Mitigating the rise of double extortion ransomware
22 May, 2023 by Brian Grant, ANZ Regional Director, Thales Cloud Security | Supplied by: Thales AustraliaRansomware perpetrators have evolved their business model to include a second catastrophic phase — double extortion ransomware.
Threat spotlight: Malicious HTML attachments double
15 May, 2023 by Fleming Shi, Chief Technology Officer, Barracuda Networks | Supplied by: Barracuda NetworksBarracuda Networks CTO Fleming Shi shines a light on the cybercriminal misuse of HTML as an attack tool.
Criminals exploiting trusted brands in phishing attacks
12 May, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCybercriminals are increasingly exploiting trust in technology brands including Microsoft and Adobe to launch phishing attacks, Avast has warned.
Security and compliance: from challenge to opportunity
10 May, 2023 by Chris Smith, senior manager, partner sales, APAC, M-Files | Supplied by: M-FilesBusinesses must invest in solutions, best practices and processes that ensure they keep up with changing legislation and regulatory requirements.
Protection from scams shouldn't sacrifice privacy
10 May, 2023 by Richard Booth, VP of Sales APAC, BioCatch | Supplied by: BioCatchWhen dealing with individually personal cyber threats, the balance of privacy and protection can become misconstrued.
Cybercriminals can steal your voice in three seconds
08 May, 2023Using AI tools, it's easy to manipulate images, videos and — perhaps most disturbingly — the voices of friends and family members.
More than a day: long-term password integrity
03 May, 2023 by Grayson Milbourne, Security Intelligence Director at OpenText Cybersecurity | Supplied by: OpenTextPassword best practices shouldn't be limited to a single day each year. Password integrity is a discipline that should be strived for year-round.
Cybercriminals used over 500 attack tools in 2022
03 May, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe expanding range of attack tools and techniques being utilised by cyber attackers are leaving defenders with few gaps to exploit, according to Sophos.
Organisations underestimate ransomware threat
02 May, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingWhile 78% of respondents to a Fortinet survey reported feeling prepared for ransomware attacks, half still fell victim to an attack.
Australian CISOs feel unsupported
28 April, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNearly all Australian CISOs report struggling to get the organisational support required to ensure their organisation is resilient against cyber threats.
Security concerns slowing Kubernetes adoption
28 April, 2023 by Ajmal Kohgadai | Supplied by: Red Hat Asia Pacific Pty LtdKubernetes adoption rates have soared in recent years, with the container orchestration platform integral to many digital transformation initiatives.
OS fragmentation poses security headaches: report
28 April, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA new report from Absolute Software has found that growing operating system and application fragmentation are causing security problems for organisations.
Unsecured printers a cybersecurity risk
27 April, 2023 by Ted Garner, Chief Strategy Officer, Konica Minolta | Supplied by: Konica Minolta Business Solutions Australia Pty LtdThe continued threat of malicious cyber activity should be a wake-up call for all businesses, highlighting the growing need for up-to-date cybersecurity.
Securing digital assets
26 April, 2023 by Ilan Rubin, Chief Executive Officer, Wavelink | Supplied by: WavelinkSecurity hardening is an effective way to enhance cybersecurity by reducing a business's attack surface exposure and protecting it against hostile forces.
Australian manufacturers fear nation-state cyber threats
24 April, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNearly four in five Australian manufacturing IT decision-makers are concerned about the prospect of nation-state cyber attacks, research indicates.
