Global Stories

Cyber attacks on financial services sector surge in 2023

Cyber attacks on financial services surge in 2023 with a 137% rise in vendor email compromise attacks, posing serious financial risks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Financial Systems

2024 cybersecurity shifts to be driven by AI & APIs

Karl Mattson from Noname Security, predicts geopolitical conflict, AI disruption, and API regulation will shape a seismic 2024 cybersecurity landscape.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Ransomware

Integrity360 expands Microsoft security services across Europe

Cybersecurity firm Integrity360 bolsters its Microsoft security services across Europe, catering to 75% of businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Ransomware

Lion adopts Illumio Core to enhance cybersecurity after ransomware attack

Lion adopts Illumio Core for enhanced cyber resilience, increasing visibility over its extensive IT infrastructure and forming key part of breach response plan, following a devastating ransomware attack last year.

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

Ransomware

The 2023 ransomware stats: A look back to plan ahead

What can the 2023 ransomware stats tell us about the year that was, and how can we use them to plan for the year ahead?.

By Christiaan Beek • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2024

Smart Cities

Kaspersky forecasts increased cyber threats for APAC

Kaspersky's cyber threat forecast for 2024 asserts escalating digitalisation and political tensions in the APAC region.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2024

Cybersecurity

Boardrooms on notice: Cybersecurity oversight more important than ever

Amid prevalent cyber threats, the pivotal role of top-level executives in securing organisational integrity gets spotlit, as cybersecurity becomes a paramount concern in boardrooms.

By Marty Edwards • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024

DevOps

Cyber resilience vital for securing cyber insurance

Evolving cybersecurity threats mount pressure on businesses, driving demand for cyber insurance and raising insurers' security expectations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024

Encryption

Cybersecurity landscape shaped by PQC, AI & sustainability

Advances in quantum cryptography, AI, sustainability, infrastructure resilience and efforts to bridge the skill gap will drive cybersecurity in 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024

Data Protection

Asia Pacific firms face rising cyber threat, Dell report reveals

Dell's Global Data Protection Index reveals heightened cyber threat levels, with 57% of firms in the Asia Pacific reporting incidents that blocked data access; financial fallout doubles to an average of $1.4m per company.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024

Encryption

Hardware security modules market set to double by 2028

The global HSMs market is set to rise from $1.2bn in 2023 to $2.3bn by 2028, driven by growing cyber threats, data security needs and digital transactions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Christmas marked by sophisticated cyberattacks on retailers

Cybercriminals utilised new tactics across wider timeframes to launch complex attacks on online retailers during the 2023 holiday season.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jan 2024

Firewalls

Growing cyber crime rate boosts next-gen firewall market growth

Due to rising cyber crime, the next-gen firewall market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.48% between 2021 and 2028, per a Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence study.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Jan 2024

Edge Computing

Telecoms face GenAI threats and skills shortage in 2024

Telecoms battling GenAI security threats, grappling with skills shortage in 2024, warns EY report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023

Ransomware

Financial sector tops list for cyber attacks – report

Netwrix report identifies financial industry as prime cybercriminal target with 77% recording attacks in past year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Network Infrastructure

McGrathNicol becomes Founding Partner in Australian Insider Risk Centre

Advisory firm McGrathNicol has joined the Australian Insider Risk Centre of Excellence as a Founding Partner, set to contribute towards enhancing Australia's cyber resilience.

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

Malware

Combating cybercrime in NZ with a robust cybersecurity strategy

New Zealand businesses grapple with cybercrime's volatile threat landscape, as incidents across various sectors showcase the dire consequences. A nuanced approach to cybersecurity strategy is vital.

By Nyuk Loong Kiw • 6 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024

Malware

Digital transformation crucial for financial sector

Financial services could see improved staff satisfaction by embracing digital transformation, amid a decrease in the employment rate for talent aged 16-64.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024