Redefining the Threat Landscape: Ransomware Trends in 2024 The Rise of Backup and Disaster Recovery as the Final Bastion in Cybersecurity As we sail through the cyber seas of 2024, the dark waters of ransomware continue to threaten the digital world. This year, we’re witnessing an unprecedented evolution in ransomware tactics, with groups scaling […]
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In an attempt to bolster global online cybersecurity, Nonprofit Cyber has launched the inaugural “World More Than A Password Day”, endorsed by 90 organisations worldwide. The global movement strives to highlight the necessity of strong online authentication and has also presented new password guidance for businesses and individuals. According to recent studies, 80% of data
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The government does not yet know who was behind a cybersecurity incident that has shut down Australia’s second-largest port operator, and could affect freight in and out of the country for days. Key points: DP World Australia — which operates ports in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Fremantle, and is responsible for 40 per cent of Australia’s maritime freight — closed after
Adobe’s recent State of Digital Customer Experience Report reveals an interesting disconnect in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). It found that 39% of ANZ consumers favour AI-assisted brand interactions, but only 6% of brands make use of generative AI to enhance customer experience. Generative AI, the technology that
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BeyondTrust has announced its predictions for the primary cybersecurity threats slated to affect organisations globally in 2024. The analysis was prepared by cybersecurity experts Morey J. Haber, Chief Security Officer; Christopher Hills, Chief Security Strategist; and James Maude, the Director of Research at BeyondTrust. Exploring the continued evolution of the AI threat, the team detailed
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Claroty, a company specialising in protecting cyber-physical systems, has expanded its capabilities and alliance with Rockwell Automation, Inc., dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation. This development includes adding Claroty’s SaaS-powered industrial cybersecurity platform, Claroty xDome, to Rockwell Automation’s international services portfolio. Customers of Rockwell Automation will consequently gain access to Claroty’s comprehensive suite of
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An ongoing Iranian espionage campaign led by Scarred Manticore, an actor associated with the Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS), has been observed targeting high-profile organizations in the Middle East, particularly in the government, military and telecommunications sectors. Its targets also include IT service providers, financial organizations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Discovered by Check Point Research
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In a world of hyperconnectivity, the importance of safeguarding trust cannot be underestimated. An indication of its importance is that cyber now sits above geopolitics and economic challenges as a leading risk area for many key players, including merchants, fintechs, and financial institutions (FIs). As criminals continue to exploit new technologies, pressure is building on
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month plays a pivotal role in raising awareness around the importance of cybersecurity on a national and global scale. While the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) stresses the importance of multi-factor authentication, strong passwords, and up-to-date software, it’s imperative to go one step further and take stock of an enterprise’s overall cybersecurity
Cybersecurity has a fear problem, and we need to talk about it as a community. To quote the sci-fi epic Dune, fear is the mind-killer. In business, fear is also the growth and innovation killer –yet all too often, cyber security has associated itself with fear, and as a result, instead of enabling, it has
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