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As attackers embrace artificial intelligence, every organisation should do these five things
Multi-factor authentication

As attackers embrace artificial intelligence, every organisation should do these five things

As cybercriminals increasingly exploit AI for malicious attacks, organisations must implement vital measures to enhance their cybersecurity postures.

By Derek Manky • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
CrowdStrike partners with firms to boost threat detection
Security Information and Event Management

CrowdStrike partners with firms to boost threat detection

CrowdStrike has announced strategic partnerships with CardinalOps, Nagomi Security, and Veriti to bolster threat detection in enterprise security systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Visibility is vital for detecting ransomware attacks
Data Protection

Visibility is vital for detecting ransomware attacks

Ransomware attacks are evolving into a major cyberthreat, highlighting the critical need for enhanced network visibility to combat these incursions.

By Mark Bowling • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024
Halcyon unveils Linux-focused anti-ransomware solution
Malware

Halcyon unveils Linux-focused anti-ransomware solution

Halcyon has unveiled its new anti-ransomware solution, Halcyon Linux, targeting rising ransomware threats in Linux systems, which surged 75% in 2023.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024
ReliaQuest launches AI agent to revolutionise cybersecurity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

ReliaQuest launches AI agent to revolutionise cybersecurity

ReliaQuest launches the first autonomous AI agent, automating 98% of security alerts and reducing threat containment time to under five minutes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
SentinelOne leads 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for EPP again
Endpoint Protection

SentinelOne leads 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for EPP again

SentinelOne has once again been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms, marking its fourth consecutive year at the top.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Rapid7 adds new integrations to enhance its MDR service
Firewalls

Rapid7 adds new integrations to enhance its MDR service

Rapid7 enhances its MDR service by integrating CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne, and Microsoft Defender, aiming to boost cybersecurity with its Managed Threat Complete solution.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Check Point Software hailed as leader in email security report
Firewalls

Check Point Software hailed as leader in email security report

Check Point Software Technologies earns the 'Leader' title in Frost and Sullivan's Email Security Radar report for advanced AI-powered Harmony Email and Collaboration tool.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
Radware reports web DDoS attack activity
Cybersecurity

Radware reports web DDoS attack activity

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

By Pascal Geenans • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
Armis hires Christina Kemper to lead international expansion
Software-as-a-Service

Armis hires Christina Kemper to lead international expansion

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

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
Ransomware attacks rise 20% in July, industrial sectors hit hardest
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks rise 20% in July, industrial sectors hit hardest

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

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Expel & modePUSH team up to enhance cyber threat response
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Expel & modePUSH team up to enhance cyber threat response

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

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Darktrace report: 56% of phishing emails bypass security checks
Malware

Darktrace report: 56% of phishing emails bypass security checks

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Tenable launches new features to streamline vulnerability management
Cybersecurity

Tenable launches new features to streamline vulnerability management

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

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Threat Landscape stories

Australian cybersecurity roles increasingly stressful, says ISACA survey
Marketing Technologies

Australian cybersecurity roles increasingly stressful, says ISACA survey

Australian cybersecurity professionals face rising job stress amid increased threats and low budgets, with 53% anticipating a cyberattack within a year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024
What cyber lessons can be learned from the Paris Olympics?
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

What cyber lessons can be learned from the Paris Olympics?

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

By Adrian Covich • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
How MDR will transform cybersecurity in the mid-market
Ransomware

How MDR will transform cybersecurity in the mid-market

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.

By Innes Muir • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2024
CSCAU updates cyber security standard for SMBs to fight threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

CSCAU updates cyber security standard for SMBs to fight threats

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

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024