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Why IT needs smarter cloud security in the age of the hybrid workplace
Wed, 17th Nov 2021
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IT and security professionals face increasing complexity and threats. Smarter security solutions and automation can help ease the burden.

New study shows IT decision-makers think organisations compromise cybersecurity in favour of other goals
Wed, 17th Nov 2021
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Security compromised as IT decision-makers downplay cyber risks, says Trend Micro study. Collaboration and clear communication needed to prevent risk.

New malware that abuses Windows 10 App Installer uncovered
Wed, 17th Nov 2021
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Sophos researchers have uncovered a new BazarBackdoor attack that abuses Windows 10 App Installer to spread malware via a targeted spam campaign.

Vulnerabilities in Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay open door for cyber attackers
Wed, 17th Nov 2021
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Vulnerabilities in Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay allow attackers to make unlimited purchases, says researcher Timur Yunusov.

NZ information security award finalists revealed
Wed, 17th Nov 2021
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iSANZ Awards finalists revealed, showcasing the best of New Zealand's cybersecurity sector. Winners to be announced in February 2022.

Norton new branding shines a light on cybersecurity
Tue, 16th Nov 2021
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NortonLifeLock unveils new branding to highlight its role in cybersecurity and empower consumers in the digital world.

New Norton study reveals severity of cyber attacks on gamers
Tue, 16th Nov 2021
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A new special report by security software company Norton has found that two out of five gamers in New Zealand have experienced a cyber attack.

AI modeled on the spread of human viruses to combat cyber attacks
Tue, 16th Nov 2021
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BT to deploy AI based on epidemiology to combat cyber-attacks. Inflame uses virus spread model to detect threats.

Forrester has released a series of predictions for 2022
Tue, 16th Nov 2021
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Forrester's reports predict that tech executives in 2022 will focus on human-centered transformation, cloud-native strategies, and cybersecurity challenges.

Microsoft AD recognised as Leader in Gartner MQ for IAM
Mon, 15th Nov 2021
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Microsoft Identity Program Management corporate vice president Alex Simons says the achievement would not have been possible without its ‘passionate’ customers.

New Microsoft Defender vulnerability should concern every enterprise - expert
Mon, 15th Nov 2021
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Microsoft Defender vulnerability poses significant threat, warns Virsec. With 55 vulnerabilities in total, it is deemed the most concerning by experts.

VMware research shows employee surveillance could increase staff turnover
Mon, 15th Nov 2021
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Increase in remote monitoring threatens employee performance & trust in new hybrid working models, says VMware study.

Why the biggest cyber-attacks go undetected
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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Data breaches and cyber-attacks are not as quick and exciting as portrayed on screen. In reality, they unfold over months and require correlation to detect.

Waikato DHB warned a cyberattack 'catastrophic for patient safety'
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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Waikato DHB was warned its IT security was severely compromised months before a massive ransomware attack that brought Waikato Hospital to its knees.

Stellar Cyber integrates security platform with Barracuda Networks
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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Stellar Cyber integrates its security platform with Barracuda's firewalls and email protection, offering enhanced visibility and automated incident correlation.

Ransomware among most pressing issues for auditors in 2022 — Gartner
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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Auditors will be dealing extensively with ransomware and the long-term effects of the pandemic in their audit plans for next year.

Fortinet named leader for network firewalls and WAN Edge Infrastructure
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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Fortinet named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Network Firewalls for the twelfth time, showcasing their security-driven networking innovations.

Ransomware black hole pulls in other cyberthreats to create one massive delivery system
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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Ransomware's growing power is sucking other cyberthreats into its orbit, creating a unified and modular attack system, warns Sophos.

Divide between IT and OT teams hindering unified cybersecurity strategies
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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Organizations are hindered by a cultural divide between IT and OT teams, preventing a unified cybersecurity strategy, a report from Dragos has found.

Massive increase in cyber threats since global pandemic - report
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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Increase in cyber threats during the pandemic puts organisations at risk as holiday season approaches, warns report.