Spending on shared cloud infrastructure reached $US12.5 billion in the fifth quarter. Spending on compute and storage infrastructure products for cloud deployments, including dedicated and shared environments, increased 17.2 per cent year over year in the first quarter of 2022 (1Q22) to $US18.3 billion. This growth continues a series of…
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HTML attachments are not scanned by anti-spam nor anti-virus solutions. Businesses in Asia-Pacific could find themselves vulnerable to attack via HTML attachment, with 21 per cent of all HTML attachments analysed found to be malicious – according to Barracuda, a trusted partner and leading provider of cloud-first security solutions. Having…
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This joint Cybersecurity Advisory was coauthored by the NSA. Summary This joint Cybersecurity Advisory describes the ways in which People’s Republic of China (PRC) state-sponsored cyber actors continue to exploit publicly known vulnerabilities to establish a broad network of compromised infrastructure. These actors use the network to exploit a wide…
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ABI Research’s new whitepaper presents critical and actionable cybersecurity trends and forecasts. Global cybersecurity spending in industrial critical infrastructure sectors (e.g., energy, transport, and water & waste management) is expected to hit $US23 billion by the end of 2022 and grow at a CAGR of 10 per cent to reach $US36.67 billion in 2027. This…
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Cybercrime groups have threatened to conduct cyber operations. Evolving intelligence indicates that the Russian government is exploring options for potential cyberattacks. Recent Russian state-sponsored cyber operations have included distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, and older operations have included deployment of destructive malware against Ukrainian government and critical infrastructure organizations. Additionally, some cybercrime groups…
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Cybercrime cartels have studied the interdependences of financial institutions. A joint advisory has been published by the U.S., UK, Canada, and ANZ warning of malicious cyber activity targeting MSPs and providing guidance on how best to protect against these cyber threats. VMware’s recent Modern Bank Heists report, referenced this, revealing 60 per cent of financial…
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Phishing is the most common type of cyberattack threatening its networks and information. As cyberattacks become more frequent and sophisticated, it’s crucial that governments are well-equipped to not only respond to threats but prevent them from happening in the first place. Everyone needs to be on the same page in…
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There is a noticeable spike in cyberattacks on businesses and government agencies. Despite the impressive growth of the global security industry, there is a noticeable spike in cyberattacks on businesses and government agencies in the recent past. Now the prevailing geopolitical tensions are further threatening to disrupt and undermine industries…
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The new facility will further boost ASD’s capabilities as Australia’s leading agency. The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has unveiled a new world-class cyber and foreign intelligence facility, as the agency prepares to mark 75 years defending Australia from global threats. The new facility, located at Majura Park, Canberra, will further…
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Organizations are collaborating with cybersecurity providers to boost the security of their infrastructure. The prevailing geopolitical tensions are threatening to disrupt and undermine technology industries and spread well beyond national borders. There are concerns about cyber attacks, particularly on critical infrastructure, and as a result, companies need to strengthen their…
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