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Australia's encrypted cyber attacks rise despite security efforts
Malware

Australia's encrypted cyber attacks rise despite security efforts

Despite security efforts, Australia remains among the top five nations targeted by encrypted cyber attacks, with a marked rise in threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Dec 2023
Why 2024 is set to be a pivotal year in cybersecurity
EduTech

Why 2024 is set to be a pivotal year in cybersecurity

With 2024 fast approaching, it's becoming increasingly evident that next year will be a pivotal one in cybersecurity.

By Rob Dooley and Sabeen Malik • 7 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2023

Global Stories

Threat Landscape stories

ESET report exposes rise of AI attacks & Android spyware
Ransomware

ESET report exposes rise of AI attacks & Android spyware

ESET's latest report highlights an environment riddled with significant security incidents, AI-themed attacks and Android spyware cases.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023
CrowdStrike surpasses $1 billion sales milestone with Optiv partnership
Unified Communications

CrowdStrike surpasses $1 billion sales milestone with Optiv partnership

Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, in cooperation with its strategic partner Optiv, has passed $1 billion in global sales.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023
Mobile banking malware threat surges globally, says Zimperium report
Malware

Mobile banking malware threat surges globally, says Zimperium report

Global mobile banking malware threats significantly rise, with 1,800 banking apps targeted in 2023, says Zimperium report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023
November sees 29% surge in ransomware attack victims
Health Technologies

November sees 29% surge in ransomware attack victims

November 2023 sees a 29% surge in ransomware attacks in the UK, with hackers primarily targeting global north.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023
Holiday shopping season sees seven-fold rise in retail fraud
Application Programming Interface

Holiday shopping season sees seven-fold rise in retail fraud

Retail fraud surged almost seven-fold during the festive shopping period, alerting to growing cyber risks, says a study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Dec 2023
Retail fraud surges 700% during 2023 holiday season, Cequence reveals
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Retail fraud surges 700% during 2023 holiday season, Cequence reveals

Cybercriminals' new strategy resulted in a 700% hike in retail fraud during the 2023 holiday season, warns Cequence.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023
Imperva forecasts 2024 cybersecurity challenges and evolving threat landscape
Phishing

Imperva forecasts 2024 cybersecurity challenges and evolving threat landscape

Imperva predicts GenAI's growing influence in cybersecurity, posing a shifting threat landscape, with a looming need for novel security strategies by 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2023
Fortune 500 firm wins International Cyber League Financial Cup 2023
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Fortune 500 firm wins International Cyber League Financial Cup 2023

An undisclosed Fortune 500 firm has triumphed in the International Cyber League Financial Cup 2023, a global cybersecurity contest.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2023
Trustwave reveals cybersecurity risks in manufacturing in new study
EduTech

Trustwave reveals cybersecurity risks in manufacturing in new study

Trustwave uncovers significant cyber threats to the manufacturing sector, including email-borne malware and server exploits.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2023
Public sector has misplaced confidence in cybersecurity
Malware

Public sector has misplaced confidence in cybersecurity

Public sector organisations display an alarming overconfidence in their cybersecurity abilities, a Check Point survey has revealed.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2023
Report shows daily cyber threats on the rise in 2023
Multi-factor authentication

Report shows daily cyber threats on the rise in 2023

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky reports a near-3% rise in daily cyber threats in 2023, with new tactics and threats emerging.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Threat Landscape stories

Rapid7 partners with Duo for strategic distribution in New Zealand
DevOps

Rapid7 partners with Duo for strategic distribution in New Zealand

New Zealand's cybersecurity expenditure could boost as Rapid7 appoints Duo, a branch of Sektor, for strategic distribution.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023
Boardroom preparedness: The best security strategy for 2024
Security Operations Centres

Boardroom preparedness: The best security strategy for 2024

CISOs are relying on reactive strategies post-breach rather than proactive measures that better prepare the whole team before an incident strikes.

By Scott Goodwin • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Dec 2023
Action1 Corporation expands into European market with new German data centre
Hyperscale

Action1 Corporation expands into European market with new German data centre

US firm Action1 enters the European market, launching a new data centre in Frankfurt, placing emphasis on GDPR compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Dec 2023
LogRhythm sponsors 2023 Scottish Cyber Awards in support of UK cybersecurity
Security Information and Event Management

LogRhythm sponsors 2023 Scottish Cyber Awards in support of UK cybersecurity

LogRhythm has sponsored the 2023 Scottish Cyber Awards, supporting UK cybersecurity and fostering industry innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023