Russian hackers claim responsibility for the incident Australian bond broker FIIG Securities has confirmed that it was the target of an unauthorized cyberattack, resulting in the breach of personal information. The company has taken immediate action by launching an investigation, engaging third-party cybersecurity experts, and isolating affected systems. Upon discovering…
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Embracing the Minimum Effective mindset involves taking a return-on-investment-driven approach In a recent report, Gartner, Inc. challenges prevailing notions in cybersecurity and urges Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) to adopt a “Minimum Effective” mindset to enhance the impact of their security programs. The research reveals that several myths surrounding cybersecurity…
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CISOs embrace a holistic approach In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are stepping up to the plate, going beyond their traditional roles of safeguarding organizations from cyber threats. With a keen eye on business success, CISOs are expanding their expertise to align technology solutions with…
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Enterprises are expected to invest more in UTM to address the expanding threat landscape A study conducted by Juniper Research, a renowned cybersecurity research firm, predicts a significant increase in spending on unified threat management (UTM) by enterprises worldwide. The study forecasts a 98 per cent growth in UTM spending…
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Four myths obscuring cybersecurity’s full value According to Gartner, there are four common myths that hinder the full value of cybersecurity for enterprises and impede the effectiveness of security programs. Gartner recommends that Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) adopt a “Minimum Effective” mindset to maximize the impact of cybersecurity for…
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International agencies unite to address growing cybersecurity concerns In a groundbreaking collaboration, cybersecurity authorities from the United States and around the world have issued a joint advisory to raise awareness of a significant cybersecurity threat posed by a state-sponsored cyber actor known as Volt Typhoon. This collective effort involves the…
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BNE has valuable assets to protect from increasingly frequent and sophisticated cyberattacks Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) operates Brisbane Airport (BNE), a vital part of Australia’s critical infrastructure that helps employ thousands of Queenslanders and contributes more than $US4 billion to the economy. The third-largest airport in the country by passenger…
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Tool used by Russia’s Federal Security Service The Australian Cyber Security Centre has released a Joint Cybersecurity Advisory with its international partners on the Snake implant. The Snake implant is a sophisticated cyber espionage tool designed and used by Center 16 of Russia’s Federal Security Service for long-term intelligence collection…
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HTML attacks can be tricky to detect Businesses in Asia-Pacific could find themselves vulnerable to attack via HTML attachment, as the proportion of malicious files doubles in less than 12 months, according to the most recent Threat Spotlight from Barracuda, a trusted partner and leading provider of cloud-enabled security solutions. Analysing…
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Aims to skill and certify 100,000 women in Asia Microsoft is initiating new partnerships under its Ready4Cybersecurity program in Asia to improve access to cybersecurity skills and careers for the historically and systemically underrepresented with a focus on young women. Into its second year, Ready4Cybersecurity is committing to skill and certify 100,000…
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