Cyberattacks stories - Page 3

Australia leads in high-impact cyber incidents, study finds
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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A study reveals 76% of Australian firms faced high-impact cyber incidents last year, the highest among surveyed countries, exposing gaps in crisis readiness.

Commvault unveils enhanced Cleanroom Recovery to cut downtime
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Commvault launches enhanced Cleanroom Recovery with 'Factory Reset' to accelerate infrastructure restoration and reduce downtime post-cyberattacks.

SquareX raises USD $20M to boost enterprise browser security
Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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SquareX raises USD $20 million in Series A funding to enhance enterprise browser security with its Browser Detection and Response technology.

AI use in enterprises soars but brings surge in cyber risks
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Enterprise AI use has surged over 3,000%, with ChatGPT dominating but also being the most-blocked app due to security concerns, says Zscaler report.

Veeam unveils data resilience model as outages cost more than $400 billion
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Veeam Software launches Data Resilience Maturity Model after McKinsey study reveals most firms overestimate their data resilience capabilities.

Rubrik expands executive team, appoints Kavitha Mariappan CTxO
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Rubrik appoints Kavitha Mariappan as Chief Transformation Officer to drive cyber resilience and client engagement amid rising digital threats.

Cloudflare details Q1 Internet disruptions from quakes to storms
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Cloudflare's Q1 2025 report reveals global internet disruptions caused by earthquakes, power outages, cyberattacks, and a monkey-induced blackout in Sri Lanka.

Nine in ten IT leaders faced cyberattacks as threats intensify
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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A new report reveals that 90% of IT leaders faced cyberattacks in 2024, with nearly one fifth enduring over 25 breaches amid growing cloud vulnerabilities.

Rise in phishing scams as SVG attachments target login data
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Kaspersky reveals a six-fold spike in phishing attacks via SVG image files in March 2025, targeting users with fake Google and Microsoft login pages.

Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver to Channel Sales Lead for APAC
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver as Director of Channel Sales for APAC to boost deep observability amid rising cybersecurity demands across the region.

Ekco launches complete cybersecurity for smaller firms
Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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Ekco launches Cyber Defence Complete, a new service offering SMBs enterprise-level cybersecurity protection using tools from Microsoft and CrowdStrike.

UK firms face rising cyberwarfare threats & GBP £14.2m costs
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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UK firms face soaring cyberwarfare threats, with Transport and Logistics hit hardest at GBP £14.2m average ransomware costs amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Australian councils urged to adopt managed security services
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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In light of rising cyberattacks, Australian councils are urged to consider Managed Security Service Providers essential for robust cybersecurity and public trust.

Cyberattacks: A ticking time bomb for financial stability?
Mon, 14th Apr 2025
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The financial sector faces unprecedented cyber threats, with losses exceeding USD $12 billion in two decades, raising alarms over global economic stability.

Market volatility & cyber threat increase amid US tariffs
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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Steve Vintz, Co-CEO of Tenable, warns that President Trump's tariffs could heighten cyberattack risks, urging firms to strengthen cybersecurity amid market volatility.

Zscaler report urges shift from VPNs to Zero Trust
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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Zscaler's 2025 ThreatLabz VPN Risk Report reveals soaring VPN usage in Australia but warns of heightened security risks, urging a shift to Zero Trust architectures.

Black Talon Security promotes Paul Murphy to growth role
Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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Black Talon Security has elevated Paul Murphy to Chief Growth Officer, aiming to boost strategies and partnerships in the dental and healthcare sectors.

Australian firms face rising security & travel challenges
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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International SOS warns that Australian businesses face escalating security threats in its 2025 Risk Outlook, with 65% globally reporting heightened risks.

Exclusive: ThreatLocker's Danny Jenkins urges firms to block by default
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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ThreatLocker’s CEO Danny Jenkins warns that 95% of firms neglect basic cybersecurity measures, risking devastating cyberattacks, urging a default block approach.

Cyberattacks expose vulnerabilities in Aussie super funds
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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A series of cyberattacks on Australia's superannuation funds has exposed critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities, sparking urgent national security concerns.