Malicious Insiders stories
Enhancing data centre security with mobile access control
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endpoint protection
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encryption
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physical security
Mobile access control is revolutionising data centre security, addressing insider threats and ensuring compliance with mandates like GDPR and NDB.
The insider threat: Why Australian businesses are most vulnerable from within
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endpoint protection
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cybersecurity
Australian businesses face a growing insider threat, with a 2022 study revealing 67% of companies grappling with frequent internal security incidents.
CrowdStrike report reveals rise in cyber threats & intrusions
Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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financial systems
CrowdStrike's 2024 Threat Hunting Report exposes sophisticated cyber threats from nation-state actors and eCrime groups, highlighting a 55% rise in hands-on-keyboard intrusions.
Average cost of an Australian data breach hits AUD $4.26 million
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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private cloud
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
IBM's latest report reveals Australian data breach costs hit a record AUD $4.26 million in 2024, with phishing and stolen credentials as top attack vectors.
Akamai report: 42% of web traffic driven by bots, 65% malicious
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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endpoint protection
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phishing
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email security
Akamai's latest report reveals that 42% of web traffic is bot-driven, with 65% of these bots malicious, heavily impacting the eCommerce sector.
Rise in Drainer-as-a-Service attacks lead to high-profile breaches
Fri, 19th Jan 2024
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endpoint protection
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mfa
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cryptocurrency
The rise in Drainer-as-a-Service (DaaS) cyber crimes indicates growing threats to social media accounts and cryptocurrency safety, including high-profile breaches.
Proofpoint to acquire AI cybersecurity firm Tessian in strategic move
Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
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endpoint protection
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risk & compliance
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edr
Cybersecurity giant Proofpoint is set to acquire AI firm Tessian, bolstering its defences against email-based threats.
Kaspersky uncovers 3-year old supply chain attack campaign
Fri, 22nd Sep 2023
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endpoint protection
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edr
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software
Kaspersky identifies new Linux-targeting malware campaign using infected Free Download Manager software, stealing sensitive information.
Secureworks identifies malicious Qakbot ransomware campaign
Wed, 30th Aug 2023
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malware
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
Secureworks' Counter Threat Unit researchers have long maintained active monitoring of the botnet and detected the disruption activity on August 25.
Cloudflare and IBM work to combat malicious bot traffic
Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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edr
Cloudflare has announced that IBM Cloud Internet Services, powered by Cloudflare, has expanded its offering to include Cloudflare Bot Management.
APJ commerce web attacks surpass 1.15 billion - report
Wed, 14th Jun 2023
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endpoint protection
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edr
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akamai
Akamai finds that in APJ more than 1.15 billion web attacks were recorded in the commerce sector, across retail and hotel and travel verticals.
Check Point reveals top malware and vulnerabilities in April 2023
Tue, 16th May 2023
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malware
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
Researchers uncovered a substantial Qbot malspam campaign distributed through malicious PDF files attached to emails seen in multiple languages.
ESET shares key changes in world of advanced persistent threat activity
Thu, 11th May 2023
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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edr
ESET releases APT Activity Report, revealing China-aligned threat actors targeting Europe and Iran-aligned group deploying new backdoor in Israel.
Noname and IBM team up to deliver advanced API security
Fri, 28th Apr 2023
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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edr
Noname Security collaborates with IBM to enhance API security and protect customers from vulnerabilities and design flaws.
Zimperium reveals new Android threat 'the Schoolyard Bully'
Wed, 7th Dec 2022
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smartphones
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endpoint protection
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edr
Zimperium has revealed details of a newly discovered Android threat campaign that has been stealing Facebook credentials from unsuspecting users since 2018.
Kaspersky uncovers details about active cyber-espionage campaign
Tue, 13th Sep 2022
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malware
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endpoint protection
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edr
Nearly 10 years since experts unmasked an active cyber-espionage campaign, the state-sponsored group continues to show prolific updating of tactics.
Research: 61% of companies have suffered an insider attack in last 12 months
Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
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endpoint protection
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casb
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edr
New research by Bitglass reveals 61% of companies faced insider attacks in the past year, with rapid cloud migration and remote work increasing vulnerabilities.
Are Asian nations too relaxed about cybersecurity?
Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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edutech
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endpoint protection
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edr
People from some Asian countries, particularly Japan, are less concerned about cybersecurity, according to a study from Carnegie Mellon University.
When innocent mistakes turn into costly problems
Mon, 1st May 2017
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endpoint protection
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edr
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hackers
70% of firms faced pricey security breaches due to compromised accounts, careless misuse, or malicious insiders—only 1% were unscathed.
Forcepoint launches new security tool to stop 'risky' behaviour in its tracks
Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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endpoint protection
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casb
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edr
Forcepoint is taking on the cybersecurity scene in Australia with the launch of its SureView Insider Threat tool to help organisations battle threats.