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ESET Threat Report highlights aggressive ransomware tactics and intensifying password-guessing attacks
Fri, 1st Oct 2021
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ransomware
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ESET's T2 2021 Threat Report reveals rising ransomware demands and increased brute-force attacks, according to the cybersecurity firm's telemetry data.
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Check Point and Alkira alliance to bring enterprise-class security to cloud workloads
Fri, 1st Oct 2021
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hyperscale
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cloud security
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multi-cloud
Alkira and Check Point form technology alliance to offer Check Point's CloudGuard firewalls in Alkira's Cloud Network infrastructure.
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New cyber-criminal group discovered targeting government servers, fuel, energy and aviation companies
Fri, 1st Oct 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
Researchers have identified a new, previously unknown group that has systematically attacked Russia's fuel and energy complex and its aviation industry.
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ThycoticCentrify adds features to PAM solution
Fri, 1st Oct 2021
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devops
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pam
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apm
ThycoticCentrify has announced new features for its privileged access management solution, Thycotic Secret Server.
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Puppet rolls out malware scanning feature for new modules
Fri, 1st Oct 2021
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malware
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it automation
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cybersecurity
Puppet has announced a malware scanner feature for newly published modules on the Forge, Puppet's module marketplace.
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Ping Identity acquires Singular Key, extends no-code functionality
Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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malware
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devops
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it automation
Ping Identity has acquired no-code identity specialist Singular Key to streamline integration of identity services.
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Manufacturing sector hit hard by ransomware, but many refuse to pay out
Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Manufacturing and production companies are less likely to pay ransoms after being hit by ransomware, says Sophos' new report.
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New ransomware recovery solutions launched for public sector file storage on AWS
Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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hyperscale
Nasuni is working with Amazon Web Services to address the growing problem of ransomware in the public sector.
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Microsoft renews schools agreement, focus on boosting cybersecurity
Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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edutech
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cybersecurity
Microsoft New Zealand renews three-year agreement with Ministry of Education, providing schools with free cybersecurity tools.
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Substantial surge in hybrid and multi-cloud migration despite security concerns
Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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ddos
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
Despite cybersecurity concerns, Equinix finds a significant year-on-year leap in companies planning to move business-critical applications to the cloud.
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The who’s who of NZ’s government & public cybersecurity agencies
Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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government
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netsafe
From government agencies to public initiatives, here's an inside look at who protects New Zealand's digital landscape from cyber threats.
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Reserve Bank welcomes submissions on future of New Zealand's money
Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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rbnz
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is seeking public input on the future of money, including the possibility of a central bank digital currency.
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Building cyber capacity and resilience for our digital future
Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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it training
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
The journey to cyber resilience varies for every nation, but collaboration and education are key, according to Kaspersky.
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Scam Alert: Flubot malware hits New Zealand
Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
New Zealand telecoms sector warns customers of a scam text message asking them to click on a link or download an app for delivery information.
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Interview: Invicti's Mark Ralls on the new defining age for web application security
Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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security vulnerabilities
Invicti, the cybersecurity firm, has combined web application security expertise from its 2018 merger of Netsparker and Acunetix. .
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Email: Still the number one threat vector
Wed, 29th Sep 2021
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Just as cyber-criminals are ever honing their methods to increase their chances of success, so must security teams.
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Aquila Technology customers urged to change passwords after data breach
Wed, 29th Sep 2021
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
A data breach of the Lower Hutt retailer's systems may have compromised customers’ personal and credit card information.
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DDoS attacks surging - report
Wed, 29th Sep 2021
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ddos
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iaas
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cybersecurity
Voxility halts multiple 1Tbps+ DDoS attacks on customers' digital infrastructure, with unusually high volumes of traffic originating from China.
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Cloud migration top priority for businesses, despite growing security concerns
Wed, 29th Sep 2021
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ddos
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Cloud migration plans surge despite security concerns, with 7 in 10 IT leaders prioritizing cloud migration, says Equinix study.
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Organisations falling behind on security preparedness, mindset shift required
Wed, 29th Sep 2021
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malware
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zero trust security
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cybersecurity
New report from CompTIA highlights the need for new thinking in cybersecurity policies and processes to meet evolving threats.