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Clop Ransomware Lurking in Networks: A Persistent Threat Exploiting Vulnerabilities for Extended Periods

In the realm of cybercrime, ransomware attacks present a particularly insidious challenge. Unlike conventional theft, which typically concludes with the removal of assets, ransomware attacks initiate a cycle of coercion that threatens the very survival of organizations. Cybercriminals often follow a systematic approach: they first infiltrate a network, pilfer sensitive…

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Australia Releases New Guidelines to Strengthen IT Network Security

The Australian government has unveiled a comprehensive set of guidelines aimed at enhancing cybersecurity resilience among enterprises. This significant announcement emphasizes the increasing challenges organizations face in preventing successful cyberattacks with traditional strategies. The Australian Cyber Security Center (ACSC) highlighted that the new framework is designed to assist enterprises in…

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Tines Secures $125M to Enhance Security Automation and Agentic AI Capabilities

Agentic AI, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Privacy Workflow Automation Firm Secures $1.125B Valuation, Aims for AI-Driven Expansion Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • February 11, 2025 Eoin Hinchy, co-founder and CEO, Tines (Image: Tines) Tines, a workflow automation platform led by industry veterans from DocuSign, eBay, and Deloitte, has successfully…

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Australia Experienced a Cyber Attack Every Second in 2024, Resulting in 47 Million Data Breaches

Australia has become increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats, experiencing a staggering 47 million data breaches in 2024—an average of one incident every second. This places the country at the 11th position globally for nations impacted by cyber attacks, a shift from its previous 7th place in 2023. The alarming increase…

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How Trump’s Funding Freeze Puts US Port Cybersecurity at Risk

Government, Industry Specific, Regulation Experts Warn Proposed Budget Cuts Could Undermine Security Investments and Disrupt Supply Chains Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • February 11, 2025 Experts expressed concerns that federal grant freezes could seriously jeopardize cybersecurity at U.S. ports, including in Charleston, S.C. (Image: Shutterstock) A proposed $20 billion federal initiative…

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Black Kite Research Uncovers Hidden ‘Silent Breaches’ in Interconnected Ecosystems

Black Kite, a leader in third-party cyber risk intelligence, has released its sixth annual Third Party Breach Report, offering an in-depth analysis of public data breaches and regulatory findings from the previous year. The report highlights a troubling trend in 2024: a proliferation of “silent breaches” within extensive supply chains.…

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