The 2023 report highlights that zero-day vulnerabilities (previously undisclosed vulnerabilities) have been increasingly exploited, with a sharp rise in attacks targeting these flaws compared to 2022. Malicious actors took advantage of these zero-days to compromise enterprise networks, gaining unauthorised access...
Insider attacks have become a major problem for enterprises in the current digital ecosystem. Such a risk arises from a worker or from a trusted insider who, having confidential information, deliberately or accidentally exposes that security to danger. Such acts...
With digitalisation, the threats to the IT infrastructure also increase. Keeping that in mind, Elastic, the AI search company, released the 2024 Global Threat Report, with insights into a dynamic threat environment. This shows that without proper cybersecurity testing and...
The healthcare sector does not seem to be a main target of cybersecurity issues. However, it is the top target, and the ransomware attacks have seen a four-year surge of cyber incidents in 2024. The "State of Ransomware in Healthcare...
IMSI catchers, sometimes referred to as cell-site simulators or fake cell towers, can be difficult to detect since they imitate real cell towers to capture mobile phone data. With proper cybersecurity testing measures, you can effectively be alert to these...
Ever wondered that today you don’t need to explain the need for cybersecurity, regardless of the business’s size, as cyberattacks are happening every day? Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are typically viewed as easy targets for hackers due to their...
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner’s (OAIC) latest Notifiable Data Breaches Report (January to June 2024) presents a critical reflection on the rising tide of data breaches. This period saw a substantial increase in the number of reported data...
The use of info stealers by cybercriminals presents a threat to the security and wellbeing of Australian organisations. Info stealer infections commonly present as precursor activity to major cyber security incidents, as cybercriminals use them to gather user credentials. These...
In today’s economic landscape, businesses of all sizes are feeling the pressure to cut costs without compromising on critical operations. One area where companies can optimize resources while maintaining high levels of security is using Virtual Chief Information Security Officer...
In this modern world of business, companies usually depend on third-party vendors for important services like IT support and managing supply chains. These partnerships can help make things more efficient and promote growth, but they also bring risks that require...