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It's a game of risk: DDoS attacks intensify in 2017
Malware

It's a game of risk: DDoS attacks intensify in 2017

Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks are getting larger this year and it's now a game of risk, according to a new report from Neustar.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd May 2017
Visiting cybercrime expert says the deep web can benefit NZ businesses
Fintech

Visiting cybercrime expert says the deep web can benefit NZ businesses

Believe it or not, the deep web can actually benefit New Zealand businesses, according to visiting cybercrime expert Dr Stephen Hill.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd May 2017
Gemalto puts final touches on 3M Identity Management acquisition
Biometrics

Gemalto puts final touches on 3M Identity Management acquisition

Gemalto has put the final touches on its acquisition of 3M's Identity Management Business - a deal worth $850 million.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
Exclusive Networks wins big with Fortinet
Firewalls

Exclusive Networks wins big with Fortinet

Exclusive Networks bags 4 big wins at Fortinet's Accelerate 2017, lauded for robust APAC growth and technical prowess in cybersecurity.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
Fight malware by spotting the top eight indicators of threat traffic in your network
Malware

Fight malware by spotting the top eight indicators of threat traffic in your network

There are eight main indicators that can help detect compromised networks. Here's how you can catch threat traffic before it cripples your systems.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
LogRhythm's Network Monitor Freemium an impressive winner when put to the test
Storage

LogRhythm's Network Monitor Freemium an impressive winner when put to the test

Not all security tools have to come with a price tag. The SANS Institute takes at a look at LogRhythm's NetMon Freemium Version 3.2.3.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
Is your healthcare data safe? Here are three ways to protect it
Network Infrastructure

Is your healthcare data safe? Here are three ways to protect it

Healthcare providers and healthcare systems have some of the most valuable information not only for patient health, but also for cyber attackers.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
Are you ready? Only five weeks until China's new data security law comes into effect
Data Protection

Are you ready? Only five weeks until China's new data security law comes into effect

With China's new cybersecurity law only five weeks away, businesses should be preparing and understanding the new rules.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
Fake Chrome extensions inject code into web pages
Malware

Fake Chrome extensions inject code into web pages

Recently, here at our research lab, we have seen an increase in the number of JS/Chromex.Submelius threats detected.

By Camilo Gutiérrez Amaya • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
New online training tool to help Kiwi businesses slash their cyber risk
EduTech

New online training tool to help Kiwi businesses slash their cyber risk

Aura Information Security has finished work on the very first module of its e-learning programme as part of the Cyber Security by Kordia suite.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
How to support a remote workforce without losing your mind
Hybrid & Remote Work

How to support a remote workforce without losing your mind

Embracing remote work with sanity intact: Lenovo's guide to managing virtual teams effectively beckons a strategic tech approach.

By Sam Worthington • 1 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
Atlassian's workplace chat tool 'HipChat' affected by data breach
Breach Prevention

Atlassian's workplace chat tool 'HipChat' affected by data breach

Workplace group chat tool HipChat has been hit by a data breach and users are being advised to check if they are vulnerable.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
Endace hires new VP Product Management to drive growth of partner program
Partner Programmes

Endace hires new VP Product Management to drive growth of partner program

Cary Wright will be joining the provider of high speed network recording and network history playback with the aim to drive channel growth.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
Multi-product deployments and large deals driving Fortinet growth
Firewalls

Multi-product deployments and large deals driving Fortinet growth

Large deals and multiple product deployments have seen Fortinet log continued strong growth, with revenue up 20% in Q1.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017
Spoiler alert: Hackers leak unreleased Netflix series
Digital Entertainment

Spoiler alert: Hackers leak unreleased Netflix series

An unidentified hacker has released the highly anticipated Season 5 episodes of popular Netflix show Orange is the New Black.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017
Carbon Black: How to set up a threat hunting program
Endpoint Protection

Carbon Black: How to set up a threat hunting program

UK firms urged to proactively hunt cyber threats by mastering OS intricacies and tailoring threat hunting teams to bolster digital defences.

By Carbon Black • 8 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017
Criminals on a mission of ambition and disruption, says Symantec
Malware

Criminals on a mission of ambition and disruption, says Symantec

Ransomware attackers are increasing their ransoms; more emails are containing malicious links; and disruption is the word of the day.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017
It's not all about the network: How to protect your outbound data
Brennan IT

It's not all about the network: How to protect your outbound data

Outbound data oversight a security Achilles' heel, warns IT expert Dayle Wilson, urging businesses to bolster defences.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017
TrickBot malware ramps up attacks against ANZ financial firms
Malware

TrickBot malware ramps up attacks against ANZ financial firms

Attackers behind the TrickBot Trojan have been taking their tactics to the next level, researchers from IBM X-Force have uncovered.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017