Security

Navigating remote working cyber risk

19 September, 2023 by Marcelo Lebre, CTO, President and Co-founder, Remote | Supplied by: Remote

The more complex and decentralised a company's IT structure becomes, the more vulnerabilities that serve as attractive gateways for cybercriminals.


Australian boards view GenAI as a security risk 

13 September, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

More than seven in 10 Australian board members view generative AI as a significant security risk, research indicates.


GenAI supercharging pretexting attacks

11 September, 2023 by Robert Le Busque, Regional VP, Asia Pacific, Verizon Business | Supplied by: Verizon Business

The success of a pretexting attack hinges on its credibility; the more authentic it looks, the more likely a person is to click a link or respond to an email.


Notifiable data breaches fall 16% in 1H23

07 September, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

The number of notifiable data breaches reported to the OAIC fell 16% in the six months ending in June, but the office is still cautioning vigilance.


Navigating the AI-powered cyber attack landscape

06 September, 2023 by Daniel Dos Santos, Head of Security Research, Forescout | Supplied by: Forescout Technologies, Inc.

While the ease with which AI can generate malware may lead to an upsurge in attack frequency, the foundational defences themselves remain unaltered.


How IT/OT convergence has changed the cybersecurity game

05 September, 2023 by Leon Poggioli, Regional Director ANZ at Claroty | Supplied by: Claroty

Securing an integrated IT/OT network also requires a collaborative approach by disparate teams that have never previously worked together and have little understanding of each other’s technologies. 


One in four SMBs wouldn't survive a breach

04 September, 2023

Twenty five per cent of Australia's two-and-a-half million SMBs would struggle to survive the financial and reputational damage of a privacy breach.


Urgent action required to rein in identity-related attacks

01 September, 2023 by Scott Hesford, Director of Solutions Engineering, Asia Pacific and Japan, BeyondTrust

Two types of identities are repeatedly abused in attacks against Australian organisations: privileged cloud and trusted partner accounts.


Unlocking a secure future with verifiable credentials

30 August, 2023 by Eve Maler, CTO, ForgeRock | Supplied by: ForgeRock

Despite challenges, it's important for organisations to contemplate new digital identity models as they work to build a more trustworthy future.


Just 27% of Australian orgs disclose cyber attacks

29 August, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

Research from Cloudflare suggests that only one in four Australian organisations experiencing a cyber attack are reporting the attack to authorities.


Manage alert fatigue and minimise 'quiet quitting'

28 August, 2023 by Chris Fisher, Director of Security Engineering, Vectra AI, APJ | Supplied by: Vectra AI

The added security risks of hybrid infrastructure are leaving security teams struggling with increased alert fatigue, which could heighten the chance of a breach.


Cybersecurity Awareness Month resource kit launched

21 August, 2023

KnowBe4 has announced a new resource kit in recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) in October.


Vulnerabilities found in Axis camera software

18 August, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

Nozomi Networks has discovered and disclosed since-patched critical vulnerabilities in the Axis License Plate Verifier software product.


Australians lost $286m to scams in 1H23

16 August, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

Australians lost $286 million to scam activity in the first half of 2023, with total reports to the ACCC's ScamWatch service up by more than 48%.


Small business cybersecurity training

14 August, 2023

Education and training are crucial components for small to medium-sized businesses aiming to foster a solid cybersecurity defence. This free quiz helps spot scams.


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