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Security vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure on the rise
Mon, 23rd Aug 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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iot
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industrial iot
Vulnerability disclosures in industrial control systems have surged as cyber attacks on critical infrastructure raise security concerns, says Claroty.
What are the top five threats to financial services orgs? Imperva investigates
Mon, 23rd Aug 2021
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ddos
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fintech
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advanced persistent threat protection
Web application attacks on the financial services sector have increased by 38% between January and May 2021, with COVID-19 playing a role.
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Get prepared to bring in customers, not fraudsters this festive season
Mon, 23rd Aug 2021
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ecommerce
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online shopping
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retail
This checklist is a sure-fire way for eCommerce retailers to get the most out of this year’s holiday shopping season in the new normal.
Organisations look to cloud for data protection, but on-prem remains resilient - Veeam report
Mon, 23rd Aug 2021
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virtualisation
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data protection
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iaas
Public cloud has become a primary means of storing and delivering data for organisations, according to a survey by Veeam.
Time to nominate NZ's top security talent as entries open for 2021 iSANZ Awards
Mon, 23rd Aug 2021
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cybersecurity
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isanz
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awards
Entries now open for the 2021 iSANZ Awards in New Zealand, recognizing outstanding cyber and information security achievements.
COVID-19 lockdowns make New Zealand business sitting ducks for a cyberattack
Fri, 20th Aug 2021
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cybersecurity
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unify
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covid-19
New Zealand's lockdowns may lead to a surge in cyberattacks, with small and medium-sized businesses at risk, warns cyber security expert Samrat Choudhury.
Trend Micro bolsters security offering with complete device and identity protection
Fri, 20th Aug 2021
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mdm
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smart home
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cybersecurity
The solution brings together identity theft and dark web monitoring, WiFi protection, password manager and parental controls.
Overprovisioning leads to security vulnerabilities, so what can be done?
Fri, 20th Aug 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Overprovisioning makes networks more vulnerable, say 60% of IT professionals; 70% worry about increased attack surface.
72% of IT executives fear trickle-down of nation-state attack techniques will hurt business
Fri, 20th Aug 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Nation-state techniques, such as those used in the SolarWinds attack, are already being adopted by ransomware gangs.
Are you prepared for the surge in ransomware?
Thu, 19th Aug 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks have increased by 900% in H1 2020, causing breaches for organisations globally, says ThreatQuotient's Anthony Stitt.
Research uncovers connection between BlackMatter and DarkSide ransomware-as-a-service
Thu, 19th Aug 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
New research reveals likely connection between BlackMatter and DarkSide ransomware-as-a-service, according to Sophos.
Barracuda brings new security options to MSPs with latest release
Thu, 19th Aug 2021
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firewalls
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partner programmes
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breach prevention
Barracuda Networks updates its security-centric Barracuda RMM platform with new integrations and enhanced patch management functionality.
Microsoft announces new equity investment in Rubrik
Thu, 19th Aug 2021
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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microsoft
The move will drive go-to-market activities to deliver integrated zero trust data protection solutions built on Microsoft Azure.
Only half of IT security teams optimally prepared for a security incident
Thu, 19th Aug 2021
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cybersecurity
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it professionals
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cert
Only 56% of companies are optimally prepared for a security incident, according to a global study by OTRS Group. (1).
Kaspersky Hybrid Cloud Security enhances protection for Linux and delivers security management as a service
Thu, 19th Aug 2021
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devops
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apm
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open source
Kaspersky has updated its Hybrid Cloud Security solution, including hardening defences for Linux and extending protection for DevOps.
Ransomware attacks surging as ransom amounts skyrocket
Thu, 19th Aug 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
The grim outlook for the future of ransomware leaves no one spared from financial damage or brand-crushing headlines.
Digital capabilities reshaping the future of facility management
Thu, 19th Aug 2021
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motorola solutions
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smart building
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building
Rhys Clare explains how building managers and stadium operators can leverage technology for every patron's benefit.
Global ransomware grows 151%, SonicWall research finds
Wed, 18th Aug 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Ransomware attacks have surged in 2021, surpassing the total volume for 2020 in just six months, reveals SonicWall Cyber Threat Report.
The large, less obvious costs of phishing attacks on organisations - report
Wed, 18th Aug 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Proofpoint and the Ponemon Institute reveal that the cost of phishing attacks has almost quadrupled, with US companies losing an average of $14.8m annually.
Australia's largest cybersecurity firm Tesserent expands to NZ - Hamish Soper appointed senior partner
Wed, 18th Aug 2021
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cybersecurity
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lateral security
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tesserent
Australia's largest listed cybersecurity company, Tesserent, expands to New Zealand, creating a new entity and appointing new senior leadership in the region.