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Ransomware attacks decreased 38% in January - report
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks decreased 38% in January - report

Though a significant drop from the previous month, the total is the highest volume of attacks recorded in January over the last three years.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2023
WatchGuard launches ThreatSync to simplify and empower cybersecurity
Firewalls

WatchGuard launches ThreatSync to simplify and empower cybersecurity

ThreatSync is a comprehensive XDR solution included as part of WatchGuard's Unified Security Platform architecture.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2023
FortiGuard Labs reports an increase of 50% in wiper malware
Malware

FortiGuard Labs reports an increase of 50% in wiper malware

Ransomware threats remain at peak levels with no evidence of slowing down globally with new variants enabled by Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS).

By Gaurav Sharma • 8 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2023
Radware unveils lineup of high-capacity attack mitigation platforms
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Radware unveils lineup of high-capacity attack mitigation platforms

The DefensePro X lineup offers five new hardware platforms and one virtual platform with a wide range of DDoS protections.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
Caught in the crosshairs: Tech sector a major target of ransomware
Ransomware

Caught in the crosshairs: Tech sector a major target of ransomware

The technology sector was a major target of ransomware in Q4 2022; and large IT providers are likely to be targeted in 2023.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
APAC supply chains at risk from cyber threats - report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

APAC supply chains at risk from cyber threats - report

Cyber security breaches have negatively impacted 98% of supply chains in the Asia Pacific region, according to new research from BlueVoyant.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2023
2022 yields the most threat activity in history - report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

2022 yields the most threat activity in history - report

Nuspire's new report confirms that 2022 saw the highest level of cyber threat activity ever recorded, with exploits nearly doubling.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2023
Radware launches new series of attack mitigation platforms
Data Protection

Radware launches new series of attack mitigation platforms

Radware has launched the DefenseProX attack mitigation platforms and Radware cyber controller to combat cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2023
2022 a breakthrough year for malware targeting critical infrastructure
Malware

2022 a breakthrough year for malware targeting critical infrastructure

Scaled ransomware attacks against manufacturing and geopolitical tensions brought increased attention to the industrial cyber threat landscape.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2023
DDoS attacks not only more frequent but more powerful - report
Firewalls

DDoS attacks not only more frequent but more powerful - report

Radware's 2022 Threat Analysis Report reveals that DDoS attacks surged in number, power, and complexity, with a 150% increase globally compared to 2021.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2023
Aussie Tech Teams: Leaders Underestimate Cyber Threats
Fintech

Aussie Tech Teams: Leaders Underestimate Cyber Threats

Mandiant report reveals Australian boards underestimate cyber threats despite high-profile attacks - 69% of professionals say so.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2023

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Threat Landscape stories

How to get cyber insurance – what mid-sized organisations need to know
Multi-factor authentication

How to get cyber insurance – what mid-sized organisations need to know

As cyber threats continue to proliferate, mid-sized organisations are seeking cyber insurance coverage. But insurers are raising premiums.

By Pete Bowers • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2023
How AI-driven threat detection and response can revolutionise security operations centres
Gaming

How AI-driven threat detection and response can revolutionise security operations centres

Security vendors must be held accountable for reducing detection and response time so they're able to stop attacks before they escalate into major incidents.

By Mark Wojtasiak • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2023
Getting CyberSecurity Foundations Right for the New Year
EduTech

Getting CyberSecurity Foundations Right for the New Year

If employees are not trained nor educated on the cybersecurity landscape, they cannot be expected to spot cyber attacks, protecting themselves and the business.

By Usman Choudhary • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2023
This is no time to retreat in cybersecurity
Supply Chain

This is no time to retreat in cybersecurity

We can probably all agree that we're living through the worst Cybersecurity Crisis in history with respect to the threat environment.

By Nick McKenzie • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2023
Dicker Data to distribute Cloudflare internet solutions
Multi-cloud

Dicker Data to distribute Cloudflare internet solutions

Dicker Data now distributes the full range of Cloudflare solutions to its network of over 8,000 Australian technology partners.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2023
The five ITDR capabilities that organisations are looking for
Hybrid Cloud

The five ITDR capabilities that organisations are looking for

In recent years, we've seen organisations openly embrace hybrid cloud environments as they move to more flexible models in the so-called 'new normal' era.

By Darren Mar-Elia • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2023
Taking a Multi-Faceted Approach to Ransomware Protection
Malware

Taking a Multi-Faceted Approach to Ransomware Protection

Ransomware is not a new phenomenon, but the scale of attacks has accelerated both in sophistication and frequency.

By Usman Choudhary • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2023