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Microsoft releases new security solutions for multi-cloud
Malware

Microsoft releases new security solutions for multi-cloud

Microsoft announces new security solutions for multi-cloud environments, including extending Microsoft Defender for Cloud to Google Cloud Platform.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Feb 2022
How safe is an organisation's data from security breaches?
Software-as-a-Service

How safe is an organisation's data from security breaches?

Data breaches can cost businesses millions, but the real damage lies in the lasting brand and reputation harm they cause, says Infor ANZ VP Jarrod Kinchington.

By Jarrod Kinchington • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
Fortify IT: How to fix Exchange server issues that just won't die
DataCentre infrastructure

Fortify IT: How to fix Exchange server issues that just won't die

The world learned about the Hafnium attacks on Microsoft Exchange servers last year. Since then, even more vulnerabilities have been discovered,.

By Brad Rosairo • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
Not having phishing resistant MFA will come at a cost for the finance industry
Multi-factor authentication

Not having phishing resistant MFA will come at a cost for the finance industry

With the volume of money handled by the finance industry on any given day, it's no wonder that it is a prime target for cybercriminals.

By Geoff Schomburgk • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
Ransomware, threats, IoT malware, cryptojacking on the rise
Malware

Ransomware, threats, IoT malware, cryptojacking on the rise

Cyberattacks become more attractive and potentially more disastrous as dependence on information technology increases.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
Two-thirds of employees feel more vulnerable to cyberthreats
Hybrid & Remote Work

Two-thirds of employees feel more vulnerable to cyberthreats

Nearly two-thirds of employees believe that the switch to hybrid working has made them more vulnerable to cyberattacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Feb 2022
Cybersecurity and automation: What will 2022 bring?
Malware

Cybersecurity and automation: What will 2022 bring?

2021 has brought security to the forefront. Our team of experts shares three cybersecurity predictions for 2022.

By Ray Garnie • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Feb 2022
How to protect expansive networks to ensure better results
Malware

How to protect expansive networks to ensure better results

The increasing cost and growing prevalence of cyberattacks has many Australian and New Zealand businesses on edge.

By Ilan Rubin • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Feb 2022
Cyber attacks rise 2,650% from January to December
Firewalls

Cyber attacks rise 2,650% from January to December

Detected and blocked spam accounted for the majority of the attacks, with a 2,775% increase between January and December.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Feb 2022
Attempts to exploit MS Exchange most frequent intrusion vector
Cybersecurity

Attempts to exploit MS Exchange most frequent intrusion vector

Exploits of MS Exchange and password guessing are the most common cyber intrusion methods, says ESET's T3 2021 Threat Report.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Feb 2022
AI succeeds where humans fail to identify biometrics spoofs
Biometrics

AI succeeds where humans fail to identify biometrics spoofs

Computers are better than humans at identifying biometric spoofing attacks, with a 0% error rate, according to research by ID R-D.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2022
Qualys Context XDR launched to rapidly identify threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Qualys Context XDR launched to rapidly identify threats

Incident response and threat hunting teams need an accurate picture of their attack surface to maintain an effective security program, Qualys states.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2022
Palo Alto Networks launches Nebula for network security
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks launches Nebula for network security

Palo Alto Networks has announced the upgrade of its PAN-OS software to help find the evasive, zero-day attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2022
Trend Micro helps uncover critical file sharing Samba bug
Cybersecurity

Trend Micro helps uncover critical file sharing Samba bug

Trend Micro discovers critical vulnerability in Samba file sharing protocol, advises urgent patching for affected organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2022
Aussie businesses warned of impending cyber attack amid international tensions
DataCentre infrastructure

Aussie businesses warned of impending cyber attack amid international tensions

Australian businesses warned of impending cyber attack amid rising international tensions, following recent attack on News Corp. #Cybersecurity.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Feb 2022
Vulnerability exploitation top threat to SMBs - report
Phishing

Vulnerability exploitation top threat to SMBs - report

Exploiting vulnerabilities was the top threat to SMBs in 2021, says CYREBRO's new report, which analysed over 310k alerts from its customers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Feb 2022

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Australian businesses are boosting their cyber security budgets
Risk & Compliance

Australian businesses are boosting their cyber security budgets

Australian businesses are increasing their cyber security budgets, but still struggle to stay ahead of attackers, according to a new report by Accenture.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Feb 2022