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HP New Zealand reveals why your printers might be the biggest risk in your company
Document Management

HP New Zealand reveals why your printers might be the biggest risk in your company

Only 16% think printers are at high risk of a breach, and 43% ignore printers in endpoint security entirely. HP New Zealand explains why.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2017
WatchGuard's global reseller survey finds ransomware top customer fear for 2017
Malware

WatchGuard's global reseller survey finds ransomware top customer fear for 2017

A global survey by WatchGuard has shown that more than 80% of resellers believe their customers are most worried about ransomware and its effects.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2017
Singapore readies its national army in war for cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

Singapore readies its national army in war for cybersecurity

Singapore to establish Defence Cyber Organisation to combat growing cyber threats, says Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017
How to detect and stop a non-malware (or fileless) attack
Malware

How to detect and stop a non-malware (or fileless) attack

Non-malware attacks, which use existing software for malicious activity, are on the rise and traditional AV software is unable to detect them.

By Kane Lightowler • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2017
Cylance is now one of the top 50 companies leading the AI revolution
AI Security

Cylance is now one of the top 50 companies leading the AI revolution

AI security pioneers Cylance have been named one of Fortune Magazine's '50 companies leading the AI revolution'.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2017
Is your IT team experiencing alarm fatigue? Create a rapid response to cyber threats
Security Information and Event Management

Is your IT team experiencing alarm fatigue? Create a rapid response to cyber threats

IT teams are experiencing 'alarm fatigue' and they are lagging behind. Here's how you can transform your teams to achieve rapid response.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2017
Exploring the cybercrime underground: Darknet markets - where cyber criminals trade
Firewalls

Exploring the cybercrime underground: Darknet markets - where cyber criminals trade

This blog focuses on explaining what darknet markets are, common payment model used, the type of digital data being bought and sold, and their costs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2017
SonicWall report: Cybersecurity is not a battle of attrition, it's an arms race
Malware

SonicWall report: Cybersecurity is not a battle of attrition, it's an arms race

2017 SonicWall Annual Threat Report reveals rise in ransomware, IoT, and encrypted traffic, posing new challenges to cybersecurity professionals.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2017
Sophos holds strong in Magic Quadrant as industry catches up to new era of endpoint security
Firewalls

Sophos holds strong in Magic Quadrant as industry catches up to new era of endpoint security

Amongst the Magic Quadrant leaders is global endpoint and network provider Sophos, which has held a Leader position since 2007.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017
Japan cybersecurity skills shortage in a 'state of urgency' before 2020 Olympics
Skills shortage

Japan cybersecurity skills shortage in a 'state of urgency' before 2020 Olympics

New cybersecurity center in Tokyo aims to address skills shortage in Japan ahead of 2020 Olympic Games. #cybersecurity #Tokyo2020.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017
The 'wargames' are on: Unisys launches threat simulation services
Breach Prevention

The 'wargames' are on: Unisys launches threat simulation services

Unisys introduces cutting-edge cyber resilience services using threat simulations to help enterprises and governments prepare for and respond to cyberattacks.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017
Beware the blind spot in phishing education
Phishing

Beware the blind spot in phishing education

A common blind spot in training corporate staff to identify and avoid cyber attacks is the targeted phishing attack.

By Eric O'Neill • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017
Notorious cybercrime gang targeting Google Apps for C&C attacks
Cloud Access Security Broker

Notorious cybercrime gang targeting Google Apps for C&C attacks

Carbanak cybercrime gang now using Google infrastructure to act as Command and Control for weaponized documents.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2017
CompTIA's IT Industry Outlook 2017 predicts fruitful year for tech
Cybersecurity

CompTIA's IT Industry Outlook 2017 predicts fruitful year for tech

Tech channel association CompTIA says tech will continue to shape the world and industry executives are entering the new year with a positive outlook.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2017
Palo Alto Networks: Second wave of Shamoon 2 attacks identified
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks: Second wave of Shamoon 2 attacks identified

This latest attack materially impacts one of the primary countermeasures employed against wiper attacks: Virtual Desktop Interface snapshots.

By Robert Falcone • 12 min read • Mon, 16th Jan 2017
Ransomware is getting worse. Here's how to stop it
Malware

Ransomware is getting worse. Here's how to stop it

Sometimes victims pay the ransom and don't receive the decryption key, or find that the key doesn't work, or even find another demand for even more.

By Shannon Williams • 10 min read • Fri, 13th Jan 2017

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Cyber attacks stories

Cybercrime is the 'new normal' and organisations must adapt, says RSM Australia
Breach Prevention

Cybercrime is the 'new normal' and organisations must adapt, says RSM Australia

RSM Australia warns that cybercrime is now 'business as usual' for firms, reinforcing the need to fortify digital defences.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2017
Cyber attacks are borderless and China isn't immune, 360 Security says
Phishing

Cyber attacks are borderless and China isn't immune, 360 Security says

360 Enterprise Security Group has commented on China's inability to keep foreign cyber attacks out of its walls, and cyber crime is now 'borderless'.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2017