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How to protect your organisation from WannaCry ransomware

Defend against the global WannaCry threat with robust cybersecurity measures and constant vigilance, says Carbon Black's team.

By Brian Baskin and Michael Viscuso • 4 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017

Disaster Recovery

BackupAssist announces Version 10 of server backup and recovery software

The newest version features the option to use public cloud infrastructure like Microsoft Azure or Amazon AWS S3 for backup data storage.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017

Malware

In-depth: Security experts explain the WannaCry ransomware's world domination

Does it make you WannaCry? Experts from around the world comment on the ransomware's deadly attacks over the weekend, & if there's a way to stop it.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017

Crypto

Cryptopia launches first NZD-tethered cryptocurrency

Tokens available are limited to $100,000 NZDT - not enough liquidity to allow widespread adoption, but Cryptopia hopes to get the ball rolling.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017

Malware

Big changes in the infosec landscape: Time to take note and take action

Do you like RDP? Good. So do attackers. Wait? What?! Yes, attackers love your weakly-defended RDP port as the payoff can be huge.

By Michael Aguilar • 5 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017

Malware

What we can learn from the Google Docs hack

Remember, don't be embarrassed about falling victim. The more we talk about how these things happen the better we will be.

By Rick McElroy • 7 min read • Fri, 12th May 2017

EduTech

Updated: Red Education signs security training deal with Symantec, EC-Council & ForgeRock

IT training firm Red Education has signed deals with Symantec, EC-Council and ForgeRock to boost security training.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017

Health Technologies

Kordia snaps up former Activata Prepay exec as new ANZ group marketing manager

Kordia hires new marketing manager to drive overall marketing and branding strategies in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017

Malware

The do's and don'ts of responding to ransomware

Ransomware set to increase in volume and variety in 2017, but a smart incident response strategy can help prevent losses.

By Matt Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017

Malware

Malwarebytes creates new VP roles to steer marketing growth

Malwarebytes has filled two brand new roles in marketing and growth as the company makes headway in the global security space.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017

Malware

Cyber attacks on govt double; IoT becomes threat and source of attack

Cyberattacks on govt doubled last year, tying the sector with finance as the most targeted market, while IoT is becoming both a source - and a target.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017

Malware

Avast joins watchdog ranks as No More Ransom partner

Avast is one of the latest security providers to join the No More Ransom campaign, alongside law enforcement agencies and the private security sector.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017

DevOps

Startup RedLock emerges from stealth with public cloud security offerings

Channel focused security startup RedLock has emerged from stealth with a platform which automates protection across multiple public cloud vendors.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017

Malware

Menlo Security's global team walks away with two Stevie awards

Menlo Security and Thought Marketing win two bronze Stevie awards at the American Business Awards. Great teamwork and innovation.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017

Malware

What makes Locky and Cerber ransomware so good - and what about CradleCore?

Trend Micro details the evolution of Locky and Cerber, ransomware outsmarting defences, as CradleCore's source code sale potentially marks a worrying shift.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017