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Cyber threats rising in manufacturing sector, study warns
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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A new analysis by IDS-INDATA reveals a 50% surge in cyber attacks on the manufacturing sector, driven by outdated tech and complex supply chains.
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Gen Z & Millennials face higher social media compromises
Mon, 13th Jan 2025
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A recent survey reveals that nearly half of Gen Z and Millennials have had their social media passwords compromised, exposing generational divides in cybersecurity practices.
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Profitability a priority for Australian MSPs by 2025
Thu, 9th Jan 2025
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A report by Kaseya reveals 91% of Australian Managed Service Providers are prioritising profitability for 2025, despite growing customer apathy towards cybersecurity.
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Open source software challenges predicted to continue in 2025
Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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Chris Hughes predicts that open source software adoption will grow in 2025, alongside sophisticated attacks and challenges in governance and security.
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ReliaQuest reveals increase in malware via fake CAPTCHA pages
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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ReliaQuest's new report reveals a surge in fake CAPTCHA pages used for malware distribution, with incidents nearly doubling from September to December 2024.
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Cybersecurity predictions warn of AI, quantum threats ahead
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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Cybersecurity experts warn of rising threats, predicting a NotPetya-like incident due to AI, quantum advancements, and increased geopolitical tensions.
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Elastic Security Labs reveals new GOSAR backdoor threat
Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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Elastic Security Labs has unveiled GOSAR, a sophisticated new Golang-based malware family, targeting Chinese-speaking victims with advanced evasion techniques.
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Spearphishing identified as leading threat to utilities
Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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A report by ReliaQuest reveals that 81% of cyber threats to the utilities sector stem from spearphishing, highlighting significant vulnerabilities in legacy systems.
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UK CISOs face mounting stress, career changes imminent
Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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UK Chief Information Security Officers are under growing stress, with 35% facing overwork and 23% actively seeking new job opportunities.
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Elastic Security's top three cybersecurity predictions for 2025
Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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In 2025, AI will be crucial in strengthening cybersecurity as threat actors become increasingly sophisticated, driving a surge in cyber incidents.
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Cybersecurity trends 2025: AI, supply chains, resilience
Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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Experts from Semperis forecast that AI will dominate cybersecurity discussions in 2025, despite many attacks remaining basic and clunky.
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Iran-linked malware targets critical infrastructure in USA, Israel
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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Claroty's Team82 has exposed IOCONTROL, sophisticated malware linked to Iranian attackers, targeting vital IoT and OT systems in Israel and the US.
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CyTwist unveils engine to detect AI-powered cyberattacks
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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CyTwist has unveiled a groundbreaking detection engine to identify AI-generated cyberattacks in minutes, enhancing security for organisations worldwide.
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Check Point solution achieves 100% detection in MITRE test
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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Check Point Software's Infinity XDR/XPR solution achieved a remarkable 100% detection rate in the 2024 MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations, showcasing its effectiveness.
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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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UK urged to prioritise reform against cyber attack risks
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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Cyber experts are urging UK ministers to act on reforms as the risk of cyber attacks on national infrastructure is increasingly underestimated.
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Boxphish acquires Trillion to boost cyber risk solutions
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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Boxphish has acquired Trillion, a dark web threat intelligence service, enhancing its cybersecurity offerings for organisations facing human-related cyber risks.
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NetApp report reveals evolving cyber threats & solutions
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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NetApp has released a report revealing that over 54% of organisations faced cyberattacks, underscoring urgent needs for better data management strategies.
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Cybersecurity in 2025: AI threats & zero trust focus
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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As 2025 approaches, cybersecurity experts warn of heightened threats from advanced AI and geopolitical tensions, urging organisations to innovate for resilience.
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AI's evolving role in ANZ cybersecurity: 2025 outlook
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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Vectra AI's 2025 predictions highlight the critical role of AI in cybersecurity for Australia and New Zealand, emphasising the need for measurable outcomes.