Tag: Data Protection
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Abnormal AI Unveils Growing Human Error Risk in Enterprise Email
Intro: A Wake-Up Call for Enterprise Email Security In its latest research, Abnormal AI highlights a sobering trend: misdirected emails remain a prevalent and increasingly costly risk for organizations. The 2025 State of Misdirected Email Prevention report examines how human error, evolving phishing tactics, and evolving data protection requirements intersect to threaten sensitive information. For…
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WhatsApp Introduces Passkey Protection for End-to-End Encrypted Backups
WhatsApp Enhances Backup Security with Passkey Access In a move aimed at strengthening the security and accessibility of its encrypted backups, WhatsApp has introduced passkey support for end-to-end encrypted (E2E) backups. The feature allows users to unlock and restore their chats using familiar authentication methods from a previous device, such as fingerprint, facial recognition, or…
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Get Cyber Safe – For Future You: Cyber Security Awareness at UM
Get Cyber Safe – A University of Manitoba Initiative October marks Cyber Security Awareness Month, and the University of Manitoba is proudly joining the national campaign to promote vigilant cyber habits. The theme this year, “Get cyber safe – for future you,” emphasizes not just today’s threat landscape but the steps we take now to…
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OPSWAT and NetApp Collaborate for File Security in Storage
OPSWAT and NetApp Unite to Strengthen File Security Across Storage Environments OPSWAT has announced a strategic integration of its MetaDefender Storage Security with NetApp ONTAP, the software that powers NetApp’s widely adopted data storage platforms. The collaboration brings advanced file security tools directly into the storage layer, enabling organizations to detect and prevent hidden malware,…
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OPSWAT and NetApp Strengthen File Security in Storage
OPSWAT-Built File Security Now Embedded in NetApp ONTAP OPSWAT has announced a strategic integration of its MetaDefender Storage Security suite with NetApp ONTAP, bringing advanced file security directly to the data storage layer. This collaboration is designed to help enterprises detect and prevent hidden malware, macro threats, sensitive data leakage, and file-borne vulnerabilities before files…
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Privacy at Risk: Albanese and Other Australian Leaders’ Numbers Displayed Online
Overview: Personal data on public figures goes online Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Opposition Leader Sussan Ley, and other prominent Australians have found their mobile numbers listed on a US-based website that claims to compile contact details through AI-powered data gathering. Authorities say they are aware of the issue and are taking steps to address…
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Albanese Phone Numbers Leaked Online: Privacy Risks and Response
Overview: Numbers Online Stir Privacy Concerns Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Sussan Ley are among several public figures whose mobile numbers appeared on an American website that aggregates contact details. The site, which claims to offer access to the mobile numbers and emails of millions of professionals, has drawn swift scrutiny from…
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Is Your Qantas Data on the Dark Web? A Practical Guide to Check and Respond
Understanding the Risk: Qantas Data and the Dark Web Recent reports confirm that Qantas customer data exposed in a Salesforce-related breach has appeared on the dark web. While not every affected individual will have the same data leaked, knowing what to look for and how to respond can dramatically reduce the risk of identity theft…
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Government Stands Firm: No Ransom in Qantas Breach
Overview: A stubborn stance amid a major breach The Australian federal government has reaffirmed its policy of not negotiating with cyber criminals or paying ransoms, even as a high-profile breach involving Qantas exposed data from millions of customers. A hacking group, active in July, threatened to leak stolen information if a ransom was not paid.…
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Cybersecurity Breach at Western Sydney University News
Overview A major cybersecurity breach has targeted Western Sydney University, prompting warnings to students and alumni after mass emails circulated with alarming claims. The messages, which appeared to originate from accounts affiliated with the university, included false notices suggesting some degrees had been revoked. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about email security and data protection…