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ExtraHop open sources its machine learning dataset

The initiative aims to expand cybersecurity collaboration, advance innovation across the industry, and level the playing field for defenders.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2023

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

APAC lacking 2.1M cybersecurity professionals, is AI the answer?

APAC needs 2.1 million cybersecurity professionals to combat evolving threats, and Kaspersky suggests utilising AI to boost defences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2023

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Hospitality sector facing distinct security challenges

Trustwave releases research on cybersecurity risks faced by the hospitality sector, including specific threats and mitigation strategies.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2023

Malware

CyberArk unveils AI Center of Excellence for cybersecurity

93% of security professionals surveyed expect AI-enabled threats to affect their organisation in 2023, with AI-powered malware cited as the top concern.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2023

Software-as-a-Service

Check Point to acquire SaaS security vendor Atmosec

The technology will help discover malicious applications, prevent communication with risky 3rd party applications and fix SaaS misconfigurations.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2023

Software-as-a-Service

Check Point to acquire SaaS discovery specialists Atmosec

Check Point Software Technologies acquires Atmosec to enhance its SaaS security offering and address security gaps in SaaS applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2023

Gaming

Most attacked games revealed as dangerous gaming habits rise

Improper gaming habits can lead to malware and viruses, account takeover, identity theft, swatting and doxing, spyware, data breaches, DDoS attacks and more.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2023

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Malicious web application transactions skyrocket 500%

Radware, a provider of cyber security and application delivery solutions, has released its first half of the 2023 Global Threat Analysis Report.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2023

Ransomware

NCC Group reveals Cl0p ransomware attack continues to dominate

The findings mark a 154% increase year-on-year (198 attacks in July 2022), and a 16% rise on the previous month (434 attacks in June 2023).

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2023

Ransomware

New security vulnerabilities exploited en masse in 2023 - Rapid7

Rapid7 released its 2023 Mid-Year Threat Review, which provides a detailed snapshot of the attack landscape in the first six months of this year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2023

Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Another update from Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks' Luisa Genovese discusses the threats facing cloud environments in TechDay's latest IT Jam.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Aug 2023

Network Infrastructure

Video: 10 minute IT Jams - An update from Check Point Software

Check Point Software's Security Engineering Manager, Sadiq Iqbal, discusses the company's cyber security solutions for the APAC market.

By Tom Raynel • 6 min read • Fri, 18th Aug 2023

Ransomware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Another update from Mandiant

Mandiant's CTO, Charles Carmakal, discusses cyber security, threat intelligence, and projects in the APAC region.

By Tom Raynel • 5 min read • Fri, 18th Aug 2023

Phishing

Phishing remains most dominant, fastest growing internet crime

Email is the most exploited threat vector; phishing remains borderless; and attackers are increasingly impersonating trusted name brands.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Aug 2023

Cloud Security

New threat report reveals 10 minutes from recon to attack

The 2023 Global Cloud Threat Report breaks down what is lurking in some software supply chains and how automation has been weaponised in the cloud.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2023

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Video: 10 Minute IT Jam - An update from Trustwave

TechDay's 10-Minute IT Jams speaks to Craig Searle, Director of Consulting at Trustwave on crisis management and effective cyberattack protocols.

By Tom Raynel • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Threat stories

Data Protection

Telstra Purple Welcomes Luke Barker to Lead Security Practice

Luke Barker appointed as head of Security Practice at Telstra Purple, leading the way in cybersecurity for business and government customers.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2023

Digital Transformation

True partners with Vectra AI to improve risk management

Vectra AI has been appointed by True Digital Group, Thailand's digital transformation enabler, to strengthen its defence against growing cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2023