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A system wiper with no recourse: Researchers discover what NotPetya attack was really after
Malware

A system wiper with no recourse: Researchers discover what NotPetya attack was really after

ESET senior research fellow Nick FitzGerald says that NotPetya was most likely a state-sponsored attack through malware.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
Auckland tech risk management company expands to Singapore
Risk & Compliance

Auckland tech risk management company expands to Singapore

Delta specialises in cybersecurity, technology risk, professional and management liability, as well as drone insurance.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
Don't expect Govt to protect NZ healthcare firms from cyber attacks, health expert warns
Firewalls

Don't expect Govt to protect NZ healthcare firms from cyber attacks, health expert warns

Health expert cautions against cyber complacency, urging NZ healthcare firms to bolster defences amid rising threats.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
Cybersecurity battleground shifting to Linux and web servers - report
Firewalls

Cybersecurity battleground shifting to Linux and web servers - report

WatchGuard found that despite an overall drop in general malware detection for the quarter, Linux malware made up more than 36% of the top threats.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
Behind the STRATUS project: The security researchers on a mission to bring data control back to users
Data Protection

Behind the STRATUS project: The security researchers on a mission to bring data control back to users

Users trust that cloud providers to keep data safe, but they don't know what happens to data once it's in the cloud.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
emt Distribution adds Matrix42 to cyber security portfolio
Cloud Services

emt Distribution adds Matrix42 to cyber security portfolio

emt Distribution partners with Matrix42, enhancing cyber security with advanced workspace management tools in ANZ.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
OceanLotus malware proves that MacOS attackers are rapidly honing their craft
Malware

OceanLotus malware proves that MacOS attackers are rapidly honing their craft

Despite its low profile, the OceanLotus backdoor for MacOS has become more advanced and more targeted than ever before.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
Practical ways your firm can take action with security analytics
Storage

Practical ways your firm can take action with security analytics

Security is the word on everyone's lips but what can you really do with the analytics data behind it? LogRhythm and SANS shows how to put it to work.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
Not just a buzzword: Ebook reveals how global firms put security analytics to work
Security Information and Event Management

Not just a buzzword: Ebook reveals how global firms put security analytics to work

Security analytics has gone from buzzword to obligatory application in a very short time. Gartner, BT and the SANS Institute share their secrets.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
Securing assets and applications in the cloud
DevOps

Securing assets and applications in the cloud

Hard-coding and embedding credentials in the code or a script can initially make them easy to use – but this represents a significant vulnerability.

By Jeffrey Kok • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
FY18 is here: ESET's guide to top cybersecurity investments for SMBs
Malware

FY18 is here: ESET's guide to top cybersecurity investments for SMBs

As Australian businesses and SMBs start to formulate their budgets for FY18, ESET is underlining the importance of security irrespective of size.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
Encryption with backdoors? Internet advocates call out Five Eyes leaders for 'shortsighted' tactics
Encryption

Encryption with backdoors? Internet advocates call out Five Eyes leaders for 'shortsighted' tactics

Even if measures to restrict strong encryption access are put in place, adversaries will switch to new tools crafted without the Five Eyes network.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
Enterprise mobile security vendor Wandera gears up for local assault
Endpoint Protection

Enterprise mobile security vendor Wandera gears up for local assault

Wandera, UK mobile security titan, expands into Asia Pacific, opening a new office in Singapore and appointing ex-MobileIron exec Luke Knowles.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
Corvil integrates with Cisco Tetration Analytics to ramp up data center visibility
DevOps

Corvil integrates with Cisco Tetration Analytics to ramp up data center visibility

Corvil partners with Cisco to enhance service assurance & security for business infrastructures, addressing challenges of data center visibility.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 2017
The age of containerisation and its impact on security
DevOps

The age of containerisation and its impact on security

A major concern is that enterprise adoption and deployment of DevOps and containers is outpacing the approach used to secure them.

By Dick Bussiere • 6 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 2017
SonicWall's heavy channel focus pays off to tune of $250m
Partner Programmes

SonicWall's heavy channel focus pays off to tune of $250m

SonicWall's activities to nurture its partner ecosystem have resulted in an increase deal registrations totalling more than $250 million.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2017
NotPetya ransomworm knows no boundaries - ANZ firms affected
Malware

NotPetya ransomworm knows no boundaries - ANZ firms affected

Ransomware knows no boundaries: That's the lesson coming from the NotPetya attack that, despite starting in Europe, has spread to ANZ.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2017
Trend Micro launches US$100 million venture fund to harness the IoT wave
Trend Micro

Trend Micro launches US$100 million venture fund to harness the IoT wave

Trend Micro's venture will offer companies financial backing, access to its world-class global threat intelligence, and strategic alliances.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017
Petya ransomworm's rapid spread: What the experts know right now
Malware

Petya ransomworm's rapid spread: What the experts know right now

The Petya ransomware uses the EternalBlue exploit to not only infect files, but an entire system's drive. We get the latest from the experts.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017