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CrowdStrike announces new integrations as enterprises struggle to secure operations
Multi-cloud

CrowdStrike announces new integrations as enterprises struggle to secure operations

CrowdStrike has partnered with Rapid7, Google Cloud, ExtraHop, and Siemplify to strengthen its IT security solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th May 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - emt Distribution on why the 'essential eight' is crucial for cybersecurity success
Artificial Intelligence

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - emt Distribution on why the 'essential eight' is crucial for cybersecurity success

emt Distribution is a channel company with over 25 years of experience in IT product distribution, with a focus on cyber threat mitigation solutions.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Thu, 27th May 2021
Universities turn to privileged access management as they adopt Essential Eight cybersecurity strategies
EduTech

Universities turn to privileged access management as they adopt Essential Eight cybersecurity strategies

Education sector faces surge in cyber attacks as ThycoticCentrify works with Australian universities to improve cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 25th May 2021
McAfee's new expansion combines AI learning techniques with human analysis
Endpoint Protection

McAfee's new expansion combines AI learning techniques with human analysis

McAfee has released a substantial expansion to its XDR platform aimed at proactively stopping targeted attacks.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 19th May 2021
Surge of SMS scams impersonating meal kit delivery companies
Phishing

Surge of SMS scams impersonating meal kit delivery companies

Tessian warns of growing trend of SMS scams targeting meal kit delivery companies, as COVID-19 lockdowns increase their usage.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Wed, 19th May 2021
Hacking attacks up 300% - report
Supply Chain

Hacking attacks up 300% - report

Hackers are taking advantage of global destabilisation by targeting essential industries and common vulnerabilities from the shift to remote working.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 13th May 2021
Security at risk as PC users continue to use end-of-life Windows 7
Cybersecurity

Security at risk as PC users continue to use end-of-life Windows 7

Almost a quarter of PC users are still using the outdated Windows 7 operating system, leaving them vulnerable to cyberattacks, according to Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 11th May 2021
Ransomware recovery costs more than doubled in past year
Malware

Ransomware recovery costs more than doubled in past year

The average cost of recovery from a ransomware attack for businesses in Asia Pacific has more than doubled in the last year, says Sophos.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 29th Apr 2021
Palo Alto Networks establishes cybersecurity consulting group Unit 42
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks establishes cybersecurity consulting group Unit 42

The group will help enterprises respond to emerging threats as they navigate an increase in costly, crippling cyberattacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Apr 2021
Sharp increase in cyber attacks in last quarter of 2020 - report
Supply Chain

Sharp increase in cyber attacks in last quarter of 2020 - report

Attacks on trade enterprises have significantly risen, with a 56% increase in the trade industry, according to Positive Technologies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Apr 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber attacks stories

Volunteer Service Abroad hit by ransomware attack but no data taken
Malware

Volunteer Service Abroad hit by ransomware attack but no data taken

Volunteer Service Abroad has been the victim of a ransomware attack, however experts say no information was taken. .

By RNZ • 2 min read • Thu, 27th May 2021
Waikato DHB cyber attack: 'Sense of violation' over data hack claim
Cybersecurity

Waikato DHB cyber attack: 'Sense of violation' over data hack claim

Sensitive patient and staff information from the Waikato District Health Board has been obtained by hackers, raising concerns about privacy and security.

By Jane Patterson, RNZ • 4 min read • Wed, 26th May 2021
2020 stocktake found health IT systems vulnerable to 'significant' cyber attacks
Cybersecurity

2020 stocktake found health IT systems vulnerable to 'significant' cyber attacks

Government and health boards in New Zealand were warned about the vulnerability of the country's health IT systems to significant cyber threats last year.

By Phil Pennington, RNZ • 3 min read • Wed, 26th May 2021
Waikato DHB cyber attack: Medical files may have been taken
Cybersecurity

Waikato DHB cyber attack: Medical files may have been taken

Waikato hospitals are still offline after a cyber attack, sparking concerns that medical data may have been accessed by hackers.

By Andrew McRae, RNZ • 4 min read • Tue, 25th May 2021
InternetNZ discloses vulnerability that can be used to carry out cyberattacks
Cybersecurity

InternetNZ discloses vulnerability that can be used to carry out cyberattacks

New DNS vulnerability discovered by InternetNZ could result in global Denial-of-Service attacks on authoritative servers, including .nz.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 7th May 2021
What do Privacy Act changes mean for company policy?
Data Protection

What do Privacy Act changes mean for company policy?

Contractors may need tighter privacy policies as new rules on sign-in sheets, breaches and offshore data transfers raise compliance risks.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 7th May 2021
Data breaches enabling blackmail, extortion and intellectual property theft
Physical Security

Data breaches enabling blackmail, extortion and intellectual property theft

Cybersecurity expert warns Kiwis of the increasing use of personal information for offline exploitation by hackers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd May 2021
Greatest risks to businesses in 2021
Disaster Recovery

Greatest risks to businesses in 2021

COVID-19 has pushed non-occupational disease to the top of the list, as businesses face rising cyber, health and climate risks.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Apr 2021