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Malware takes stealth approach to global content delivery networks
Malware

Malware takes stealth approach to global content delivery networks

'Domain fronting' is rampant across tens of thousands of high-reputation domains, including one that controls 15-30% of the world's web traffic.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2017
Hackers steal $32m of ethereum cryptocurrency – expert commentary and advice
Crypto

Hackers steal $32m of ethereum cryptocurrency – expert commentary and advice

​In the second heist this week, hackers have stolen around US$32 million - Webroot senior threat analyst shares his commentary and insights.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Sat, 22nd Jul 2017
Lights out for the Dark Web: Authorities take down AlphaBay and Hansa marketplaces
Bitdefender

Lights out for the Dark Web: Authorities take down AlphaBay and Hansa marketplaces

Online criminal marketplaces AlphaBay and Hansa have been taken offline, thanks to a major cooperation effort between Dutch and US authorities.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Jul 2017
New version of SambaCry spotted in the wild: Linux users urged to update OS
Malware

New version of SambaCry spotted in the wild: Linux users urged to update OS

Linux users face fresh cyber threat as new SambaCry variant emerges; experts urge immediate system updates to thwart attacks.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Jul 2017
60% of enterprises confirm global attacks have affected cyber protection choices
Malware

60% of enterprises confirm global attacks have affected cyber protection choices

Results from a recent survey of security executive from across 11 EMEA countries have been released, revealing the effects of attacks like WannaCry.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jul 2017
CenturyLink rolls out enhanced managed security services platform
CenturyLink

CenturyLink rolls out enhanced managed security services platform

CenturyLink is rolling out Managed Security Services 2.0 suite, with advanced security monitoring, threat detection and incident response, across APAC.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2017
Living off the land: How malware is on the verge of becoming fileless
Malware

Living off the land: How malware is on the verge of becoming fileless

'Living off the land' may at first sound like farms and vegetable patches, but it is quickly gaining a new meaning for cyber attackers and threats.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2017
Businesses can't outrun cybercriminals but they can 'outsmart' them
Cybersecurity

Businesses can't outrun cybercriminals but they can 'outsmart' them

Most businesses mistakenly believe they are protected against cybercrime due to security controls, but this is not the case, says Empired.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2017
​Gartner labels Fortinet a 'leader' in enterprise network firewalls
Firewalls

​Gartner labels Fortinet a 'leader' in enterprise network firewalls

Fortinet has been recognised as a 'leader' in the 2017 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Networks Firewalls.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
Kiwis, data privacy and IoT: Yeah, nah? Or only for the right reasons?
Data Protection

Kiwis, data privacy and IoT: Yeah, nah? Or only for the right reasons?

New data from Unisys shows that Kiwis are selective about sharing data with government agencies and commercial firms through IoT.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
Fortinet's top tips for cultivating situational awareness of cyber threats
Firewalls

Fortinet's top tips for cultivating situational awareness of cyber threats

IT professionals urged to improve situational awareness to better defend against cyber threats, says cybersecurity provider Fortinet.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
Exclusive interview: HPE - simplifying hybrid IT one server at a time
DevOps

Exclusive interview: HPE - simplifying hybrid IT one server at a time

HPE reveals Project New Stack, aiming to decode hybrid IT challenges and offer unparalleled security via silicon root of trust.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017
Could Blockchain technology disrupt everything?
Blockchain

Could Blockchain technology disrupt everything?

Miners race to solve a cryptographic puzzle, which completes the next transaction (or block) on the chain, in hopes of capturing the coin reward.

By Ellie Martin • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017
ANZ defence startups gear up for Techstars Adelaide accelerator
Drones

ANZ defence startups gear up for Techstars Adelaide accelerator

Budding defence-tech startups from around ANZ, India and the US are part of the very first Techstars Adelaide accelerator.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017
Threat actors embrace metadata as the underrated weapon in cyber war
Data Analytics

Threat actors embrace metadata as the underrated weapon in cyber war

Metadata – the data that describes other data – is a security threat that goes underreported but is also a powerful threat to national security.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017
Alphabay disappears: Three scenarios to look for next
Hackers

Alphabay disappears: Three scenarios to look for next

As AlphaBay vanishes, the dark web braces for upheaval, with markets jostling for supremacy or a radical shift to P2P trading.

By Rick Holland • 6 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017
Center for Internet Security recognises Kiwi compliance firm
Risk & Compliance

Center for Internet Security recognises Kiwi compliance firm

A New Zealand security assessment and compliance system has received recognition from the US-based Center for Internet Security (CIS).

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017
Caught in the Web: Kim Dotcom documentary to screen at NZ Film Festival
Megaupload

Caught in the Web: Kim Dotcom documentary to screen at NZ Film Festival

Kim Dotcom: Caught in the Web explores the story of internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom and his legal battles with the US government.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017
Kaseya adds quick route to new MSP offerings with Powered Services
IT Automation

Kaseya adds quick route to new MSP offerings with Powered Services

Kaseya says its Powered Services enable MSPs to launch new offerings and expand revenue streams fast, with IAM and network monitoring first to launch.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017