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Data leak dangers: Know your weak spots
Cybersecurity

Data leak dangers: Know your weak spots

Data leaks and breaches are alarmingly common, but there are still many misconceptions as to how and why they happen.

By An Editor • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2016
Types of VPN networks and how they work: Do you know which kind to use?
Malware

Types of VPN networks and how they work: Do you know which kind to use?

No doubt you are already aware of the importance of using VPN networks to guarantee the privacy of your information.

By Camilo Gutiérrez Amaya • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2016
Recommended rating for Palo Alto Networks next gen firewall
Firewalls

Recommended rating for Palo Alto Networks next gen firewall

The company who identify as the next-generation in security, have just announced that its next-generation firewall has earned a recommended rating.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2016
Feb & March saw huge spike in ransomware attacks against Australia
Malware

Feb & March saw huge spike in ransomware attacks against Australia

FireEye research has brought the truth about ransomware attacks close to home, as Australia and the entire APJ region is increasingly targeted.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2016
New backdoor malware targeting Mac devices
Malware

New backdoor malware targeting Mac devices

Apple users beware: New 'Backdoor.MAC.Eleanor' malware offers hackers full system control, posing as a benign file converter.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Jul 2016
Are Russian hackers targeting Hillary Clinton?
Phishing

Are Russian hackers targeting Hillary Clinton?

Russian hackers have been targeting key staff members working for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, according to SecureWorks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2016
Three of the most common myths about SSL encryption
Encryption

Three of the most common myths about SSL encryption

Delving into the world of SSL Encryption, here are some of the myths that persist about SSL traffic as well as the SSL blind spot.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2016
Cybersecurity battling with 'ruthless and efficient' cyber criminals
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity battling with 'ruthless and efficient' cyber criminals

Half of IT decision makers have no real strategy to protect against digital crime even though 94% are aware of it. Instead, they feel constrained.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2016
It's not always about malware: Forensic data analysis will find theft fast
Data Analytics

It's not always about malware: Forensic data analysis will find theft fast

Cyber crime is not just limited to malware attacks - what about intellectual property or data theft, asks security company Computer Forensics.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2016
Fourfold increase in ransomware attacks against Android
Malware

Fourfold increase in ransomware attacks against Android

Android users beware, ransomware is becoming more prevalent towards your devices. Kaspersky Lab warns that the ransomware landscape is growing.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2016
Digital patch kit: How to protect yourself from data leaks
Malware

Digital patch kit: How to protect yourself from data leaks

Plug the digital holes: Our guide reveals four vital strategies to fend off data leaks and secure your organisation's sensitive info.

By Editor • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2016
Malicious scripts in compromised websites - and how to protect yourself
Malware

Malicious scripts in compromised websites - and how to protect yourself

People often highlight those threats that are more or less predictable, but the most dangerous are scripts that are hard for users to detect.

By Josep Albors • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2016
10 tips for staying cyber-safe when on the road
Malware

10 tips for staying cyber-safe when on the road

Here is a short guide that we have refreshed to help you travel safely and keep all your data and devices protected.

By Ondrej Kubovič • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2016
10,000 Facebook users attacked by malware trojan last month
Malware

10,000 Facebook users attacked by malware trojan last month

Kaspersky Lab recently reported its discovery of a malware attack that affected approximately 10,000 Facebook users between June 24th to June 27th.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2016
Golden times for Duo's Kendra Ross as cyber security work honoured
Duo

Golden times for Duo's Kendra Ross as cyber security work honoured

Duo's Kendra Ross has been honoured for her work in the cyber security sector with a special award at the Wellington Gold Awards.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2016
Malware isn't the problem -it's the legitimate tools you should be worried about
Malware

Malware isn't the problem -it's the legitimate tools you should be worried about

Forget malware - once attackers are inside your system, 99% of post-intrusion internal attacks originate from leveraging legitimate applications.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2016
C-Suite and IT leaders don't see eye-to-eye on security
Virtualisation

C-Suite and IT leaders don't see eye-to-eye on security

Further research is proving that Australian businesses don't take cybersecurity seriously enough, with a price tag of up to $17 billion.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2016
Microsoft finally gives a delivery date for Windows 10 enterprise security features
Microsoft

Microsoft finally gives a delivery date for Windows 10 enterprise security features

Windows 10 already includes built-in protection, but the new features have been designed to thwart the escalating number of cyber-attacks.

By Richard Edwards • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2016
C-Suite execs wouldn't pay ransom attacks, survey finds
Malware

C-Suite execs wouldn't pay ransom attacks, survey finds

Survey: 84% of IT execs hold firm against paying ransoms, but 43% of hacked companies do pay up, highlighting cybersecurity dilemmas.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2016