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48 million malware messages: Proofpoint reveals the reality of today's threat landscape
Thu, 5th Aug 2021
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Proofpoint's Human Factor 2021 report reveals the reality of cyber threats, with millions of ransomware-loaded emails and new attack methods.
Despite 100% of companies experiencing security incidents, 64% still deploy AWS services weekly
Thu, 5th Aug 2021
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Vectra AI finds that even though 100% of companies have experienced a security incident, they continue to expand, with 64% deploying new AWS services weekly.
Knowledge gap surrounding crucial container security principles
Thu, 5th Aug 2021
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Only 3% of respondents in a recent survey recognize that containers are not a security boundary, according to Aqua Security.
Chance of PC users encountering cyber threats increase
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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Rise in cyberthreat risk for home users worldwide, with New Zealand slightly higher than Australia, UK, US, and Germany.
DDoS attacks plateau in second quarter - Kaspersky
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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DDoS attacks have decreased by 38.8% compared to Q2 2020, with China leading in SSH attacks but losing ground overall, says Kaspersky.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Yubico on the reality of a passwordless future
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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Yubico VP Geoff Schomburgk discusses the possibility of a passwordless future and what Yubico offers to Australia and New Zealand. #ITsecurity #Yubico.
Why IT needs smarter cloud security
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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IT and security professionals face growing complexity as remote work and cloud services become the norm, making smarter security solutions crucial.
Surge in targeted spear phishing as attackers look for weak link
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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email security
The rise of targeted malicious email attacks is revealed in a new report by Barracuda, highlighting the need for improved protection measures.
Ivanti tackles today's biggest security threats with RiskSense acquisition
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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Ivanti has acquired risk-based vulnerability management specialist RiskSense to enhance its patch management capabilities.
Opportunities for business and IT collaboration in managing enterprise risk - SolarWinds
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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Opportunities for business and IT collaboration in managing enterprise risk, according to a new report from SolarWinds.
Companies must be on the same page to achieve strategic & tactical CTI management
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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An effective CTI program requires the alignment of people, processes and technology, writes ThreatQuotient APJC regional director Anthony Stitt.
SaaS and IaaS environments fragmented as cloud privileges are misconfigured
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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Nearly half of cloud privileges are misconfigured, leaving data at risk, according to the Varonis 2021 SaaS Risk Report.
Fortinet unleashes latest next-gen firewall for hybrid data centres
Tue, 3rd Aug 2021
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Fortinet’s CMO and EVP of products, John Maddison, says the product combines high performance, integrated networking, and security for hybrid data centres.
Increase in DDoS extortion campaigns and hit-and-run assaults
Tue, 3rd Aug 2021
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DDoS attack volumes rose over 40% in Q2 2021, with technology firms facing the most attacks, according to Radware's report.
Five tips to protect against IoT search engines targeting vulnerable devices
Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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IoT search engines pose serious risks as well as offering solutions, with the vulnerabilities of VMware vCenter servers serving as a prime example.
CERT NZ urges businesses to disable Remote Desktop Protocol due to cyber risks
Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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According to CERT NZ, most ransomware attacks can be traced back, in part, to poorly configured remote access systems.
Fortinet expands security services to protect digital infrastructure
Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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Fortinet expands its security services with the addition of FortiTrust, offering user-based licensing across all networks and endpoints.
Global cyber attacks up as ransomware surges by 93%
Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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Global cyber attacks have increased by 29% in the last six months, as hackers continue to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic.
Police IT disaster recovery a 'very high risk area', audit reveals
Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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Police computer systems ill-prepared for major hack, pushing for more data powers, says audit. High risks identified. (110 characters).
Signal Sciences agent enters beta availability on Fastly edge cloud platform
Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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The Signal Sciences agent leverages signal technology to write and push out rules in real time. This, Fastly says, can help to track requests and block attacks.