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The Magnificent 7: Critical functions that underpin every cybersecurity practice
Cybersecurity

The Magnificent 7: Critical functions that underpin every cybersecurity practice

With this approach, technology services providers can build a robust cybersecurity practice that protects their customers' businesses from cybercriminals.

By Gregg Lalle • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Aug 2021
Security experts weigh in on Accenture ransomware attack
Malware

Security experts weigh in on Accenture ransomware attack

Accenture falls victim to LockBit ransomware attack, becoming the second major company hit this week. Ransom demands threaten data on the dark web.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Aug 2021
Securing the hybrid workforce
Malware

Securing the hybrid workforce

It's likely that organisations will need to find a way to work alongside COVID-19, which will probably involve a hybrid approach to work.

By Ilan Rubin • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Aug 2021
Businesses losing up to $250 million every year from bot attacks - report
Cybersecurity

Businesses losing up to $250 million every year from bot attacks - report

Bot traffic costs companies 3.6% of their annual revenue, with the worst affected companies losing $250m each year, says Netacea report.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Aug 2021
Retail sector top target for ransomware and data-theft extortion attacks during pandemic
Firewalls

Retail sector top target for ransomware and data-theft extortion attacks during pandemic

Retail sector hit hard by ransomware and data-theft attacks during the pandemic, with extortion attacks on the rise, says Sophos.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Aug 2021
NZ business facing higher risk of PC malware attacks
Malware

NZ business facing higher risk of PC malware attacks

New Zealand businesses face higher risk of PC malware attacks than businesses in Australia, UK, US, according to Avast.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Aug 2021
Despite cybersecurity training 85% of employees still reuse passwords - report
Cybersecurity

Despite cybersecurity training 85% of employees still reuse passwords - report

According to new research, nearly two-thirds of employees use personal passwords to protect corporate data and vice versa.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Aug 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Radware examines the DragonForce threat group's hacktivism campaigns
Ransomware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Radware examines the DragonForce threat group's hacktivism campaigns

Radware's head of research, Daniel Smith, discusses the DragonForce threat group and how organizations can protect themselves.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Aug 2021
Skybox Security announces broad expansion across APAC and EMEA
Supply Chain

Skybox Security announces broad expansion across APAC and EMEA

Security posture management company Skybox Security has announced an 'accelerated global expansion' following a surge in customer demand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Aug 2021
48 million malware messages: Proofpoint reveals the reality of today's threat landscape
Malware

48 million malware messages: Proofpoint reveals the reality of today's threat landscape

Proofpoint's Human Factor 2021 report reveals the reality of cyber threats, with millions of ransomware-loaded emails and new attack methods.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Aug 2021
Surge in targeted spear phishing as attackers look for weak link
Firewalls

Surge in targeted spear phishing as attackers look for weak link

The rise of targeted malicious email attacks is revealed in a new report by Barracuda, highlighting the need for improved protection measures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Aug 2021
Opportunities for business and IT collaboration in managing enterprise risk - SolarWinds
Risk & Compliance

Opportunities for business and IT collaboration in managing enterprise risk - SolarWinds

Opportunities for business and IT collaboration in managing enterprise risk, according to a new report from SolarWinds.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 4th Aug 2021
Fortinet expands security services to protect digital infrastructure
Firewalls

Fortinet expands security services to protect digital infrastructure

Fortinet expands its security services with the addition of FortiTrust, offering user-based licensing across all networks and endpoints.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
Global cyber attacks up as ransomware surges by 93%
Malware

Global cyber attacks up as ransomware surges by 93%

Global cyber attacks have increased by 29% in the last six months, as hackers continue to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
Security professionals unprepared for escalating software supply chain attacks
Supply Chain

Security professionals unprepared for escalating software supply chain attacks

IT security professionals and developers aren't completely confident in their ability to defend against another SolarWinds/Codecov-style supply chain attack.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jul 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Traditional cybersecurity vs data protection
Malware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Traditional cybersecurity vs data protection

Forcepoint's channel director discusses the differences between cybersecurity and data protection and how to improve data protection capabilities.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Thu, 29th Jul 2021
BlackBerry releases Jarvis 2.0 the latest edition of its flagship analysis tool
Software-as-a-Service

BlackBerry releases Jarvis 2.0 the latest edition of its flagship analysis tool

BlackBerry has released BlackBerry Jarvis 2.0, the latest edition of its flagship software composition analysis tool.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jul 2021
Sophos to boost adaptive cybersecurity ecosystem with network detection and response
Firewalls

Sophos to boost adaptive cybersecurity ecosystem with network detection and response

Sophos acquires Braintrace, enhancing its cybersecurity ecosystem with proprietary Network Detection and Response technology.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Jul 2021