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January sees three-year high in ransomware attacks across the globe
Artificial Intelligence

January sees three-year high in ransomware attacks across the globe

Despite a 27% drop from December 2023, January 2024 saw a three-year high in ransomware attacks, reflecting a year-on-year rise. NCC Group's analysis shows Lockbit remains the top perpetrator.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
Cybersecurity report reveals 75% spike in cloud attacks
AI Security

Cybersecurity report reveals 75% spike in cloud attacks

CrowdStrike's 2024 Global Threat Report unveils a 75% spike in successful cloud attacks along with a worrying rise in the speed and stealthiness of cybercrimes.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
Proaxiom launches ASD-compliant cybersecurity for SMBs & MSPs
Security Operations Centres

Proaxiom launches ASD-compliant cybersecurity for SMBs & MSPs

Proaxiom Australia launches a Microsoft technology-based cybersecurity solution for SMBs and MSPs, providing Essential Eight compliance, cyber insurance readiness, and continuous assistance from a Security Operations Centre.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
Recorded Future rolls out AI tech to combat global threats
Data Analytics

Recorded Future rolls out AI tech to combat global threats

Recorded Future, the world's largest intelligence firm, unveils its pioneering AI technology designed to fight global threats. The 'Intelligence Graph' has been gathering and analysing threat data for a decade, upgrading it into actionable insights.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024
Armis acquires CTCI, forms AI-powered cybersecurity powerhouse
Artificial Intelligence

Armis acquires CTCI, forms AI-powered cybersecurity powerhouse

Armis acquires AI threat intelligence firm, CTCI, boosting its forecast abilities and creating a powerful new Global Threat Intelligence Service.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
'Artificial Inflation of Traffic' scams skyrocket in 2023
Artificial Intelligence

'Artificial Inflation of Traffic' scams skyrocket in 2023

A Swedish report exposes a disturbing surge in Artificial Inflation of Traffic (AIT) fraud, with 20 billion fraudulent SMS messages costing organisations a total of $1.16 billion in 2023.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Rise in Valentine's Day scamming on dating apps, warns Cequence Security
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Rise in Valentine's Day scamming on dating apps, warns Cequence Security

This Valentine's Day, Cequence Security's alarming research reveals an increase in scamming activity on dating apps, with fraudsters posing as romantic prospects to exploit users financially.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024
Kylie Watson becomes DXC Technology's Head of Security for ANZ
Risk & Compliance

Kylie Watson becomes DXC Technology's Head of Security for ANZ

DXC Technology has chosen Kylie Watson, a seasoned cybersecurity specialist, as the Security Head for Australia and New Zealand, poised to empower their clients against intensifying cyber threats.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024
Sophos named Leader in midsize business security by IDC
Firewalls

Sophos named Leader in midsize business security by IDC

Sophos soars to Leader status in the IDC MarketScape report for modern endpoint security aimed at midsize businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
BlueVoyant warns of rising cyber threats beyond IT perimeters
Email Security

BlueVoyant warns of rising cyber threats beyond IT perimeters

BlueVoyant's second report on external cyber defence trends highlights emerging risks beyond IT perimeters, including AI's role in intensifying cyber attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
BlueVoyant report details rising AI-enabled cybercrime trends
Phishing

BlueVoyant report details rising AI-enabled cybercrime trends

New report by cybersecurity firm BlueVoyant identifies worrying advances in cyber threats and urges increased business vigilance. The emerging trends include AI-aided phishing and online ad exploitation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2024
Sean Muirhead named Chief Product Officer at Logpoint
Firewalls

Sean Muirhead named Chief Product Officer at Logpoint

Cybersecurity veteran, Sean Muirhead, joins London-based powerbrand, Logpoint, as CPO, bringing his broad industry and product development expertise to strengthen Logpoint's product strategy and market initiatives.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
SentinelOne boosts AI-powered threat-hunting with new WatchTower features
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

SentinelOne boosts AI-powered threat-hunting with new WatchTower features

SentinelOne boosts its AI-enabled WatchTower threat-hunting services with new features, helping businesses combat increasingly complex cyber attacks with machine speed effectiveness.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Check Point launches Infinity AI Copilot tackling cybersecurity challenges
Generative AI

Check Point launches Infinity AI Copilot tackling cybersecurity challenges

Check Point Software pioneers the next era of cybersecurity with its Infinity AI Copilot, an AI-driven platform designed to address the alarming global rise in ransomware attacks and bolster security measures in the face of a deepening skills shortage.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
SentinelOne expands threat hunting capabilities in WatchTower services
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

SentinelOne expands threat hunting capabilities in WatchTower services

AI security firm SentinelOne unveils advanced threat hunting capabilities for its WatchTower services, bolstering cybersecurity defences for businesses amid rising cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Logpoint enhances Converged SIEM for optimised threat detection
Semiconductors

Logpoint enhances Converged SIEM for optimised threat detection

Cybersecurity firm Logpoint bolsters the functionality of its Converged SIEM platform to optimise threat detection and case management.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Threat intelligence stories

Singapore's local cyber threats spike by 52.9% in 2023, reveals Kaspersky
DataCentre infrastructure

Singapore's local cyber threats spike by 52.9% in 2023, reveals Kaspersky

Cyber threats originating from Singaporean servers soared by 52.9% in 2023, with over 17 million incidents detected, as indicated by recent Kaspersky data.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Australians lose $3.1bn in 2022 to rising online scams
Cloud Security

Australians lose $3.1bn in 2022 to rising online scams

Aussies lost around $3.1bn in 2022 due to online scams, warns the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and cloud security firm Akamai.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024