UK Stories

Why Healthcare Organisations Need a Multi-Layered Approach to Protect Against Ever-Evolving Threats

The surge in virtual settings within UK healthcare has increased the attack surface for cyber criminals, exacerbating existing challenges.

By Sam Woodcock • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2023

Global Stories

Distributed Denial of Service

Ransomware attacks dipped in 2022 - threat report

Ransomware attacks decreased by 5% in 2022, but saw a surge between February and April due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, says a report by NCC Group.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2023

Firewalls

Progress named leader for network detection and response

Flowmon ADS landed squarely in the report's Technology Leaders quadrant, the category with the highest customer impact and technology excellence.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2023

Identity and Access Management

Yubico extends subscription programme, raises prices

Yubico has launched its enhanced YubiEnterprise Subscription program, expandedSecurity Key Series, and updated pricing structure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2023

Internet of Things

Why you need to make cybersecurity an urgent priority

Geopolitical uncertainty, rapid Internet of Things (IoT) adoption, and accelerated digitalisation will continue to fuel cyberattacks in the years to come.

By Ilan Rubin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2023

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Half of organisations have experienced an insider threat in past year

More than half of organizations have experienced an insider threat in the past year, according to a new report by Gurucul and Cybersecurity Insiders.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Jan 2023

Security Operations Centres

Preparing your IT security defences for the year ahead

Tools and services in place need to be constantly monitored and updated to ensure they can protect against both current and emerging threats.

By Michael Bovalino • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2023

Firewalls

Dicker Data brought on as WatchGuard's ANZ distributor

Dicker Data will gain access to distribute the entire range of WatchGuard's products in the Australian market, joining Dicker Data NZ.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2023

Malware

Hacktivists used more destructive malware in 2022 - report

New research from Nozomi Networks has found hacktivists shifted their tactics in 2022 from data theft and DDoS attacks to using more destructive malware.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2023

Firewalls

Darktrace notes health, retail and energy cyberattack trends

The most observed 2022 cyber incident in Australia's healthcare was suspicious network scan activity and multiple lateral movement model breaches in 2021.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jan 2023

Supply Chain

Number of cyberattacks will continue to increase in 2023

More than 4000 data breaches occurred in 2022 and companies were forced to increase their cybersecurity budget.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2023

EduTech

AI in cybersecurity market driven by rise in vulnerabilities

The driving factors can be attributed to increasing vulnerability of Wi-Fi networks, growing adoption of IoT, and an increasing number of connected devices.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jan 2023

Ransomware

Data breach in 2023 to exceed US$5 million/incident: Acronis

Between July and October, Acronis found that the proportion of phishing attacks has risen by 1.3, accounting for 76% of all attacks.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Dec 2022

Security Information and Event Management

LogRhythm releases state of security team report for 2022

The research looked into the current landscape of security solution capabilities, deployment strategies, gaps and the value of tool consolidation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Dec 2022

Ransomware

Security teams urged to prepare for next era of ransomware

The ransomware industry could be on the verge of a revolution that sees actors expand into other areas of cybercrime.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Dec 2022

Artificial Intelligence

Norton says the economy will shape threat landscape in 2023

Norton research predicts that economic pressures in 2023 will create the perfect environment for cyber scammers to exploit vulnerable individuals.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Dec 2022

Firewalls

Frost & Sullivan and Applied Risk address state of OT security

The whitepaper addresses common concerns facing OT security decision-makers as they invest in protecting their organisations against emergent risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Partner Programmes

Cyber Aware brings on Dicker Data as Australian distributor

Cyber Aware has appointed Dicker Data as its distributor in Australia in a move to strengthen its partner program in the region.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jan 2023

Application Security

AZ enters ASEAN distribution agreement with Synopsys

Singapore-based AZ Asia-Pacific partners with Synopsys, Inc. to offer application security testing solutions in ASEAN markets.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2023

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cybersecurity resilience top priority for organisations

Cybersecurity resilience is a top priority for companies in Australia as they look to defend against a rapidly evolving threat landscape.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Dec 2022