuration flaws by cyber crooks.

Just 23% of organizations in Australia and New Zealand know where their data is stored, according to Thales' global data threat report.

There have been significant developments in the artificial intelligence space that make it an increasingly strategic investment.

Ransomware is causing significant business impacts such as business disruption, data loss, reputational damage, remediation costs, and legal costs.

CISOs should implement this three-pronged approach to prioritising cybersecurity concerns, writes Fortinet regional director for ANZ Jon McGettigan.

CISOs seek thought leaders when making cybersecurity buying decisions with 74% willing to pay a premium, says Code Red report.

Business security remains robust post-COVID, says ClubCISO research. Challenges include staff shortages and increased pressure on CISOs.

AI has been used to combat cyber-threats for years. But there are many related pitfalls — and catastrophic forgetting is a major one.

ANZ Bank is blocking between 8 million and 10 million malicious emails a month, double last year's figure, as cyber-attacks increase.

Dell Technologies partners with Secureworks to launch a subscription-based cybersecurity service. It provides 24/7 security and threat detection.

The group will help enterprises respond to emerging threats as they navigate an increase in costly, crippling cyberattacks.

COVID-19-themed threats and Powershell malware surge, according to McAfee's Threats Report. Average threats reached 648 per minute, a 10% increase.

Fortinet has named CCL and Spark as Growth Partner of the Year in its Partner of the Year Awards for the Asia-Pacific region.

Almost all organisations faced mobile cyber-threats in 2020, as remote working increased concerns about mobile security, says Check Point Software.

Rhipe-owned value-add distributor emt Distribution has secured Asia Pacific distribution rights for an Israel-based cybersecurity firm Orchestra Group.