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Gartner names Lookout a Visionary in 2022 Magic Quadrant
Thu, 11th Aug 2022
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casb
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dlp
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ueba
Lookout named a Visionary in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Security Service Edge, earning top scores for critical capabilities.
Sysdig releases CDR offering to combat cryptojacking
Thu, 11th Aug 2022
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fintech
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application security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Sysdig has unveiled a cloud detection and response (CDR) offering powered by machine learning to combat cryptojacking.
Ministry will no longer accept equipment from Chinese firm Hikvision
Thu, 11th Aug 2022
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it in manufacturing
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surveillance
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cloud services
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) says it will no longer accept equipment from a major Chinese surveillance camera maker.
Organisations exposing highly sensitive protocols to public internet
Thu, 11th Aug 2022
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
More than 60% of organisations expose remote control protocol SSH to the public internet, while 36% of organisations expose the insecure FTP protocol.
High level of Customer Identity & Access Management adoption
Wed, 10th Aug 2022
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okta
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analyst report
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ciam
The study from Okta revealed that the pandemic has either accelerated or highlighted the need for digital-first strategies.
Hive, LockBit, BlackCat ransomware gangs attack same network
Wed, 10th Aug 2022
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Each ransomware gang left its own ransom demand, and some of the files were triple encrypted, according to a new report from Sophos.
The importance of stopping identity sprawl for cybersecurity
Wed, 10th Aug 2022
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pam
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iam
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breach prevention
Most cyberattacks are caused by compromised credentials, according to the 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report.
Cloud and data protection big challenges for NZ businesses
Wed, 10th Aug 2022
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saas
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data protection
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cloud security
Almost half of NZ businesses find cloud privacy and data protection more challenging than on-premises, according to the Thales Cloud Security Report.
Dicker Data brought on as Acronis partner for ANZ
Wed, 10th Aug 2022
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partner programmes
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dicker data
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acronis
The news about the partnership comes in as cyber criminals continue to exploit gaps in traditional solutions and strategies in NZ and across the APAC region.
Latest VMware threat report reveals truth about deepfakes
Wed, 10th Aug 2022
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virtualisation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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it automation
VMware's Global Incident Response Threat Report reveals increased cyber attacks amid pandemic disruptions and geopolitical events.
Datacom research explores reality of zero trust in ANZ
Wed, 10th Aug 2022
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malware
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zero trust security
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cybersecurity
Zero trust is fast emerging as global best practice in cybersecurity and local leaders are on board, with 83% considering it essential to security.
Google Cloud to open first cloud region in NZ - among others
Wed, 10th Aug 2022
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Google Cloud has announced plans to bring three new cloud regions, one each in New Zealand, Malaysia and Thailand.
Mandiant researchers uncover significant new disinformation campaign
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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ddos
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cloud services
Chinese Government conducts disinformation campaign following Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, say researchers. 72 websites are reportedly involved.
Beware the darkverse and its cyber-physical threats
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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cybersecurity
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ar, vr & metaverse
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trend micro
A darkverse of criminality hidden from law enforcement could quickly evolve to fuel a new industry of metaverse-related cybercrime.
Attacks on gaming companies more than double over past year
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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gaming
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ddos
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digital entertainment
The State of the Internet report shows gaming companies and gamer accounts are at risk, following a surge in web application attacks post pandemic.
VMware introduces advanced workload protection for AWS
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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virtualisation
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data protection
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hyperscale
VMware Carbon Black Workload for AWS delivers comprehensive visibility and security across on-premises and cloud environments for AWS customers.
Exclusive: NZ-based DEFEND offers global cyber protection
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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malware
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risk & compliance
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zero trust security
DEFEND, a New Zealand cyber security company, is focused on improving cyber resilience and reducing risk for its global customers.
NZ program recovers and recycles more than 177 tonnes of e-waste
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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uc
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cleantech
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voip
The TechCollect NZ pilot program says its milestone of recovering and recycling more than 177 tonnes of ICT e-waste recognises the efforts of many.
Avast One extends protection with Online Safety Score
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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smartphones
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malware
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endpoint protection
Avast One has extended its cross-platform support by adding its Online Safety Score feature to both the Mac and iOS platforms of Avast One.
Palo Alto Networks responds to rise in threats with MDR service
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Unit 42 Managed Detection and Response is a new service that can offer continuous 24/7 threat detection, investigation and response.