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Failure to employ best-of-breed security practices may result in a very uncomfortable talk with CEOs and boards of directors.

Kordia strengthens its cybersecurity services with the acquisition of managed security services provider SecOps NZ.

Cybercriminals are using cracked games to target gamers with cryptomining malware, earning over $2 million in cryptocurrency.

CrowdStrike tops IDC's Modern Endpoint Security market share rankings, as companies prioritise EDR capabilities in remote work environments during the pandemic.

Traditional anti-malware solutions miss nearly 75% of threats, according to new research from WatchGuard Technologies.

Video game industry targeted by cyberattacks in pandemic, suffering over 240 million web application attacks in 2020 - Akamai report.

Nearly a quarter of New Zealand small and medium-sized businesses have been victims of cyber attacks, with phishing attacks being the most common form.

Bitcoin-themed cyber attacks have increased by nearly 200% since October 2020, with phishing and email compromise attacks leading the surge.

RedShield appoints Fabian Partigliani as CEO, taking over from cofounder Andy Prow, as the cybersecurity firm aims for global growth.

Compliance has gotten a bad rap in recent years, with the sentiment around organisational compliance being one of ‘burden’, ‘red-tape’ and ‘imposition’.

The Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security is 'satisfied' that CCTV surveillance by NZSIS is not used for general surveillance.

Phishing emails pretending to be from LinkedIn have been intercepted, aiming to steal personal details, says MailGuard.

Harmful online content cases have surged by 292% during the pandemic, according to a new study by Report Harmful Content.

Illumio secures $225m in Series F funding, with Thoma Bravo leading the round, to reach a valuation of $2.75bn.

McAfee has released its latest cybersecurity report analysing cybercriminal activity related to malware and cyber threats in the first quarter of 2021.

Microsoft officially announces details of the upcoming Windows 11 operating system, and yes, it's a free upgrade for eligible Windows 10 PCs.

There is a disconnect between business decision makers and security teams, despite new risks from remote working and the growth in ransomware.

PwC and Palo Alto Networks announce an expanded partnership strengthening cybersecurity defences for New Zealand businesses.

1 in 3 young New Zealanders likely to cyber stalk their partner or ex, according to Norton Cyber Safety Insights Report.

Apple enterprise management specialist Jamf has expanded its security capabilities, including compliance, passwordless authentication, and threat detection.