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Cybercrime tools and services becoming increasingly democratised

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

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2019

Data Protection

Retail industry delaying digital transformation out of security concerns – Microsoft

While significant losses can result from cyberattacks, the benefits of digital transformation far outweigh the risks, according to Microsoft New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jan 2019

Artificial Intelligence

Should AI technology determine the necessity for cyber attack responses?

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

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jan 2019

DataCentre infrastructure

Data centre cybersecurity actions that most people overlook

Schneider's Steven Carlini discusses ways to improve data centre cybersecurity that most people don't think of until it's too late.

By Steven Carlini • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jan 2019

Cybersecurity

There's a cost to not innovating and the public sector risks paying full price

There may be reasons for public sector agencies in particular to be somewhat reluctant with IT innovation spend.

By Andrew Powell • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Jan 2019

Artificial Intelligence

Bridging the gap to AI security

AI cyber-attacks are not constrained by resources and compromises and can go on indefinitely without the need for pause.

By Patrick Hubbard • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Jan 2019

Software-as-a-Service

Check Point announces general availability for CloudGuard SaaS

Check Point launches CloudGuard SaaS, offering comprehensive protection against advanced threats to SaaS applications and cloud-based email services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Nov 2018

Ransomware

Exclusive: Why Australian enterprises are prime targets for malware attacks

Australian businesses need to take cybersecurity more seriously as their attitudes and awareness don't match up to evolving threats.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 7 min read • Wed, 14th Nov 2018

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

DevOps

The key pillars of strong cybersecurity strategies

A cybersecurity strategy is imperative for a mature security presence in order to improve the chances of surviving current and future cyberattacks.

By Francis Kaitano • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Nov 2018

Endpoint Protection

Voter databases available on the dark web - report

A Carbon Black threat report has revealed that destructive cyberattacks are increasing ahead of 2018 US midterm elections.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Oct 2018

Hyperscale

Oracle's Ellison calls out Amazon with next-gen cloud

Larry Ellison claims the rest of the cloud market is based on decade old technology with poor security, comparing Oracle's new offering with Amazon.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Oct 2018

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Exclusive: CrowdStrike's roundup of threats so far in 2018

CrowdStrike's mid-year review reveals escalating cyber activity attributed to China and the need for increased defences in all sectors.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Oct 2018

Public Cloud

Change is coming for popular Windows products

Microsoft wants to ensure that your business is well-supported during the upgrades, which is why it is offering a range of options to help you transition.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018

Power / Energy

GCSB exposes Russia's involvement in malicious cyber attacks

New Zealand and UK blame Russian government for cyber attacks on political institutions, businesses, sports bodies, and media.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018

Multi-factor authentication

Microsoft makes security offerings available to nation states and law enforcement

Microsoft aims to empower IT to unlock the security capabilities of the intelligent cloud to tip the scales in the cyber war.

By Rob Leffert • 6 min read • Tue, 25th Sep 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber attacks stories

Email Security

How healthcare can prepare for My Health Record roll-out - Proofpoint

Australia's healthcare sector is the continent's biggest cybercrime target, according to a July report from the Australian Information Commissioner.

By Tim Bentley • 5 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2019

Endpoint Protection

How to combat human error in cyber risks

Over a third of Aussie firms suffer data breaches due to staff errors, underlining dire need for cybersecurity training.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Nov 2018

IoT Security

Ten key steps to secure industrial control systems

As cyberattacks on critical infrastructure rise, securing industrial control systems with ten key steps is more urgent than ever for Australian utilities.

By Nick Borsky • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Oct 2018