Cyber Attacks

What Is Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

What Is Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Introducing EDR and answering your most pressing questions, this guide dives into Endpoint Detection and Response, a modern approach to endpoint security. EDR goes beyond traditional antivirus by proactively detecting suspicious behaviour and responding before harm is done. Read more for an in-depth look at EDR and MDR […]

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HubSpot investigating customer account hacks

HubSpot Investigating Customer Account Hacks Software firm HubSpot is investigating a cyber security incident that targeted its customers. “On June 22, we identified a security incident that involved bad actors targeting a limited number of HubSpot customers and attempting to gain unauthorised access to their accounts,” a HubSpot spokesperson told Reuters in an emailed statement. HubSpot is

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Stop SMS Scams Before They Hit Your Customers: A Mandatory SMS Sender ID Registry on the Horizon?

Stop SMS Scams Before They Hit Your Customers: A Mandatory SMS Sender ID Registry on the Horizon? Protecting Your Customers From SMS Scams. Scammers are increasingly targeting unsuspecting individuals through text messages, often impersonating legitimate companies like banks or telcos. These scams can result in significant financial losses and reputational damage for your business. The

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Are Your Supplier Payments at Risk? Protecting Your Business from Cyberattacks

Are Your Supplier Payments at Risk? Protecting Your Business from Cyberattacks This month’s newsletter brings a stark reminder of the ever-present threat of cybercrime, even for large organisations with robust IT infrastructure. A recent Victorian government audit revealed hackers infiltrated a central database and altered supplier bank details on four separate occasions over a year

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Optus Must Reveal Parts of Data Breach Report in Lawsuit

Optus Must Reveal Parts of Data Breach Report in Lawsuit Optus attempt to keep a Deloitte report on their 2022 data breach hidden has failed. A Federal Court decision allows law firm Slater and Gordon, representing over 10,000 affected customers, access to portions of the report for their class action lawsuit. This ruling means the

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From Vulnerable to Vigilant: Security Customer Case Study

From Vulnerable to Vigilant: Australin IT Services Management Firm Fortified its Security Posture The Client A leading Australian IT service management firm with a global presence felt increasingly exposed in today’s ever-evolving cyber threat landscape. With a large employee base and vast amounts of client data entrusted to them – a robust security posture was

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Cybersecurity Budgets, Benchmarks for Financial Services

Cybersecurity Budgets and Benchmarks for Financial Institutions While cybersecurity budgets at financial services institutions are constrained compared with previous years, fundamental concerns still dominate priorities, according to a recent survey report. Digital transformation is the top business driver for cybersecurity, but respondents indicate that regulatory pressure is increasing and gaining in importance. Further, it seems cybersecurity

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Diabetes WA Data Breach: Cybersecurity in Healthcare

Diabetes WA Data Breach: Cybersecurity in Healthcare The healthcare industry safeguards some of our most critical information: medical history, diagnoses, medications, and more. Unfortunately, this sensitive data also makes it a prime target for cybercriminals. Recent events, including a data breach at Diabetes WA, highlight the urgency for healthcare providers to act swiftly in improving

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Phishing Attacks: Australians Arrested In Cybercrime Operation

Phishing Attacks: Australians Arrested In Cybercrime Operation Australians reported a massive number of phishing attacks in 2023 – over 108,000 according to Scamwatch. These attacks resulted in staggering losses of $26 million. This doesn’t account for the hidden costs associated with data breaches, such as reputational damage and lost productivity. A recent global takedown of

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Urgent Patch Needed for Cisco Firewall Vulnerabilities (ArcaneDoor)

Urgent Patch Needed for Cisco Firewall Vulnerabilities (ArcaneDoor) Cisco Releases Security Updates Addressing ArcaneDoor, Vulnerabilities in Cisco Firewall Platforms Businesses and organisations relying on Cisco’s Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Firepower Threat Defence (FTD) firewalls are being advised to take immediate action to protect themselves from a sophisticated cyber-attack campaign dubbed ArcaneDoor. This campaign is

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