Data breach stories - Page 9
Twelve social media threats to watch for in 2023
Mon, 14th Nov 2022
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malware
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phishing
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email security
There are so many social media platforms for us to choose from— and the same is true for cybercriminals looking to deploy their next attack.
A dangerous game of hide and seek
Mon, 31st Oct 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
A recent report by Sophos shows that cybercrooks are hiding (or dwelling) in the networks of smaller businesses for much longer than their larger counterparts.
Web companies most likely to lose your data – report
Wed, 12th Oct 2022
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Web companies more likely to lose data than other industries, according to new research by cybersecurity experts VPN Overview.
What to do if you’ve become a victim of a data breach
Tue, 11th Oct 2022
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vpns
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Protecting your personal data is crucial in today's digital age. Here are four steps to take in the event of a data breach.
Cyber resilience requires more than just cyber security
Fri, 7th Oct 2022
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physical security
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Organizations need to prioritize cyber resilience alongside cyber security to protect against evolving attacks. Physical security is also crucial.
Zimperium warns enterprises about new android spyware threat
Thu, 6th Oct 2022
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vpns
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breach prevention
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ai
Zimperium uncovers new type of Android spyware called RatMilad, capable of reading, writing and deleting files.
Exposed cloud data a $28 million cyber risk for the average company
Thu, 6th Oct 2022
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iaas
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
The average company with data in the cloud faces $28 million in data-breach risk, according to a new report from Varonis.
Patient details could be compromised as large North Island GP network hit by a cyber attack
Tue, 4th Oct 2022
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Large North Island GP network hit by cyber attack, patient details potentially compromised. Investigation underway.
Optus notifies customers of cyberattack and potential data compromise
Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
The company says that it immediately shut down the attack and is working with the Australian Cyber Security Centre to mitigate any further risks to customers.
Asia’s data privacy landscape is ‘coming of age’ – how can businesses cope?
Wed, 14th Sep 2022
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email security
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iam
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breach prevention
Identity theft and online fraud are on the rise, but data protection laws are evolving to combat them. Here are three key steps to address data privacy.
Palo Alto Networks adds new innovations to PrismaSASE
Fri, 2nd Sep 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
New innovations in PrismaSASE that enable customers to identify and remediate misconfigurations in SaaS apps using SSPM capabilities.
Aotearoa's new Privacy Commissioner shares focus moving forward
Mon, 29th Aug 2022
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
New Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster aims to prioritize privacy and increase data safety in New Zealand organizations.
Fortinet research reveals lack of enterprise security awareness in ANZ
Fri, 26th Aug 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Just over half of ANZ enterprises feel prepared to deal with cyber threats, but many struggle to detect breaches, according to Fortinet.
Consumers pay the price as data breach costs reach all-time high
Thu, 25th Aug 2022
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Costly and higher-impact data breaches are contributing to rising costs of goods and services, reveals IBM Security's annual report.
Secureworks CTU uncovers new information about DarkTortilla malware
Thu, 18th Aug 2022
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malware
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
DarkTortilla malware has been active since 2015, delivering popular info stealers and RATs, and now emerging with Cobalt Strike and Metasploit.
Weak breach data disclosure laws for IP theft leaves vital Australian industries vulnerable
Thu, 11th Aug 2022
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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breach prevention
Lack of mandatory reporting for intellectual property (IP) theft leaves Australian industries vulnerable to cyber attacks and foreign competition.
The importance of stopping identity sprawl for cybersecurity
Wed, 10th Aug 2022
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pam
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iam
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breach prevention
Most cyberattacks are caused by compromised credentials, according to the 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report.
Research shows attacks on the gaming industry are getting worse
Mon, 8th Aug 2022
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malware
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gaming
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ddos
Web application attacks in the gaming sector have grown by 167% from Q1 2021 to Q1 2022, according to new research from Akamai.
Claroty's Team82 uncovers two vulnerabilities in FileWave’s MDM system
Fri, 29th Jul 2022
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uc
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mdm
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breach prevention
Claroty’s research arm (Team82) has uncovered and disclosed two critical vulnerabilities in FileWave’s Mobile Device Management (MDM) system.
Cyber criminals continue to find new methods of attack
Mon, 25th Jul 2022
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
ForgeRock reports a 297% surge in consumer identity breaches, with supply chain and third-party suppliers as the main culprits.