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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
OPEX efficiency through unified cybersecurity
11 October, 2023 by Winston Wong, ANZ Security Sales Engineer, Jamf | Supplied by: JamfAccording to projections from Gartner, global expenditure on information security and risk management products and services will reach AUD289 billion in 2023.
AI could soon defeat most cybersecurity measures
11 October, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThree in four cybersecurity pros believe there could soon be an offensive AI powerful enough to bypass most current security measures.
Combating cybercrime a shared responsibility
09 October, 2023We need a more transparent and collective approach to cybercrime, including strengthening our intelligence and reducing barriers for attacked organisations.
Oceania security teams still understaffed
06 October, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingISACA's new State of Cybersecurity report shows that Oceania security teams are dealing with talent and budget shortages despite the growing cyberthreat.
Revolutionising network security
04 October, 2023 by Ilan Rubin, chief executive officer, Wavelink | Supplied by: WavelinkThe hybrid mesh firewall is an integrated collection of next-generation firewalls that are fast becoming the new standard in enterprise IT security.
Four ways to lower cyber insurance premiums
04 October, 2023 by Geoff Schomburgk, Vice President for Asia Pacific & Japan at Yubico | Supplied by: Yubico IncAs insurers attempt to quantify and control loss, security postures are under scrutiny, meaning new tools are needed to ensure cyber insurance eligibility.
