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The issue of data quality was of greater concern to respondents than the lack of security budget and being scapegoated for a breach.

32% of UK security decision-makers surveyed reported their organization to the ICO for a data breach, according to Apricorn's annual research.

Amidst the hype, it’s important for organisations and their security teams to recognise the implications and potential pitfalls of ChatGPT.

DekkoSecure is flipping the script on cyber threats in an age where catastrophic data breaches have become all too common.

No matter how strong the password is, an attacker with access to the database could use the credentials right away.

Perth-based cyber security firm, CMTG, warns Australians of significant daily online threats amidst Security Awareness Month.

Threat actors now realise it’s more effective, faster, and cheaper to steal credentials and log in than trying to hack through technical controls.

New research from CompTIA reveals slow progress in cybersecurity, as competing interests create challenges for decision makers and practitioners.

Machiavelli's paradox of the mercenary points to the problem of money. However, the spook world has a broader explanation for why people betray their loyalty.

Hackers could get months or even years' worth of information that they didn't need.  And you should never let hackers get any more than they should.

Illumio Inc. appoints industry veteran John Lens as new Chief Revenue Officer in a move that solidifies its position in the cybersecurity realm.

The need for organisations to strengthen data security and promptly respond to suspected breaches is highlighted in the latest Notifiable data breaches report.

The average cost of a data breach in Australia has grown 32% in the last five years, reaching AU$4.03 million per the 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report.

UK Data Breaches Continue to Put Millions at Risk, Costing Billions, Analysis Finds. Genuine data security lacking.

Data breaches can cause significant financial damage to public companies, with an average drop in net income of 73%, according to a report by ExtraHop.

A total of 110.8 million accounts were breached in Q2 2023, with the US ranking first and amounting to almost half of all breaches from April through June.

IBM Security has released its annual Cost of a Data Breach Report, showing the global average cost of a data breach reached $4.45 million in 2023.

Certificates have become the stealth companion to our online world. But failing to manage them effectively can be more costly than a data breach.

Organisations with extensive use of security AI and automation helped cut data breach costs by INR 95m and reduce breach lifecycles by 153 days.

Data protection and backup in Australia are crucial amid growing cyber threats. MSS Security shares its experience with cloud-native backup.