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DDoS attacks surge by 550% in 2024 due to AI & tensions

Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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DDoS attacks soared by 550% in 2024, primarily fuelled by geopolitical tensions and AI advancements, with the EMEA region bearing the brunt of incidents.
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KnowBe4 platform promises up to 400% return on investment

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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A report by Hobson & Company reveals that organisations using KnowBe4's HRM platform can achieve a ROI of 200% to 400% within just 3.5 months.
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LockBit takedown reshapes ransomware threat landscape

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Secureworks' Counter Threat Unit reveals a marked shift in the ransomware landscape, with LockBit's influence waning amidst coordinated law enforcement efforts.
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Ransomware in 2024: 75 groups with median demand USD $200k

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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A Rapid7 analysis reveals a surge in ransomware activity in 2024, with 75 active groups and a median ransom of USD $200,000, highlighting escalating threats.
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Veracode acquires Phylum's tech to tackle software threats

Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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Veracode has acquired Phylum's technology to enhance their ability to combat software threats, addressing rising risks in open-source software security.
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AI technology: A game changer for cybercriminals globally

Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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A Kaspersky study reveals that 46% of security professionals believe AI technologies now underpin most cyberattacks, transforming the threat landscape for businesses.
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Kyndryl forecasts 2025 cybersecurity focus on supply chains

Fri, 3rd Jan 2025
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Kyndryl's 2025 cybersecurity predictions highlight a growing focus on supply chain security in Australia amid escalating risks and regulatory pressures.
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Trend Micro named leader in Gartner email security review

Mon, 30th Dec 2024
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Trend Micro has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Email Security Platforms, highlighting its innovative, AI-driven solutions.
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NCSC completes improvements post-IPAC cyber activity review

Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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The National Cyber Security Centre has swiftly implemented all recommendations from a review addressing cyber threats targeting the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China.
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Ransomware report reveals evolving threat landscape in 2024

Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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Dragos's latest report reveals a vibrant ransomware landscape for Q3 2024, marked by emerging groups, shifting tactics, and significant operational disruptions.
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AI's impact on cybersecurity: challenges & strategies

Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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As AI's influence grows, the cybersecurity landscape will face new regulations and challenges by 2025, urging firms to adapt to dynamic compliance measures.
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SentinelOne appoints Kris Day for Asia Pacific leadership

Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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SentinelOne has appointed Kris Day as Senior Vice President and General Manager for Asia Pacific and Japan, based in Singapore, to drive regional growth.
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Businesses struggle with IT security, Kaspersky reports

Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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A recent Kaspersky report reveals 38% of businesses struggle with IT security, facing downtime and productivity losses amid evolving cyber threats.
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Cyber incidents rise sharply, losses from threats decrease

Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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Cybercrime incidents surged by 58% in Q3 2024, with phishing and unauthorised access posing significant threats, warns the National Cyber Security Centre.
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Ransomware attacks rise with construction sector most hit

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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Corvus' Q3 Cyber Threat Report reveals 1,257 ransomware victims, highlighting vulnerabilities in VPNs and a rising threat landscape across sectors.
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Gen Q3 report reveals alarming rise in global cyber threats

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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Gen's Q3 Threat Report reveals a staggering rise in cyber threats, with ransomware payments hitting $460 million and mobile banking malware incidents soaring.
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Trend Vision One for MSPs sees rapid adoption & demand

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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Trend Micro's Trend Vision One for Managed Service Providers is witnessing rapid growth, with nearly all beta users opting to continue after testing.
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Deep observability - what is it, and why do we need it?

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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As hybrid cloud infrastructure evolves, the 2024 Gigamon survey reveals deep observability is vital for IT teams to tackle growing security threats.
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Bugcrowd partners with Least Authority for security boost

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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Bugcrowd and Least Authority have partnered to enhance secure-by-design consultancy, offering continuous security testing for FinTech and Web3 products.
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Cyber recovery times in Aus & NZ rise, firms boost spend

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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A Fastly report reveals Australian and New Zealand firms now take an average of seven months to recover from cyber incidents, prompting increased security spending.