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NZ Windows users at risk of devastating cyber attacks
Cybersecurity

NZ Windows users at risk of devastating cyber attacks

New Zealand businesses face devastating cyber attacks, with a 14.22% chance of encountering a threat, warns Avast's 2021 Global PC Risk Report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2022
Check Point recognised for leading threat detection solution
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Check Point recognised for leading threat detection solution

Check Point's Harmony Endpoint has been recognized as a leader in MITRE Engenuity ATT-CK Evaluations for the second year in a row.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2022
Sift sheds light on fraud in the eCommerce sector
Data Analytics

Sift sheds light on fraud in the eCommerce sector

The pandemic has driven record levels of online shopping. Although retailers of all sizes are suffering increasing levels of fraud.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Apr 2022
Radware unveils industry-first terabit DDoS mitigation platform
Distributed Denial of Service

Radware unveils industry-first terabit DDoS mitigation platform

Radware has launched DefensePro 800, the industry's first terabit DDoS mitigation platform, offering high levels of protection and performance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022
Palo Alto Networks, AWS launch next-gen firewall to accelerate journey to cloud
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks, AWS launch next-gen firewall to accelerate journey to cloud

Palo Alto Networks partners with Amazon Web Services to launch Cloud NGFW, a managed Next-Generation Firewall service for AWS deployments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022
Widespread threats increase by 38% in 2021 - Rapid7 report
EduTech

Widespread threats increase by 38% in 2021 - Rapid7 report

Rapid7 has released its latest Vulnerability Intelligence Report detailing the most significant security vulnerabilities and cyber attacks in 2021.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2022
Budget boost promises better cybersecurity for our health system
Cybersecurity

Budget boost promises better cybersecurity for our health system

New Zealand's Ministry of Health has pledged $75.7 million to upgrade cybersecurity throughout the health system.

By Matthew Lark • 12 min read • Mon, 28th Mar 2022
DDoS attacks are becoming increasingly large and complex
Distributed Denial of Service

DDoS attacks are becoming increasingly large and complex

Distributed Denial-of-service attacks decreased slightly in 2021 but are becoming larger and more complex in nature, according to new analysis from F5.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022
Cyber attacks on the rise due to skyrocketing bot traffic
Small Business

Cyber attacks on the rise due to skyrocketing bot traffic

Cyberattacks, especially automated ones, of all kinds are on the rise, primarily due to skyrocketing bot traffic.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2022
1 in 5 businesses have paid or would pay a ransom for their data
Malware

1 in 5 businesses have paid or would pay a ransom for their data

Malware, ransomware and phishing are continuing to plague global organisations, 21% experiencing a ransomware attack in the last year.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2022
Backing up your business is about more than preventing data loss
Malware

Backing up your business is about more than preventing data loss

Backups are a crucial part of doing business - typically most crucial directly after the realisation that one wasn't done properly.

By Alastair Miller • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2022
Native technologies used in Russia-Ukraine cyber attacks
Distributed Denial of Service

Native technologies used in Russia-Ukraine cyber attacks

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is raging not only in the physical realm, but also on the cyber front.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2022
Zscaler improves SSE framework for added resiliency
Malware

Zscaler improves SSE framework for added resiliency

Zscaler has announced improvements to its security service edge (SSE) framework with the addition of three Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
Digital forensics key area of investment to combat ransomware
Malware

Digital forensics key area of investment to combat ransomware

The survey of 466 DFIR decision makers and practitioners found that major improvements are needed across the board in digital forensic strategies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
Spear-phishing attacks on the rise, with risk to small businesses
Firewalls

Spear-phishing attacks on the rise, with risk to small businesses

According to a new report by Barracuda, Spear-phishing attacks are evolving and becoming significantly more common.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Mar 2022
5 online scam red flags - signs you're dealing with scammers
Email Security

5 online scam red flags - signs you're dealing with scammers

No matter who the victim is or how sophisticated the scheme may be, there is always a way to sniff out fraud before it's too late.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Mar 2022

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Increase in cyber attacks driven by online holiday shopping
Cybersecurity

Increase in cyber attacks driven by online holiday shopping

Attackers increase the volume of attacks, including scraping data, draining customer accounts, damaging site functionality and holding encrypted data ransom.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022