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Cyber threats escalating as alliances between threat actors grow
Malware

Cyber threats escalating as alliances between threat actors grow

Cyber threats are escalating as alliances between threat actors grow, according to cybersecurity firm Group-IB.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
Trickbot remains top malware impacting NZ - report
Malware

Trickbot remains top malware impacting NZ - report

CPR observed a concerning increase of various malware impacting New Zealanders, with 16 additional malware families tied at tenth place for the month.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 18th Oct 2021
Countering the rise of credential-based attacks
Identity and Access Management

Countering the rise of credential-based attacks

By implementing behavioural analytics and smart password practices, security teams can thwart credential-based attacks across the organisation.

By Peter Kahrilas • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Oct 2021
Rise of the machine identities
DevOps

Rise of the machine identities

Bots and infrastructure-as-code automation are common additions to the business landscape, and their explosion has not gone unnoticed by threat actors.

By Jim Cook • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Oct 2021
Research uncovers connection between BlackMatter and DarkSide ransomware-as-a-service
Malware

Research uncovers connection between BlackMatter and DarkSide ransomware-as-a-service

New research reveals likely connection between BlackMatter and DarkSide ransomware-as-a-service, according to Sophos.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 19th 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
Extortion payments hit new records as ransomware crisis intensifies
Malware

Extortion payments hit new records as ransomware crisis intensifies

Highest ransom paid in 2020 was $12.9m, almost doubled from the previous year, according to new research by Palo Alto Networks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Aug 2021
Risk of downtime and data theft as ransomware targets Industrial Control Systems
Malware

Risk of downtime and data theft as ransomware targets Industrial Control Systems

Ransomware attacks on industrial facilities pose a growing threat, warns cybersecurity firm Trend Micro, risking downtime and data theft. .

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021
HP finds remote work is creating a growing cybersecurity risk
Cloud Security

HP finds remote work is creating a growing cybersecurity risk

HP's security report reveals remote work is increasing the cybersecurity risk, with hackers targeting home workers.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 18th May 2021
Thycotic and Centrify complete merger, target PAM market
Privileged Access Management

Thycotic and Centrify complete merger, target PAM market

Thycotic and Centrify merge to create ThycoticCentrify, a cloud identity security vendor targeting the privileged access management market.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Apr 2021
Imperva to acquire jSonar, bringing greater data security to enterprises
Data Analytics

Imperva to acquire jSonar, bringing greater data security to enterprises

Imperva acquires modern database security firm jSonar, paving the way for a new integrated approach to data security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Oct 2020
Thycotic acquires Onion ID, launches new access management products
Firewalls

Thycotic acquires Onion ID, launches new access management products

Thycotic has acquired Onion ID and launched new products aimed at enhancing privileged access management for cloud apps and remote workers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2020
One Identity named Leader in PAM and IAM by KuppingerCole
Privileged Access Management

One Identity named Leader in PAM and IAM by KuppingerCole

KuppingerCole lead analyst Anmol Singh evaluated the strengths and weaknesses of 20 solution providers in the PAM market for the report.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2019
How IoT promises to change the ANZ healthcare industry
Internet of Things

How IoT promises to change the ANZ healthcare industry

When fully in place, the HHPNZ platform will supposedly create a seamless patient experience across every touchpoint of healthcare.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Sep 2018
“Last year was a phenomenal one for SailPoint on many fronts' - CEO
Identity and Access Management

“Last year was a phenomenal one for SailPoint on many fronts' - CEO

SailPoint has credited its staff and passion for innovation for what the company describes as an 'award-winning' year in 2017.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2018

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