Cybersafety stories - Page 8

2020 saw an increase in ransomware attacks, with hackers collaborating and using new tactics, according to cybersecurity firm Sophos.

2020 has brought constant changes, curveballs, and shifts in business strategy. Here are the key infosecurity trends for 2021.

Deploying and managing web application firewalls in cloud environments is a challenge, says Radware's Yaniv Hoffman.

Kaspersky detected more trojans, backdoors and worms than last year, representing an overall 5.2% increase in detected malicious files year-on-year.

Zscaler appoints Steve Singer as Regional VP and Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand. He will focus on growth and expanding local partnerships.

Cyber-threat fusion centres transform siloed security, enhancing cross-department intel sharing & decision-making.

CISOs must determine what their organisation’s security goals are, including the organisation’s risk profile and appetite, and, of course, their budget.

The need for robust cybersecurity is growing as cybercriminals adapt their tactics. Network detection and response (NDR) is now essential.

Industrial cyber-risk in Asia is increasing due to IT-OT integration, geopolitical tension, and cloud-based applications, says Gartner.

The solution, which implements a zero trust approach to cloud workloads, aims to minimise attack surfaces and enforces security across multi-cloud footprints.

Asia's energy, oil and gas, and manufacturing sectors are rapidly digitizing operations to remain competitive, driving a greater focus on cybersecurity.

Malwarebytes expands its protection suite and partners with cyber-insurance provider Coalition to offer customers joint discounts.

Consumers are being warned to stay vigilant as fraudsters and cybercriminals target online shoppers ahead of the holiday season.

Australian banks are urged to invest in artificial intelligence to combat money laundering, with 68% believing it is the solution.

Claroty and CrowdStrike have partnered to integrate their platforms, delivering visibility into industrial control system networks and endpoints.

Vectra AI's head of security engineering, Chris Fisher, discusses the rise of security breaches in Microsoft O365 and how to protect against them.

80% of data breaches involve compromised passwords, according to Verizon. Organisations must prioritize security measures. #CyberSecurity.

The global economic impact of COVID-19 has changed the Australian manufacturing industry forever, highlighting the need for increased cybersecurity measures.

Two-thirds of Australian organisations hit by ransomware attacks in past year, with 33% paying ransoms, costs reaching AU$1.25m on average.

SonicWall's VP for regional sales in APAC, Debasish Mukherjee, discusses the company's Boundless Cybersecurity solution and the 'cybersecurity business gap'.