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Global DDoS attacks: What they are, how they work, and how to defend against them
Distributed Denial of Service

Global DDoS attacks: What they are, how they work, and how to defend against them

Organisations globally face mounting DDoS attacks, with attackers demanding ransoms in Bitcoin and threatening disruptions up to 2Tbps if demands aren't met.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
Lazarus Group linked to phishing attacks on cryptocurrency sector
Crypto

Lazarus Group linked to phishing attacks on cryptocurrency sector

Cybersecurity firm F-Secure links Lazarus Group, aka APT38, to recent attack on cryptocurrency company in its new research.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2020
10 cybersecurity risks to consider when transitioning back to the office
Biometrics

10 cybersecurity risks to consider when transitioning back to the office

Organizations should consider these 10 cybersecurity and data governance areas before reopening after COVID-19, according to BSI.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2020
Tanium and Google Cloud bring greater security to distributed IT
Hyperscale

Tanium and Google Cloud bring greater security to distributed IT

Tanium and Google Cloud have expanded their partnership to help organisations with security in the distributed IT era.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2020
Top 10 riskiest IoT devices for enterprises, according to Forescout
IoT Security

Top 10 riskiest IoT devices for enterprises, according to Forescout

Forescout's The Enterprise of Things Security Report reveals the 10 riskiest IoT devices of 2020, which pose a threat to enterprise networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2020
Five tips to get security-ready for the future of remote work
Unified Communications

Five tips to get security-ready for the future of remote work

As remote work becomes permanent, companies struggle to keep data secure. Here are five crucial tips to bolster your cybersecurity defences now.

By Adam Gordon • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2020
Attivo Networks highlights CISOs top concerns following move to remote working
Firewalls

Attivo Networks highlights CISOs top concerns following move to remote working

CISOs are prioritizing combating threats and attacks as remote working shifts priorities, according to MIT Sloan and Attivo Networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2020
ESET included in Forrester Enterprise EDR report
Endpoint Protection

ESET included in Forrester Enterprise EDR report

The report provides an overview of the technology players in the EDR market and offers insights into understanding their capabilities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2020
Data is more valuable to cyber attackers than cash - report
Malware

Data is more valuable to cyber attackers than cash - report

A Positive Technologies report reveals data theft now surpasses cash as the main goal for cyber attackers, reflecting a 20-point annual rise.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2020
Fortinet cyber threat report paints bleak picture
Firewalls

Fortinet cyber threat report paints bleak picture

The report reveals cybercriminals are maximising global economic and political realities to further enable their goal.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020
Microsoft NZ rolls out free AccountGuard service ahead of general election
Email Security

Microsoft NZ rolls out free AccountGuard service ahead of general election

Ahead of New Zealand's general election, Microsoft NZ unveils its free AccountGuard service to protect political entities and NGOs from cyber threats.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2020
Mobile malware and exploitation amongst biggest cyber threats for 2020
Supply Chain

Mobile malware and exploitation amongst biggest cyber threats for 2020

Mobile malware threats and cybercriminal exploitation of mobile devices in the Asia Pacific region are set to rise in 2020, warns Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2020
Cyber-gangs using SSH identities to sell on the black market
Malware

Cyber-gangs using SSH identities to sell on the black market

Only 10% of organisations believe they have complete and accurate intelligence over all SSH machine identities.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2020
Interview: Group-IB outlines global threats to stability in cyberspace
Cybersecurity

Interview: Group-IB outlines global threats to stability in cyberspace

Cybersecurity firm Group-IB unveils alarming cyber threat landscape in High-Tech Crime Trends 2019/2020 report, spotlighting state-sponsored attackers.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2019
APT groups conducting more targeted intrusions – Accenture
Malware

APT groups conducting more targeted intrusions – Accenture

Analysts now see an emergence of malware executed through web browsers focused on targeting online merchants and retailers specifically.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2019
In brief: What's on at CyberCrimeCon 2019 Singapore
Cybersecurity

In brief: What's on at CyberCrimeCon 2019 Singapore

CyberCrimeCon 2019 Singapore on November 29 will showcase threat analysis, world-class expertise, and best practices in cybersecurity.

By Sara Barker • 8 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2019
Data loss prevention: Why digital images should not be overlooked
Data Loss Prevention

Data loss prevention: Why digital images should not be overlooked

Digital images are increasingly being used as mechanisms for cyber-attacks. What can organisations to minimise risks and mitigate against this advanced threat?.

By Guy Bunker • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2019
Over 50% of incident response requests occur after damage complete – Kaspersky
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Over 50% of incident response requests occur after damage complete – Kaspersky

Over 50% of incident response requests in 2018 were made after significant damage had already occurred, says Kaspersky's latest report.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
Cylance report looks into questionable pentesting practices
Semiconductors

Cylance report looks into questionable pentesting practices

The report demonstrates how the line distinguishing pentesting exercises from actual threat actor behaviour has thinned.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019