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Trend Micro dismantles major ransomware group LockBit

Trend Micro collaborates with global law enforcement agents to disrupt major ransomware group, LockBit, responsible for a quarter of 2023's ransomware leaks amounting to billions of dollars.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024

Malware

Jamf report highlights poor cyber hygiene in organisations & individuals

40% of mobile users and 39% of organisations are vulnerable to cyber threats as they operate devices with known weaknesses, according to Jamf's annual Security 360 report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024

Risk & Compliance

Hackuity achieves SOC 2 Type II compliance for data security

Hackuity, the RBVM company, attains SOC 2 Type II compliance, showcasing strong data security and compliance that uphold rigorous American standards, providing customers with enterprise-grade security assurance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024

Firewalls

New Barracuda threat report reveals web apps exploitation methods

The Threat Spotlight report by Barracuda Networks reveals a surge in cyberattacks exploiting web application security gaps, with over 18 billion attacks mitigated in 2023.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Armis acquires CTCI, forms AI-powered cybersecurity powerhouse

Armis acquires AI threat intelligence firm, CTCI, boosting its forecast abilities and creating a powerful new Global Threat Intelligence Service.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024

Phishing

Australian & NZ workers fear businesses are ill-equipped for cyber threats

Nearly half of Australian and New Zealand workers do not feel ready to combat cyberattack threats, with 43% fearing becoming scam or phishing victims at work, ELMO Software research reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024

Cybersecurity

Absolute Software offers 90-day free support amid Ivanti vulnerabilities

Absolute Software steps up amid Ivanti vulnerabilities, offering 90 days of free product licenses and support to potentially affected organisations for cyber resilience.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024

Data Analytics

Sternum & ChargePoint secure Home Flex against IoT vulnerabilities

In a bid to combat IoT vulnerabilities, security firm Sternum collaborates with ChargePoint to enhance the protection of ChargePoint Home Flex, following the uncovering of significant security flaws.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024

EduTech

SecurityBridge rated a top source for SAP vulnerability discoveries

SecurityBridge's Research Lab is lauded by SAP's Security Response Team as a leading source for detecting software issues. This recognises a key role in fortifying international SAP security infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024

Malware

Less than 1% vulnerabilities pose highest risk in 2023, finds Qualys

Less than 1% of security vulnerabilities created the highest risks to businesses in 2023, with 97 high-risk vulnerabilities exploited undetected, says Qualys Threat Research Unit report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Physical Security

Retail theft at self-checkouts doubles, AI poses possible solution

Surging retail theft via self-checkouts sees cart-based losses doubling in a year, costing the average store over $102k annually, reveals an Everseen report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Browsers

Guardio Labs exposes critical vulnerability in Opera browser

Guardio Labs uncovers a significant zero-day vulnerability in Opera's browser, threatening its 350 million active users; Opera's 'My-Flow' feature enables act of exploitation.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Supply Chain

Report highlights growing cyber vulnerabilities, CISO Darren Humphries comments

Critical cyber vulnerabilities are soaring, with 74% of firms struggling to swiftly patch holes, warns Darren Humphries, CISO at technology services provider, Acora.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024

Unified Communications

Semgrep and HackerOne unite to improve code security reviews

In response to rising cyber threats, Semgrep and HackerOne's PullRequest aim to streamline early vulnerability detection and testing in software development through a new collaborative initiative.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2024

Supply Chain

Software security strains under supply chain complexity, Slim.AI reveals

Over 40% of firms struggle to tackle vulnerabilities in the rising complexity of software supply chains, despite sizeable resource allocation, says Slim.AI's recent Container Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jan 2024

Encryption

Google Cloud launches tool to detect plaintext credentials for free

Google Cloud launches a secret discovery tool aimed at boosting organisation's security by detecting and monitoring plaintext credentials, part of its no-cost Sensitive Data Protection offering.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Security vulnerabilities stories

Software-as-a-Service

Take a closer look at your company's software supply chain

Amid the rise of remote work and cloud technology, firms face increased cyber security risks from poorly managed software supply chains, warns industry expert.

By Gemma Moore • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Investment Association alerts UK investors of AI trading risks

UK's Investment Association cautions investors on relying solely on AI and trading bots for investments, noting the potential financial risks and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024

Security vulnerabilities

UK businesses embrace multi-cloud environments, says OVHcloud report

Amid growing usage, OVHcloud research reveals 62% of large UK organisations are implementing multi-cloud environments, with 64% predicting an increase over the next two years.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024