To err is human: the role of AI in cybersecurity
26 October, 2023 by Wai Kit Cheah, senior director of APAC Products and Practices at Lumen Technologies | Supplied by: Lumen TechnologiesThe truth is that most cyber incidents are not the result of complex code or impenetrable firewalls being breached; rather, they are caused by human error.
Business logic attacks escalating
26 October, 2023 | Supplied by: ImpervaA new warning from Imperva says organisations must address a growing risk domain: attacks targeting an application's business logic.
HR-related emails continue to dominate attacks
25 October, 2023KnowBe4's Q3 2023 top-clicked phishing results are in, showing that HR business-related messages continue to pique the interest of employees.
Aussie orgs report facing cyber risks
25 October, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThree in four Australian organisations have been hit by at least one successful ransomware attack in the past two years, according to research from Veritas.
APAC IT leaders fear impact of quantum on encryption
25 October, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe majority of IT leaders in the Asia-Pacific region are concerned their organisations will not be prepared for the impact of quantum computing on the integrity of encryption.
Banning ransomware payments is a bandaid solution
24 October, 2023 by Andrew Kay, Director Systems Engineering, APJ at Illumio | Supplied by: IllumioBanning payments may help reduce the threat of ransomware, but it isn't a silver bullet and cyber attacks will break in one way or another.
Generational differences in cybersecurity habits
24 October, 2023A study designed to understand consumer attitudes and perceptions on cybersecurity has uncovered generational differences in protection practices.
Criminal groups focus on Australia and US
20 October, 2023A new threat report shows a significant number of criminal adversaries are attempting to infiltrate customer environments.
APAC web users want alternatives to passwords
20 October, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingConsumers in APAC are relying on passwords as their primary method for signing in online, but are seeking alternative, more secure methods, research suggests.
Strengthening the backbone: the role of physical security
19 October, 2023 by Steve McSweeney, Director of Strategic Accounts at Certis Security | Supplied by: CertisBy utilising real-time data and establishing a culture of security, organisations can proactively address and mitigate potential problems before they develop.
Crypto scam uses conflict to plunder donations
19 October, 2023Bitdefender has released findings on a series of scams that surfaced 13 October, running off the back of the Israel–Gaza conflict.
Data weaponisation: a new era of cybercrime
18 October, 2023 by Scott Jarkoff, Director of Intelligence Strategy, APJ and META, CrowdStrike | Supplied by: CrowdStrikeAs cybercrime has evolved, it was inevitable that adversaries would professionalise further, finding new and more efficient ways to extort victims.
Trustwave details financial sector cyberthreats
17 October, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA new report from Trustwave finds that one group is responsible for 39% of the ransomware attacks on the global financial services sector.
ConnectID launches digital ID network
16 October, 2023Australian Payments Plus (AP+) has launched its digital identity solution, ConnectID, offering protection against fraud and identity theft.
Bitdefender shines light on YouTube channel hijacking
11 October, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingIn a new report, Bitdefender reveals it has identified a recent rapid uptick in the prevalence of YouTube stream-jacking attacks.
