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CompTIA forms Cybersecurity Advisory Council with industry experts to tackle major cybersecurity challenges and threats in 2021 and beyond.

The research also found that 35% of the breaches recorded by Tenable were caused by ransomware attacks, while 14% of breaches stemmed from email compromises.

2020 saw a surge in cybercrime attacks, with COVID-19 being exploited by criminals. Here are the cybersecurity threats to watch out for in 2021.

German cloud security firm Hornetsecurity has acquired backup solutions company Altaro, as part of its ongoing expansion strategy.

Sophos presents a 20-year retrospective of cyber-threats, from the Worm Era to the Monetisation Era and the current Ransomware Era.

On-demand, always-on and hybrid models provide different services for different needs, writes Radware product marketing manager Eyal Arazi.

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.