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Rise in ransomware groups reshapes cybersecurity landscape
Malware

Rise in ransomware groups reshapes cybersecurity landscape

Secureworks' latest report reveals a 30% rise in active ransomware groups, highlighting evolving cyber threats and increased complexity for network defenders.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
American Water breach highlights infrastructure vulnerabilities
Digital Transformation

American Water breach highlights infrastructure vulnerabilities

American Water has reported a cybersecurity breach, highlighting the vulnerabilities threatening critical infrastructure such as water treatment facilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Phosphorus expands into APJ with new leadership appointments
Digital Transformation

Phosphorus expands into APJ with new leadership appointments

Phosphorus is enhancing its presence in the Asia Pacific and Japan region, appointing Brett Raphael and Alex Nehmy to lead its expansion efforts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Exclusive: Claroty highlights risks and solutions for cyber-physical systems
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Exclusive: Claroty highlights risks and solutions for cyber-physical systems

Claroty highlights the growing risks to cyber-physical systems and the need for specialised solutions during Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
BlackBerry report: Cyber threats up 53%, critical sectors hit
Malware

BlackBerry report: Cyber threats up 53%, critical sectors hit

Rreport reveals a 53% surge in new malware samples, detecting 11,500 daily threats, with 43,500 cyberattacks thwarted each day from April to June 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
Trend Micro report: America tops global cyber risk index
Multi-factor authentication

Trend Micro report: America tops global cyber risk index

Trend Micro's 2024 Cyber Risk Report highlights America as the top-risk nation, citing vulnerabilities in banking and critical infrastructure sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
Report: 80% of critical infrastructure hit by email breaches
Phishing

Report: 80% of critical infrastructure hit by email breaches

A new OPSWAT report reveals 80% of critical infrastructure organisations faced email security breaches last year, urging a zero-trust security approach.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
Armis hires Christina Kemper to lead international expansion
Software-as-a-Service

Armis hires Christina Kemper to lead international expansion

Armis appoints Christina Kemper as Vice President of International to drive global sales growth and partnerships across EMEA and Asia Pacific.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Critical Infrastructure stories

London ranks among top ten costly cities for data centres
Data centers

London ranks among top ten costly cities for data centres

Turner & Townsend's report reveals London ranks 10th for expensive data centres, amidst rising challenges in power and supply chain amid AI demand.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Bugcrowd partners with SEC DATACOM in cybersecurity push
Ransomware

Bugcrowd partners with SEC DATACOM in cybersecurity push

Bugcrowd has formed an agreement with SEC DATACOM to bolster cybersecurity across Finland and the Baltic regions amid rising threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Lack of funding & staff weakens Europe's cybersecurity teams
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Lack of funding & staff weakens Europe's cybersecurity teams

ISACA's survey shows European cybersecurity teams are underfunded and understaffed, with 52% citing inadequate budgets, 61% lacking staff.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024
Vertiv Masterclass in Singapore spotlights AI in infrastructure
Digital Transformation

Vertiv Masterclass in Singapore spotlights AI in infrastructure

The Vertiv Masterclass in Singapore attracted 200 industry professionals, focussing on AI's transformative impact on critical infrastructure and high-density computing.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
BlackBerry report finds NHS & schools hit by surge in malware
Malware

BlackBerry report finds NHS & schools hit by surge in malware

BlackBerry's latest Global Threat Intelligence Report reveals a 53% surge in malware, with 11,500 daily samples blocked.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024
Cybersecurity Month: Experts urge businesses to boost defences
DevOps

Cybersecurity Month: Experts urge businesses to boost defences

Cybersecurity Awareness Month highlights the urgent necessity for businesses to strengthen defences amid rising cyber threats, with AI and education at the forefront.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024
Cyber attack disrupts 20 UK railway stations, sparks security fears
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber attack disrupts 20 UK railway stations, sparks security fears

A cyberattack disrupted services at 20 UK railway stations, exposing security flaws in public transport infrastructure and raising public anxiety over data breaches.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
New report reveals EMEA firms struggle with critical security debt
Application Security

New report reveals EMEA firms struggle with critical security debt

New Veracode research reveals 68% of EMEA organisations have software vulnerabilities unaddressed for over a year, with 46% facing critical risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
What cyber lessons can be learned from the Paris Olympics?
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

What cyber lessons can be learned from the Paris Olympics?

Australia gears up for future events, learning cybersecurity lessons from Paris 2024. Despite fewer successful attacks, unsecure partners and fraudulent sites pose challenges.

By Adrian Covich • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Gallagher Security India expands team with new hires
Power / Energy

Gallagher Security India expands team with new hires

Gallagher Security India bolsters its team, appointing Deneshkumar V as General Manager and Manav Kushwaha as Regional Manager, among four new hires in 2024.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024