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Rising ICS/OT cyber threats due to budgetary imbalances
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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A recent SANS Institute and OPSWAT report reveals serious shortcomings in ICS/OT cybersecurity budgets, with over half of organisations experiencing security incidents last year.
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Quarter of Australian hospitals lack strong cyber measures
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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A recent report reveals that nearly 23% of Australia's top hospitals lack basic cybersecurity measures, putting patients at risk of email fraud.
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UK manufacturing sector's cyber resilience misalignments
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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New research by e2e-assure reveals a worrying gap between perceived and actual cyber resilience in the UK manufacturing sector, with 76% of risk owners misjudging their security.
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BT Health report highlights NHS cyber security concerns
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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Recent surveys by BT Health reveal serious concerns over cyber security in the NHS, with staff lacking confidence in defences and fearing potential cyber-attacks.
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Verizon & Accenture partner to boost cybersecurity services
Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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Verizon Business has teamed up with Accenture to enhance cybersecurity solutions for mid and large enterprises, tackling the rising threats in the digital landscape.
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ReliaQuest report reveals rapid evolution in cyber threats
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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ReliaQuest's Annual Threat Report reveals cybercriminals executing attacks in as little as 27 minutes, urging security teams to adopt AI and automation strategies.
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UK SMEs to boost reliance on managed security services
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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UK SMEs are expected to boost their dependence on managed security services in 2025, with 80% viewing this as a valuable move, reveals Six Degrees research.
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Ransomware attacks reach record levels in January 2025
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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January witnessed an unprecedented rise in ransomware attacks, surging to 590 incidents, as NCC Group warns of escalating cyber threats amid global instability.
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New report reveals cybersecurity risks in manufacturing
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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A new whitepaper from Telstra International reveals that 80% of manufacturing firms faced security incidents last year, yet only 45% felt prepared to tackle the threats.
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Australian IT leaders struggle to identify scam emails
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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A recent study reveals that many Australian IT leaders struggle to distinguish between legitimate and phishing emails, despite rising data breaches.
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How to secure Gen AI prompt fields: Battling a new cyber frontier
Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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As hackers exploit vulnerabilities in Gen AI prompt fields, organisations face mounting security challenges and must adopt innovative measures to safeguard their systems.
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Email security gaps leave Asia Pacific firms vulnerable
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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Research by Proofpoint reveals only 12% of Asia Pacific firms use essential email authentication, exposing them to a surge in phishing attacks.
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Teleperformance launches Cloud Campus for remote security
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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With cyber attacks hitting Australian firms every six minutes, Teleperformance unveils Cloud Campus to bolster data security for remote workforces.
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Barracuda reports fourfold rise in ransomware threats 2024
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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A report by Barracuda Networks reveals a staggering fourfold rise in ransomware threats in 2024, driven by the proliferation of Ransomware-as-a-Service platforms.
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Half of UK education professionals worried about AI risks
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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A new survey from Sharp reveals that half of education professionals in the UK feel anxious about AI heightening cybersecurity risks, highlighting urgent training needs.
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Cyber threats to Microsoft 365 via HTTP client tools surge
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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A recent report by Proofpoint reveals that 78% of Microsoft 365 users faced account takeovers, with attackers adeptly using HTTP client tools like Axios.
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Logpoint & Netheimur team up to enhance Icelandic security
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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Logpoint has partnered with Icelandic firm Netheimur to bolster cybersecurity in Iceland, introducing its SIEM system for enhanced threat detection across sectors.
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Check Point's Infinity Platform excels in new security tests
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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Check Point Software's Infinity Platform has been recognised for its exceptional security efficacy, achieving a 99.9% malware block rate in Miercom's 2025 benchmark report.
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UK financial firms hit by rising supply chain cyber attacks
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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New research shows that 58% of large UK financial services firms faced third-party supply chain attacks in 2024, with nearly a quarter seeing multiple incidents.
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SafeBreach launches new exposure validation platform
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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SafeBreach has launched its innovative exposure validation platform, designed to enhance enterprise cybersecurity through insights and proactive risk management.