Threat Landscape stories - Page 5

Australia gears up for future events, learning cybersecurity lessons from Paris 2024. Despite fewer successful attacks, unsecure partners and fraudulent sites pose challenges.

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.

Radware has reported a dramatic surge in sophisticated web DDoS attacks in 2024, largely driven by hacktivists amid increasing geopolitical tensions.

Armis appoints Christina Kemper as Vice President of International to drive global sales growth and partnerships across EMEA and Asia Pacific.

Cyber Security Certification Australia (CSCAU) unveils its first update to the dynamic SMB1001:2025 standard, enhancing SMB cyber defence against emerging threats.

Ransomware attacks surged by 20% in July, targeting critical sectors like industry and healthcare, reports NCC Group, with North America facing 220 incidents.

Expel and modePUSH have joined forces to bolster cyber threat response, enhancing managed detection and incident response capabilities for clients.

Darktrace reveals 56% of phishing emails bypass security checks. The latest report underscores the persistence of cyber threats and the increasing need for adaptive defences.

Tenable releases new Vulnerability Intelligence and Exposure Response tools to aid IT and cloud environments in prioritising and addressing critical security threats.

Transmit Security's latest report reveals a surge in AI-driven fraud scams, highlighting dark web marketplaces and tools like FraudGPT that empower even novice fraudsters.

As cloud adoption accelerates, research by Kaspersky and ISG shows 96% of businesses embrace cloud-native tech; 48% cite data security as a top concern.

Rapid7 Labs' new paper reveals Kimsuky’s sophisticated tactics, providing vital insights for security teams to bolster defences against these advanced persistent threats.

A report by Ivanti reveals a rise in cybersecurity budgets for 2024 as 71% of security experts navigate widening confidence gaps with non-IT leaders.

Cysurance partners with Sophos to bring its successful US cyber protection program to Australia, offering enhanced ransomware protection and cyber-insurance policies.

A survey by WatchGuard Technologies reveals that 69% of Australian MSPs are set to increase cybersecurity investment in 2024, focusing on firewalls and AI opportunities.

Trustwave's latest report unveils a surge in ransomware and tech-based attacks on professional services firms, stressing the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity measures.

Identities top the list of priority risks for organisations' Zero Trust strategies, reveals a global study by Entrust, highlighting a shift from compliance to pre-emptive security efforts.

LogRhythm names Rebbeca Roberts as Regional Sales Manager for ANZ, leveraging her 15 years of expertise to bolster customer support and drive market growth.

A new study by LogRhythm reveals a critical disconnect between APAC security execs and customers on cyber defence efficacy, prompting strategy overhauls.

A Trend Micro report reveals a significant disconnect between Australian IT security leaders and C-suite executives on the severity of cyber risks, prompting concern over inadequate senior-level response.