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Bitdefender offers $1m warranty with MDR services
Malware

Bitdefender offers $1m warranty with MDR services

Bitdefender has launched a cybersecurity breach warranty programme, offering up to USD $1 million for businesses using its managed detection and response services.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Trustwave & Cybereason announce cybersecurity merger
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Trustwave & Cybereason announce cybersecurity merger

Trustwave and Cybereason announce a merger to enhance cybersecurity solutions, with SoftBank as the majority investor, set to close in early 2025.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
Guardz survey reveals MSP challenges in cybersecurity
Ransomware

Guardz survey reveals MSP challenges in cybersecurity

A recent Guardz survey reveals 77% of MSPs face operational hurdles managing multiple cybersecurity tools for small business clients.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024
Fortinet report exposes gap in employee cyber awareness
Malware

Fortinet report exposes gap in employee cyber awareness

A Fortinet report reveals that nearly 70% of organisations find their staff lack basic security awareness, amid rising AI-driven cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
Kaseya survey finds human behaviour a top cyber threat
Malware

Kaseya survey finds human behaviour a top cyber threat

Kaseya's 2024 Cybersecurity Survey reveals human behaviour as the top concern for IT professionals, affecting 89% of respondents amid rising cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
BeyondTrust forecasts cybersecurity shifts by 2025
Malware

BeyondTrust forecasts cybersecurity shifts by 2025

BeyondTrust's cybersecurity forecast for 2025 predicts a transformative shift as emerging identity risks and quantum threats reshape security strategies.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024
RansomHub becomes dominant ransomware group in Q3 2024
Ransomware

RansomHub becomes dominant ransomware group in Q3 2024

Ransomware activity rose by 2.3% in Q3 2024, with 'RansomHub' overtaking 'LockBit' as the most active group, according to ReliaQuest's latest report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024
Cyber Awareness Month: Tips on leveraging DSPM to improve your security posture
Data Protection

Cyber Awareness Month: Tips on leveraging DSPM to improve your security posture

In Cyber Awareness Month, Concentric AI highlights strategies using Data Security Posture Management to enhance the security of sensitive data across systems.

By Karthik Krishnan • 6 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024
Gap in cyber preparedness between Australia, UK, & US
Ransomware

Gap in cyber preparedness between Australia, UK, & US

A new report reveals that only 50% of Australian executives feel their businesses can handle cyber threats, compared to 84% in the UK and US.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Survey reveals CISO job anxiety amid security concerns
Firewalls

Survey reveals CISO job anxiety amid security concerns

A survey shows 99% of CISOs at large enterprises fear job loss after breaches, as they confront evolving cyber threats and inadequate security measures.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber insurance stories

UK SMEs fear cybersecurity risks in remote working era
Firewalls

UK SMEs fear cybersecurity risks in remote working era

A new study reveals that 23% of UK SMEs view remote working as a significant cybersecurity risk, with many unprepared for potential cyber-attacks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
UK councils lack cyber insurance, Apricorn report finds
Data Protection

UK councils lack cyber insurance, Apricorn report finds

A study reveals just two out of 41 UK councils have cyber insurance, raising concerns over data security amid rising cyber threats and breaches.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Coalition expands Australian team with cyber experts
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Coalition expands Australian team with cyber experts

Coalition enhances its Australian team with the addition of three cybersecurity experts, bolstering efforts to protect local SMEs from digital risks.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Cyber risks in 2025 demand AI governance & resilience
Disaster Recovery

Cyber risks in 2025 demand AI governance & resilience

By 2025, cybersecurity will face new regulatory pressures, with businesses compelled to adopt robust AI governance and enhance resilience against evolving threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2024
UK firms double encryption policy use in 2024 study finds
Data Protection

UK firms double encryption policy use in 2024 study finds

Research by Apricorn reveals that the adoption of encryption policies among UK organisations has doubled in 2024, with 46% now mandating encryption for all data.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Australian law mandates reporting of ransomware payments
Ransomware

Australian law mandates reporting of ransomware payments

Australia proposes cyber security legislation mandating companies to report ransomware payments, aiming to enhance transparency amidst rising cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Australian cybersecurity roles increasingly stressful, says ISACA survey
Marketing Technologies

Australian cybersecurity roles increasingly stressful, says ISACA survey

Australian cybersecurity professionals face rising job stress amid increased threats and low budgets, with 53% anticipating a cyberattack within a year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024
Blackpanda secures USD $6.7m to boost Asia's cyber defence
Unified Communications

Blackpanda secures USD $6.7m to boost Asia's cyber defence

Blackpanda raises USD $6.7 million to boost its cyber emergency services across Asia, enhancing its IR-1 solution and scaling operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024