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“Cyber security is only as strong as the weakest link, but with the majority of organisations not understanding current password best practice, we’re not off to a great start."More

“As people become more and more surrounded by smart devices, we are witnessing how IoT attacks are intensifying."More

Palo Alto Networks is expanding its New Zealand business operations in order to better prepare local businesses for growing cybersecurity concerns.More

“For the first time in New Zealand, families will really be able to significantly reduce their exposure to hackers and online criminals, but organisations will also benefit," says Delta CEO.More

“One of the most significant findings of this research is that nearly all organisations (96%) are operating on-premise and hybrid-cloud IT infrastructure, with very few operating primarily cloud-based infrastructure."More

“The potential, real-world effect cyberattacks can have on healthcare organisations and patients is substantial.”More

"Despite our remote location, Australia has not escaped the impact of some major global ransomware attacks in the last 12 months, with many businesses falling victim."More

"The quantification of cyber risk is not easy, but this is an area where financial professionals must take the lead given cyber attacks are a constant and success almost a given."More

WatchGuard's Internet Security Report for Q4 2018 also finds growing use of a new sextortion phishing malware customised to individual victims.More

Issues range from SaaS infections  to SMBs that don’t report ransomware attacks to the appropriate authorities, and much more.More

Using different techniques, attackers move laterally through the network, gaining more and more privileged access until they gain entry to their target domain controllers. More

Findings from Check Point's new report reveal a concerning trend as cybercrime grows increasingly well-managed and accessible.More

Fujitsu has developed an AI that supposedly automatically determines whether action needs to be taken in response to a cyber attack.More

“Such behaviour is unacceptable – it is counter to New Zealand’s vision for an open, safe and secure cyberspace," comments GCSB director-general Andrew Hampton.More

Cyber attacks on industrial computers are considered to be an extremely dangerous threat as they cause material losses and production downtime for a whole system.More

“Many think security is not their responsibility but it’s a serious risk that can destroy their business,” warns Professor Matthew Warren.More

One of the biggest challenges in the fight against ransomware is that there are thousands of variants; tiny pieces of code used over and over again.More

“Geopolitical tensions manifest in cyberspace. There is a direct link between the failures of diplomacy and cyberespionage and cyberterrorism."More

Users of file sharing website Mega have been tripped up in a credential stuffing attack.More

Last year there was a notable shift from profit-motivated attacks to attacks designed to cause disruption.More

With every major cyber attack comes the question of who exactly was behind it - and if that attack was condoned or even sponsored by nation-states.More

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue, leadership from the board has never been higher or a more pressing priority.More

A malware called RedDawn used Google Play to apparently target North Korean defectors, according to security firm McAfee.More

Cyber attacks can have an impact on stalled operations, disrupted supply chains, class-action lawsuits, and permanent brand damage.More