SecurityBrief Australia - Technology news for CISOs & cybersecurity decision-makers
Australia

Webroot Stories

Australian Stories

Webroot stories

Global Stories

Webroot stories

KnowBe4 enhances platform with PhishER Plus Threat Intel
Ransomware

KnowBe4 enhances platform with PhishER Plus Threat Intel

KnowBe4 integrates Webroot's website reputation data into its PhishER Plus console, offering enhanced automation and rapid response to web-based threats for security teams worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Lack of understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning contributing to cybersecurity attacks
AI Security

Lack of understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning contributing to cybersecurity attacks

Over half of IT decision makers are unsure of what artificial intelligence and machine learning actually mean, according to a report by Webroot.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Sep 2021
Malware variants becoming increasingly prevalent, sophisticated and evolved
Malware

Malware variants becoming increasingly prevalent, sophisticated and evolved

Malware variants are becoming more sophisticated and prevalent, posing a greater threat to businesses, according to Giacom and Webroot.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2021
2020's nastiest malware revealed
Malware

2020's nastiest malware revealed

Phishing, botnets, and ransomware are the top cybersecurity threats of 2020, taking advantage of the global pandemic, according to Webroot.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 28th Oct 2020
Another cryptocurrency exchange breached, but at least investors are safe
Crypto

Another cryptocurrency exchange breached, but at least investors are safe

Binance has been hacked, losing 7000 Bitcoin (USD $41 million) from its BTC hot wallet. Customer funds remain safe, covered by its Secure Asset Fund.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2019
Carbonite closes $618.5m buyout of security firm Webroot
AI Security

Carbonite closes $618.5m buyout of security firm Webroot

Carbonite finalises USD $618.5 million acquisition of Webroot, integrating cloud-based cybersecurity with their data protection platform under one brand.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2019
Governments playing catch-up with the changing face of crime
AI Security

Governments playing catch-up with the changing face of crime

Webroot's Dan Slattery shares how cybercrime has changed in recent years - and why governments around the world are still far behind.

By Dan Slattery • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2019
Webroot to be sold for $618.5m
Data Protection

Webroot to be sold for $618.5m

Webroot is about to be sold to data protection firm Carbonite for US$618.5 million after the two companies entered into a definitive agreement this week.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Feb 2019
2018's worst malware revealed in report
Malware

2018's worst malware revealed in report

Webroot's 2018 Nastiest Malware report highlights Emotet, Trickbot, and GhostMiner as the latest threats, urging improved cybersecurity measures.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
Cryptomining dethrones ransomware as 2018's top threat - Webroot
Malware

Cryptomining dethrones ransomware as 2018's top threat - Webroot

This report also highlights the importance of implementing a robust and evolving security approach to protect valuable data and keep systems secure.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2018
User passwords and email addresses compromised in Reddit breach
Multi-factor authentication

User passwords and email addresses compromised in Reddit breach

Its primary access points for code and infrastructure had required two-factor authentication via SMS, and the main attack intercepted the text.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
Despite more training, SMBs feel unprepared for cyberattacks - Webroot
Malware

Despite more training, SMBs feel unprepared for cyberattacks - Webroot

Despite rigorous training, most SMBs in the US, UK, and Australia feel unprepared for cyber threats, says Webroot, highlighting the evolving nature of attacks.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Jul 2018
VPNFilter malware enslaving home networking devices worldwide
Storage

VPNFilter malware enslaving home networking devices worldwide

A malware called VPNFilter is quickly becoming the security emergency of the year as the number of infections rises & few ways to defend against it.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Fri, 25th May 2018
Data privacy regulations causing headaches for AU businesses
AI Security

Data privacy regulations causing headaches for AU businesses

Only 9% of Australian businesses are prepared to comply with GDPR, despite feeling confident about NDB, according to Webroot's report.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018
Auckland, you're invited: Secure your spot at the MSP event of the year
IT Automation

Auckland, you're invited: Secure your spot at the MSP event of the year

Kaseya's MSP event on 22 May 2018 at Sofitel Auckland offers insights on cybersecurity, emerging tech, and growth strategies. Secure your spot today!.

By Julia Gabel • 1 min read • Mon, 7th May 2018
Report finds legacy cybersecurity a cinch for modern cybercrime
Malware

Report finds legacy cybersecurity a cinch for modern cybercrime

Data collected in 2017 shows that attacks like ransomware and cryptojacking are easily bypassing legacy security solutions due to lax businesses.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
Analyst taps Webroot as “trail blazer” in APT protection
Endpoint Protection

Analyst taps Webroot as “trail blazer” in APT protection

Webroot says it was recognised by Radicati Group for its real-time, cloud-based approach to preventing malware.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Webroot stories