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Kaspersky’s 2023 Incident Response report reveals that 42.37% of cyberattacks exploit public-facing applications, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in such online platforms.

Over a third of US critical infrastructure entities have illegally paid ransoms, facing grave legal and financial fallout, Bridewell study finds.

CyberArk will acquire Venafi for $1.54B, aiming to enhance its machine identity security platform and expand its market.

In the aftermath of a cyber security breach at MediSecure, Tesserent, linked to Thales Australia, advises firms to rigorously evaluate third-party supplier risks.

Cyberattacks exploiting trusted relationships surged in 2023, with over 20% lasting more than a month, according to Kaspersky.

VIPRE Security Group's Q1 2024 report highlights surging email threats from leading spam sources, new scams, and a notable rise in phishing attacks.

Rapid7 partners with CSIT at Queens University Belfast to enhance cloud security using AI and ML, focusing on detecting risks and active threats.

Cato Networks exposes systemic cybersecurity gaps in inaugural threat report, revealing insecure protocols employed across WAN by all examined organisations.

Cyber attacks on new industry vulnerabilities increased by 43% in the second half of 2023 highlighting urgent need for robust security measures.

Australian businesses grapple with security vulnerabilities due to rising cloud complexity, leading to increased cyber threats and corporate survival issues.

Kaspersky's annual report reveals an alarming spike, with more than 32 million attempts by cybercriminals to crack passwords reported in 2023.

In the cyber-threat landscape, e-commerce businesses constantly juggle between providing a fast, seamless user experience and robust security measures, with threats ranging from bot attacks to DDoS assaults.

From the foundations laid by Alan Turing to today's AI-mainstream force, discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionising cybersecurity, aiding defence and posing new challenges.

Australia's healthcare sector faces an increase in potentially fatal ransomware attacks, highlighting the importance of prioritised cybersecurity amidst digital transformation.

As Australian organisations continue down the zero trust path, they can build on gains from network visibility by simplifying and modernising their app estate, and being open to AI.

As vishing scams persist, we explore its mechanisms, common tactics, and how to deter these voice phishing attacks, safeguarding your personal data and finances.

LexisNexis Risk Solutions' study reveals 80% of Australian firms recognise fraud significantly impacting customer conversion rates.

Growing sophistication of cybercriminal identities threatens Australian enterprises, as only over one-third implement multi-factor authentication, leaving them vulnerable to AI-driven attacks, reports Ping Identity.

AI and cloud-based cybersecurity company Trustifi has launched a Email Security Awareness training module, enhancing network user protection.

PDFs' convenience inadvertently aiding cybercriminals: Avast researchers reveal PDF files increasingly exploited to distribute malware and carry out scams.