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NIST unveils first post-quantum cryptographic algorithms
Encryption

NIST unveils first post-quantum cryptographic algorithms

NIST has released its pioneering suite of post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, urging institutions to swiftly adopt these standards to safeguard against imminent quantum threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024

Global Stories

Andrea Van Unen-Smith appointed Senetas Chief Marketer
Firewalls

Andrea Van Unen-Smith appointed Senetas Chief Marketer

Senetas has appointed Andrea Van Unen-Smith as Chief Marketing Officer, bringing over 20 years of technology marketing expertise to the role.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
AI cyberattacks on retailers rise ahead of holiday season
Data Protection

AI cyberattacks on retailers rise ahead of holiday season

Imperva reveals that online retailers face a staggering average of 569,884 AI-driven cyberattacks daily as the holiday shopping season approaches.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
Sophos appoints new Chief Revenue Officer & VP of Sales
Firewalls

Sophos appoints new Chief Revenue Officer & VP of Sales

Sophos has appointed Torjus Gylstorff as Chief Revenue Officer and Jon Bove as Senior Vice President of Americas Sales to boost global revenue growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
Data breaches fall but AI & ransomware challenge finserv
Ransomware

Data breaches fall but AI & ransomware challenge finserv

Thales' 2024 Data Threat Report reveals a reduction in data breaches within financial services, but concerns over ransomware and GenAI adoption persist.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Thales reports API & bot attacks cost Australian firms $2B
Breach Prevention

Thales reports API & bot attacks cost Australian firms $2B

Thales reports that API and bot attacks cost Australian businesses up to USD $2 billion yearly, with API insecurity making up a quarter of cyber incidents.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Thales report reveals $186bn losses from API bot attacks
Application Security

Thales report reveals $186bn losses from API bot attacks

Thales' new report highlights a global loss of USD $186 billion due to bot attacks on APIs. Larger enterprises face greater risk, and incidents are on the rise.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024
Post-Quantum Cryptography set to revolutionise digital security
Quantum Computing

Post-Quantum Cryptography set to revolutionise digital security

Post-Quantum Cryptography is redefining digital security, with new NIST standards challenging organisations to adopt quantum-resistant solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Thales report reveals critical security gaps in infrastructure
Software-as-a-Service

Thales report reveals critical security gaps in infrastructure

Thales' 2024 report reveals critical infrastructure sectors face escalating ransomware threats, citing inadequate formal planning; 24% report recent attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
DigiCert announces lineup for World Quantum Readiness Day
Quantum Computing

DigiCert announces lineup for World Quantum Readiness Day

DigiCert announces an illustrious speaker lineup and awards for the first World Quantum Readiness Day, a virtual event on 26 September to equip organisations for the quantum era.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Malicious bots disrupt travel sector, causing financial strain
Application Security

Malicious bots disrupt travel sector, causing financial strain

New research shows a rise in malicious bot activity within the travel sectoe, with just 51.1% of traffic generated by humans.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
AT&T data breach: experts call for enhanced security and vigilance
Encryption

AT&T data breach: experts call for enhanced security and vigilance

A five-month data breach at AT&T has exposed the information of all customers within that period, highlighting urgent cybersecurity challenges in the telecom sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024
Report reveals surge in advanced DDoS attacks for 2024
Unified Communications

Report reveals surge in advanced DDoS attacks for 2024

Imperva's 2024 DDoS Threat Landscape report reveals a 111% rise in mitigated attacks, with the financial sector hit hardest.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Global banking fraud to hit USD $48bn by 2029, says study
Fintech

Global banking fraud to hit USD $48bn by 2029, says study

Bank fraud is projected to reach USD $48 billion globally by 2029, a 153% surge, driven by evolving AI tactics, says Juniper Research.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2024
Thales introduces Passwordless 360 for enterprise security
Storage

Thales introduces Passwordless 360 for enterprise security

Thales launches Passwordless 360, a password-free authentication system aimed at enhancing security, reducing costs, and boosting user adoption across organisations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Thales launches Passwordless 360 to revolutionise authentication
Identity and Access Management

Thales launches Passwordless 360 to revolutionise authentication

Thales unveils Passwordless 360, an enterprise passwordless authentication system aimed at bolstering security, cutting costs, and simplifying access management.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

CrowdStrike security issue causes global Windows system failures
Security Operations Centres

CrowdStrike security issue causes global Windows system failures

CrowdStrike's Falcon sensor causes global Windows BSOD, hitting emergency, banking, and aviation sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 21st Jul 2024