Threat Landscape stories - Page 18

Former CISO for Westpac and Acting Assistant Director of Cybersecurity at NCSC, Dan Richardson joins CyberCX in NZ as Exec Director for Strategy and Risk.

DDoS attacks surged 31% in 1H2023, driven by global events including the Russia-Ukraine war and NATO bids, according to NETSCOUT.

Ransomware attacks are happening faster than ever, with threat actors achieving complete system compromise in less than 24 hours, according to Secureworks. .

The partnership expands Interactive's cybersecurity offering and strengthens its position as a leader in the technology industry.

Over a quarter (26%) of cybersecurity professionals see this happening within the next year and 50% in the next five years.

Interestingly, only 42% of respondents in Oceania say their organisation conducts a cyber-risk assessment at least annually, compared to 43% in 2022.

As security threats continue to evolve and expand, organisations face unprecedented challenges in defending against modern threats.

From complex, persistent attacks to stealthy attempts on non-traditional devices, cybercriminals are constantly refining their tactics.

By adopting a zero trust model, organisations can reduce the risk of unauthorised access, data breaches, and lateral movement by cyber attackers.

BeyondTrust announces Workforce Passwords, a new capability to securely store and manage business application passwords.

IT channel partners focusing on managed services are expected to see significant growth in 2023, according to a new study from Canalys.

Cohesity expands its Data Security Alliance with Tata Consultancy Services to enhance cyber resilience solutions.

GOLD MELODY identified as cyber threat group selling access to compromised organisations to other criminals. Active since 2017.

Threat actors now realise it’s more effective, faster, and cheaper to steal credentials and log in than trying to hack through technical controls.

Organisations are turning to the Zero Trust security approach to protect sensitive data in an evolving cyber landscape. Identity is key.

The frequency and severity of cyber insurance claims both increased for businesses in 1H 2023, a new report finds.

The global big data security market has a value of US$18.2 billion in 2021 and is anticipated to increase at a CAGR of 13.10% from 2021 to 2030.

API vulnerabilities are becoming prime targets for cyberattacks, costing companies millions. Protect your APIs with strong security measures.

BlueVoyant, a global cybersecurity services company, has partnered with Qualys, a leading cloud-based IT, security and compliance solutions provider.

Due to the fact there is no silver bullet in cybersecurity, building resilience is key to reducing the likelihood of there being a successful attack.