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Orca Security expands into ANZ with Wavelink partnership
Cloud Security

Orca Security expands into ANZ with Wavelink partnership

Orca Security is expanding into Australia and New Zealand, partnering with Wavelink and relocating co-founder Avi Shua to bolster cloud security solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 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
Zscaler report reveals rise in global ransomware attacks
EduTech

Zscaler report reveals rise in global ransomware attacks

Zscaler's 2024 Ransomware Report reveals an 18% global rise in incidents, with a record $75 million ransom linked to the Dark Angels group.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024
US indictment reveals Anonymous Sudan's true motives
Unified Communications

US indictment reveals Anonymous Sudan's true motives

The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted two Sudanese brothers linked to hacktivist group Anonymous Sudan, challenging beliefs of state-sponsored cyber attacks.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Arctic Wolf report reveals IT security gaps in A/NZ region
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Arctic Wolf report reveals IT security gaps in A/NZ region

Arctic Wolf's 2024 Human Risk Behaviour Report reveals alarming security practices among IT leaders in Australia and New Zealand, with over two-thirds reusing passwords.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
CrowdStrike appoints Louis Tague as ANZ Sales VP
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

CrowdStrike appoints Louis Tague as ANZ Sales VP

CrowdStrike has appointed Louis Tague as Vice President of Sales for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost growth in the cybersecurity market.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Expert advice to combat rising ransomware & phishing
Firewalls

Expert advice to combat rising ransomware & phishing

As Cyber Security Awareness Month unfolds, experts urge organisations to bolster defenses against the rising threats of ransomware and phishing attacks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
WatchGuard reveals Q2 2024 cyber threat trends report
Firewalls

WatchGuard reveals Q2 2024 cyber threat trends report

WatchGuard Technologies' latest Internet Security Report reveals that seven of the top ten malware threats in Q2 2024 were new.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th 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
Cequence Security reports impressive 117% revenue growth
Unified Communications

Cequence Security reports impressive 117% revenue growth

Cequence Security has posted a remarkable 117% year-on-year growth in annual recurring revenue, driven by significant client acquisitions and industry recognition.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
AI seen boosting hacking value by 71%, says Bugcrowd
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

AI seen boosting hacking value by 71%, says Bugcrowd

A new Bugcrowd report reveals 71% of hackers believe AI has boosted hacking's value, with 77% now using generative AI tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Cyber threats to 2024 US election identified by Fortinet
Firewalls

Cyber threats to 2024 US election identified by Fortinet

Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs warns of rising cyber threats ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, targeting voters and electoral processes.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
Cequence Security appoints Randolph Barr as new CISO
Data Protection

Cequence Security appoints Randolph Barr as new CISO

Cequence Security has appointed Randolph Barr as Chief Information Security Officer to bolster its API security strategy and enhance customer confidence.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
CISOs prioritise visibility into data-in-motion security
Malware

CISOs prioritise visibility into data-in-motion security

A survey reveals that Global CISOs are prioritising visibility into data-in-motion amidst rising cyber threats and a projected USD $215 billion spend in 2024.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
Developer upskilling crucial for Secure-by-Design success
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Developer upskilling crucial for Secure-by-Design success

Secure Code Warrior's new study reveals that under 4% of developers are engaged in Secure-by-Design upskilling, despite critical sectors showing strong security postures.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024

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Cyber Smart Week 2024: Kiwis urged to secure their digital footprint
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber Smart Week 2024: Kiwis urged to secure their digital footprint

Cert NZ's Cyber Smart Week has returned, aiming to strengthen New Zealand's cyber resilience amid rising online threats, urging Kiwis and SMEs to adopt stronger security.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024
Identity theft affects 13% of Australians, says Norton
Phishing

Identity theft affects 13% of Australians, says Norton

Thirteen per cent of Australians have fallen victim to identity theft, highlighting urgent concerns over financial stability and mental health, says Norton.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024