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Risk & Compliance

NZ directors believe cyber risk tops the threat list for 2017

Cyber attacks are predicted to be the biggest threat to New Zealand this year, according to a survey by Marsh.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2017

Malware

ESET receives three AAA ratings in anti-malware protection tests

ESET has walked away with three of what it calls the 'highest accolades' in the SE Labs Anti-Malware Protection Tests.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2017

Phishing

Phishers bypass content blockers and target Apple users in latest attacks

A simple replica login page is fooling Apple users into falling for a phishing attack - and it's using font substitution to bypass content blockers.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2017

Malware

In depth: Mimecast talks email security, insider threats and human firewalls

Email security breaches continue to occur due to evolving threats and a lack of next generation security solutions, according to Mimecast's Dave Hood.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2017

Cybersecurity

Penetration testing: How you can manage it the easy way

Why should I get a Penetration test? The simple answer is to provide assurance that your IT infrastructure isn't vulnerable.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2017

Endpoint Protection

Traditional security is dead: It's time to think of the next generation

Security spend is rising, but so are the number of data breaches. Something isn't working. It's time to think next-generation endpoint security.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2017

Malware

Opportunistic cyber attacks most dangerous, says SecureWorks report

SecureWorks' new report reveals a way for organizations to fight opportunistic cyber attacks and highlights pitfalls in the security industry.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2017

Firewalls

Exploring the cybercrime underground: Darknet markets - where cyber criminals trade

This blog focuses on explaining what darknet markets are, common payment model used, the type of digital data being bought and sold, and their costs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2017

Digital age

Kiwi CEOs: Skills shortage, cyber security & the digitised world

New Zealand CEOs concerned about technology skills shortage and rise of technological risks, according to PwC survey.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2017

Virtualisation

Virtual environments blurring the edges for network managers

Virtual environments are causing problems for network managers, straining and distorting network edges, according to Ixia.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2017

Data Protection

Gemalto bumps up encryption offerings for enterprise customers

Gemalto bumps up enterprise encryption offerings demand increases for speed, performance and security across cloud, applications and networks.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2017

IoT Security

Mirai botnet now targeting Windows PCs to access IoT devices

Notorious IoT malware 'Mirai' has now jumped ship to infect Windows devices and Symantec is warning users to make sure they don't get caught.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2017

Malware

Cylance outshines competition in AV testing stakes

AI security provider Cylance has beaten five of the top legacy AV vendors in a test designed to analyse unknown and known malware detection.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2017

Unified Communications

IBM Watson has a new job: Cognitive cybersecurity expert

Watson has spent the past year training in cybersecurity language from more than one million security documents, and is now being integrated into SOC.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2017

Endpoint Protection

Watch out for 'The Wolf': Mr Robot star turns device hacker in new HP web series

HP is kicking off a global cybersecurity awareness campaign and who better to take centre stage than the star of the hit hacker TV series, Mr Robot.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2017

Accenture

Accenture bulks up threat intelligence offerings with iDefense acquisition

Accenture is acquiring iDefense from VeriSign to ramp up its ability to help businesses better understand emerging threats and adjust protection early.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2017