SecurityBrief New Zealand - Technology news for CISOs & cybersecurity decision-makers

Latest news - Page 84

Story image
Binance offers early access to Scroll for NZ users
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
#
blockchain
#
cryptocurrency
#
kiwi
Binance has launched early trading access for Scroll (SCR) in New Zealand, allowing users to earn tokens before their official spot listing.
Story image
Contrast Security appoints Faya Peng as ADR division GM
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
#
siem
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
cybersecurity
Contrast Security has appointed Faya Peng as General Manager of its rapidly growing Application Detection and Response division, enhancing its cybersecurity strategy.
Story image
Deepfake scams target 29% of New Zealanders, costing millions
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
#
physical security
#
email security
#
genai
Research by Mastercard reveals nearly a third of New Zealanders and 18% of businesses have fallen victim to deepfake scams, costing millions over the past year.
Story image
NinjaOne launches AI tool & appoints data VP Carusone
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
#
genai
#
ai
#
cybersecurity
NinjaOne elevates Joel Carusone to Senior Vice President of Data and AI, unveiling a new AI tool aimed at streamlining patch management for IT teams.
Story image
AI raises cybersecurity concerns in Asia Pacific region
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
#
ransomware
#
siem
#
phishing
A Cloudflare study reveals 41% of cybersecurity leaders in Asia Pacific faced data breaches last year, amid growing fears over AI's role in such incidents.
Story image
American Water breach highlights infrastructure vulnerabilities
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
#
digital transformation
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
cybersecurity
American Water has reported a cybersecurity breach, highlighting the vulnerabilities threatening critical infrastructure such as water treatment facilities.
Story image
Kiteworks unveils tool to assess & prioritise data breaches
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
#
ransomware
#
encryption
#
advanced persistent threat protection
Kiteworks has unveiled its Risk Exposure Index, a new tool for assessing data breaches based on severity and potential impact, alongside a detailed report.
Story image
Sophos unveils new XGS desktop firewalls & software
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
#
firewalls
#
network security
#
breach prevention
Sophos has unveiled its new XGS Series desktop firewalls, featuring nine models that double performance while halving energy consumption for SMEs.
Story image
Security practitioners embrace AI amidst tool distrust
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
soc
#
ai security
A report by Vectra AI reveals 71% of SOC practitioners fear missing genuine threats among rising security alerts amid growing dissatisfaction with traditional tools.
Story image
Fortinet launches Lacework FortiCNAPP for cloud security
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
#
firewalls
#
cloud security
#
multi-cloud
Fortinet has launched Lacework FortiCNAPP, a new AI-driven platform aimed at enhancing cloud security by integrating multiple protection tools.
Story image
Commvault launches Cloud Rewind for enhanced resilience
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
#
data protection
#
dr
#
ransomware
Commvault has launched its innovative Cloud Rewind solution, aimed at enhancing cyber resilience for cloud-first organisations post-cyberattack.
Story image
Commvault launches cyber resilience platform on AWS
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
#
saas
#
malware
#
data protection
Commvault has launched its Cloud cyber resilience platform on AWS, introducing features aimed at strengthening data protection for customers.
Story image
October Patch Tuesday has revealed 118 Vulnerabilities
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
#
open source
#
cybersecurity
#
microsoft
Microsoft has addressed 118 vulnerabilities in its October 2024 Patch Tuesday, including five with evidence of exploitation, amid ongoing security concerns.
Story image
Tenable report reveals widespread cloud security risks
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
#
virtualisation
#
hyperscale
#
cloud security
Tenable's 2024 Cloud Risk Report reveals 74% of global organisations have publicly exposed storage assets, heightening their ransomware risk.
Story image
CrowdStrike partners with firms to boost threat detection
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
#
siem
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
ai security
CrowdStrike has announced strategic partnerships with CardinalOps, Nagomi Security, and Veriti to bolster threat detection in enterprise security systems.
Story image
Appdome named mobile security leader in five categories
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
#
application security
#
devsecops
#
cybersecurity
Appdome has earned leader status in five new categories from G2, enhancing its reputation in mobile security and anti-fraud solutions.
Story image
DigiCert launches Common Mark Certificates for email security
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
#
phishing
#
email security
#
cybersecurity
DigiCert has launched Common Mark Certificates, enabling organisations without trademarks to enhance email security and branding, increasing trust and visibility.
Story image
Forescout discovers security flaws in DrayTek routers
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
#
ransomware
#
endpoint protection
#
iot security
Forescout Technologies has unveiled 14 security vulnerabilities in DrayTek routers, raising significant cybersecurity concerns globally and urging urgent protective measures.
Story image
Venafi upgrades machine identity platform for cloud era
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
#
encryption
#
hyperscale
#
cloud security
Venafi has unveiled key upgrades to its Machine Identity Control Plane, enhancing cloud management and preparing for quantum computing challenges.
Story image
Deepfake threat worries 94% of IT professionals, report finds
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
#
data protection
#
phishing
#
advanced persistent threat protection
A report from IRONSCALES reveals that over 94% of IT professionals are concerned about deepfake technologies threatening cybersecurity amid a pivotal election year.