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An expert's take on the state of ransomware today

An expert's take on the state of ransomware today

One of the biggest challenges in the fight against ransomware is that there are thousands of variants; tiny pieces of code used over and over again.

By Ashley Wearne • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Aug 2018

Sink or swim: How your organisation can avoid phishing scams

Sink or swim: How your organisation can avoid phishing scams

Long hours increase susceptibility to phishing in Australian workplaces. Learn to identify and counteract scams at all organisational levels.

By Ashley Wearne • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2018

The rise and rise of ransomware: From CryptoLocker to Cerber

The rise and rise of ransomware: From CryptoLocker to Cerber

Since the infamous CryptoLocker first appeared in 2013, we've seen a huge wave of file-encrypting ransomware variants extorting money.

By Ashley Wearne • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Written by Ashley Wearne

GDPR: the new Notifiable Data Breach on the block

GDPR: the new Notifiable Data Breach on the block

Aussie firms risk hefty GDPR fines, must protect EU citizen data or face severe financial and reputational damage.

By Ashley Wearne • 4 min read • Tue, 29th May 2018