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BlackBerry & Dicker Data announce new cybersecurity partnership

BlackBerry teams up with Dicker Data to enhance AI-driven cybersecurity solutions across Australia and New Zealand, addressing growing regional cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024

Endpoint Protection

BlackBerry reveals new cyber-espionage campaign by SideWinder

BlackBerry's Threat Research team exposes SideWinder's new cyber-espionage campaign targeting Indian Ocean and Mediterranean ports, aiming for espionage.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2024

Crypto

Here comes crypto: The three stages of disruption

Cryptocurrencies are reshaping finance much like Netflix transformed home entertainment, with traditional institutions facing a critical decision: adapt or risk obsolescence.

By Ben Rose • 6 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

BlackBerry launches CylanceMDR Pro to tackle cyber threats

BlackBerry unveils CylanceMDR Pro, an AI-driven managed detection and response service, aimed at enhancing cybersecurity for SMEs without major infrastructure changes.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024

Malware

BlackBerry cyber report reveals 3.1 million attacks in Q1 2024

BlackBerry's latest report reveals alarming rise in malware, with 3.1 million cyberattacks thwarted from Jan to Mar 2024—critical infrastructure, especially finance, severely hit.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024

Malware

BlackBerry thwarts 3.1 million cyberattacks in early 2024 report

BlackBerry's Q1 2024 report reveals unprecedented cyber threats, detecting 3.1 million attacks and a 40% rise in new malware, spotlighting surging global cybersecurity tensions.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024

Internet of Things

Derek Fisk named as mpro5's new Head of Channel

Tech firm mpro5 appoints industry veteran Derek Fisk as Head of Channel, aiming to boost its ecosystem expansion efforts and enhance process management operations.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

BlackBerry AI detects 70% surge in new malware attacks in Q3

BlackBerry AI reveals a shocking 70% rise in new malware attacks in Q3, with nearly 3 new types detected per minute.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2023

Generative AI

BlackBerry unveils AI-powered assistant for SOC teams

BlackBerry introduces an AI-powered assistant for Security Operations Centre teams, utilising Generative AI for cyber threat analysis.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2023

Marketing Technologies

BlackBerry appoints Neelam Sandhu as CMO

BlackBerry appoints Neelam Sandhu as Chief Marketing Officer, responsible for leading marketing and corporate sustainability efforts.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Aug 2023

Cybersecurity

Governments and public services facing 40% more cyberattacks

BlackBerry's latest report reveals a 40% surge in cyberattacks on government agencies and public services, with over 55,000 halted between March and May 2023.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2023

Digital Transformation

BlackBerry Announces 2023 Partner Award Winners in APAC

Australian-based partners emt Distribution and Intellect IT take out two accolades at the BlackBerry partner cybersecurity sales kick-off award ceremony.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 12th May 2023

Cloud Security

BlackBerry revamps AI-based Cylance cybersecurity portfolio

BlackBerry has unveiled an upgraded AI-based cybersecurity portfolio, reducing alert fatigue by 90% compared to previous versions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2023

Health Technologies

Banks, healthcare amongst top targets for cybercrime

BlackBerry's latest report reveals a surge in cyberattacks on financial institutions, food retailers, and healthcare providers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2023

Manufacturing

Australian manufacturers increasingly wary of nation state threats

Outdated operating technologies are leaving Australian manufacturers vulnerable to nation state attacks, according to a BlackBerry study.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Apr 2023

Partner Programmes

Barracuda appoints Paul Crighton as Regional Sales Director

Barracuda Networks has appointed Paul Crighton as its new Regional Sales Director for Pacific Islands, Australia and New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2023

Ransomware

BlackBerry shares key insights into state of cybersecurity for 2023

Looking to 2023, BlackBerry is sharing some key trends for Australia and New Zealand to take heed of, based on global insights and local research.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Mon, 19th Dec 2022

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Encryption

Three-quarters of UK software supply chains hit by cyber attacks

BlackBerry's research unveiled at Infosecurity Europe shows 74% of UK software supply chains faced cyber attacks in the past year, exposing critical vulnerabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024

Breach Prevention

93% of organisations looking to ban Generative AI apps

Of the IT decision-makers surveyed in Australia, 69% deploying or considering bans said the measures are intended as long term or permanent.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2023

Data Analytics

Immersive Labs Hires New Exec Leadership Team

Immersive Labs has appointed Eric Johnson as CRO and Julie Chapman as SVP of Customer Experience to drive global revenue growth and customer acquisition.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2023