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Navigating security threats beyond a compliance-centric posture
Cybersecurity

Navigating security threats beyond a compliance-centric posture

ANZ Bank is blocking between 8 million and 10 million malicious emails a month, double last year's figure, as cyber-attacks increase.

By Vikas Tatwani • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Apr 2021
97% of organisations experienced a mobile threat in 2020 — report
Malware

97% of organisations experienced a mobile threat in 2020 — report

Almost all organisations faced mobile cyber-threats in 2020, as remote working increased concerns about mobile security, says Check Point Software.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Apr 2021
Advanced threat actors engaged in cyberespionage up their game
Cybersecurity

Advanced threat actors engaged in cyberespionage up their game

Advanced threat actors engaged in cyberespionage in the Asia Pacific have upped their game in a new campaign, according to Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Apr 2021
ESET reveals APT groups exploiting Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities
Microsoft

ESET reveals APT groups exploiting Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities

A number of advanced persistent threat (APT) groups are exploiting the latest Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities, according to new ESET research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Mar 2021
Worldwide cybersecurity spending to increase 10% in 2021 — Canalys
Multi-cloud

Worldwide cybersecurity spending to increase 10% in 2021 — Canalys

This will contribute to a swelling of the valuation of the cybersecurity market, which is set to reach $60.2 billion this year.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2021
Small biz in firing line as cyber breaches surge
Cybersecurity

Small biz in firing line as cyber breaches surge

Smaller enterprises are exposed to a level of sophisticated cyber-attack ordinarily reserved for large multi-nationals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - The growing complexity of cybersecurity in 2020
Malware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - The growing complexity of cybersecurity in 2020

TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jams: SonicWall cybersecurity director discusses changes in attacker behaviour and security solutions.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
Evolving threat landscape top priority for security and risk leaders
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Evolving threat landscape top priority for security and risk leaders

COVID-19 has highlighted new threat vectors, leading organisations to invest in agile security solutions, says Gartner survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2020
Global DDoS attacks: What they are, how they work, and how to defend against them
Distributed Denial of Service

Global DDoS attacks: What they are, how they work, and how to defend against them

Organisations globally face mounting DDoS attacks, with attackers demanding ransoms in Bitcoin and threatening disruptions up to 2Tbps if demands aren't met.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
Lazarus Group linked to phishing attacks on cryptocurrency sector
Crypto

Lazarus Group linked to phishing attacks on cryptocurrency sector

Cybersecurity firm F-Secure links Lazarus Group, aka APT38, to recent attack on cryptocurrency company in its new research.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2020
10 cybersecurity risks to consider when transitioning back to the office
Biometrics

10 cybersecurity risks to consider when transitioning back to the office

Organizations should consider these 10 cybersecurity and data governance areas before reopening after COVID-19, according to BSI.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2020
Tanium and Google Cloud bring greater security to distributed IT
Hyperscale

Tanium and Google Cloud bring greater security to distributed IT

Tanium and Google Cloud have expanded their partnership to help organisations with security in the distributed IT era.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2020
Top 10 riskiest IoT devices for enterprises, according to Forescout
IoT Security

Top 10 riskiest IoT devices for enterprises, according to Forescout

Forescout's The Enterprise of Things Security Report reveals the 10 riskiest IoT devices of 2020, which pose a threat to enterprise networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2020
Five tips to get security-ready for the future of remote work
Unified Communications

Five tips to get security-ready for the future of remote work

As remote work becomes permanent, companies struggle to keep data secure. Here are five crucial tips to bolster your cybersecurity defences now.

By Adam Gordon • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2020
Attivo Networks highlights CISOs top concerns following move to remote working
Firewalls

Attivo Networks highlights CISOs top concerns following move to remote working

CISOs are prioritizing combating threats and attacks as remote working shifts priorities, according to MIT Sloan and Attivo Networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2020
ESET included in Forrester Enterprise EDR report
Endpoint Protection

ESET included in Forrester Enterprise EDR report

The report provides an overview of the technology players in the EDR market and offers insights into understanding their capabilities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2020
Data is more valuable to cyber attackers than cash - report
Malware

Data is more valuable to cyber attackers than cash - report

A Positive Technologies report reveals data theft now surpasses cash as the main goal for cyber attackers, reflecting a 20-point annual rise.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2020
Fortinet cyber threat report paints bleak picture
Firewalls

Fortinet cyber threat report paints bleak picture

The report reveals cybercriminals are maximising global economic and political realities to further enable their goal.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020
Microsoft NZ rolls out free AccountGuard service ahead of general election
Email Security

Microsoft NZ rolls out free AccountGuard service ahead of general election

Ahead of New Zealand's general election, Microsoft NZ unveils its free AccountGuard service to protect political entities and NGOs from cyber threats.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2020