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Rackspace presents five ways to reduce your ransomware risk
Malware

Rackspace presents five ways to reduce your ransomware risk

Rackspace reveals key strategies to combat ransomware, emphasizing robust backups and vigilant patch management.

By Gene Tang • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
Palo Alto Networks forms $20m venture fund for budding security vendors
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks forms $20m venture fund for budding security vendors

Palo Alto Networks has announced the formation of a $20 million security venture fund for seed, early and growth-stage security companies.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
CyberHawk: Your protection against a new generation of hackers
Malware

CyberHawk: Your protection against a new generation of hackers

The odds that your organisation's security will be compromised are very high. So why not protect yours with the eyes of a hawk?.

By Simone de Cunha • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
Blockchain an inspiring tech for enterprises, but it's attracting hackers too
Malware

Blockchain an inspiring tech for enterprises, but it's attracting hackers too

As blockchain and Bitcoin rocket in value and becomes mainstream across the world, both ISACA and Proofpoint have published advisories.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
Arbor Networks digs deep into the Lazarus Group's DDoS attacks
Distributed Denial of Service

Arbor Networks digs deep into the Lazarus Group's DDoS attacks

It is not clear whether the IPs listed in the report were part of a command and control infrastructure or simply bots - or both.

By Kirk Soluk • 6 min read • Mon, 19th Jun 2017
Exclusive: VMware's Bruce Davie explains why network virtualisation is changing security
Virtualisation

Exclusive: VMware's Bruce Davie explains why network virtualisation is changing security

Security is not about the perimeter any more. Not when you have applications virtualised in the cloud, each with their own policies.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Jun 2017
It's time for MacRansom: New ransomware goes after MacOS
Malware

It's time for MacRansom: New ransomware goes after MacOS

Fortinet has warned of a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) that is making its home on a webportal hosted on the TOR network.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Jun 2017
How to find out the true value of network risk reduction
Firewalls

How to find out the true value of network risk reduction

Networks may make up part of business infrastructure growth, but how do businesses make the most out of any new network & security monitoring tools?.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Jun 2017
SonicWall CEO says it's an 'exciting time' as security reaches new heights
Breach Prevention

SonicWall CEO says it's an 'exciting time' as security reaches new heights

It has been seven months since SonicWall split from Dell. CEO Bill Conner says it's an exciting time for the company: Here's what it has been up to.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Jun 2017
Centrify targets local admin access on Macs through latest identity management update
Apple

Centrify targets local admin access on Macs through latest identity management update

Macs in the enterprise are prone to careless administrative account maintenance and passwords are being shared further than they should be.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Jun 2017
'Dangerous' Industroyer malware linked to industrial cyber attacks
Malware

'Dangerous' Industroyer malware linked to industrial cyber attacks

ESET has posted a warning that critical infrastructure worldwide could be vulnerable to the cybercriminal group Industroyer.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Jun 2017
Security training – a vital first step, but not a solution
EduTech

Security training – a vital first step, but not a solution

Educating employees to protect themselves against phishing and credential theft is necessary, but is it sufficient?.

By Jason Steer • 8 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017
Exclusive: Emt Distribution eyes aggressive growth for Kiwi business
Soft Solutions

Exclusive: Emt Distribution eyes aggressive growth for Kiwi business

Emt Distribution is expecting high demand from Kiwi resellers for its latest vendor signing after setting its sights on 60% growth for its NZ business.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017
Six practical steps you can take to avoid being hit by another WannaCry
Malware

Six practical steps you can take to avoid being hit by another WannaCry

You don't hand the keys to the car, the liquor cabinet & the gun rack to a 16 year old. If all users have blanket local admin access it's just as bad.

By Ashwin Pal • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017
Interview: The dark side of biometrics - why social engineering could destroy security
Biometrics

Interview: The dark side of biometrics - why social engineering could destroy security

Biometric technology may not be suitable for financial institutions due to security concerns and the risk of social engineering.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017
How a Waikato Uni grad transformed Tonga's cyber security
Cybersecurity

How a Waikato Uni grad transformed Tonga's cyber security

Tongan cybersecurity expert Siuta Laulaupea'alu has become a major influence in the field after years of research and migration to New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017
ExtraHop plucks FireEye vet as new SVP of worldwide sales
Breach Prevention

ExtraHop plucks FireEye vet as new SVP of worldwide sales

The provider of real-time IT analytics has its sights set on the security market with plans to accelerate expansion using a new leader at the helm.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017
Built-in cybersecurity for business computing? Exeed has you covered
Cybersecurity

Built-in cybersecurity for business computing? Exeed has you covered

Cybersecurity can seem daunting for Kiwi SMBs, which is why Exeed has come up with a solution for resellers to take advantage of.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017
Fortinet: Cybercrime ditches regional targets & goes for global 'element of surprise'
Malware

Fortinet: Cybercrime ditches regional targets & goes for global 'element of surprise'

According to Fortinet's Global Threat Landscape Report, attackers are always looking for 'the element of surprise'.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017