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COVID-19 lockdowns make New Zealand business sitting ducks for a cyberattack
Cybersecurity

COVID-19 lockdowns make New Zealand business sitting ducks for a cyberattack

New Zealand's lockdowns may lead to a surge in cyberattacks, with small and medium-sized businesses at risk, warns cyber security expert Samrat Choudhury.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Aug 2021

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Cyber attacks stories

Layered security strategy vital to combat Microsoft 365 phishing threat
Phishing

Layered security strategy vital to combat Microsoft 365 phishing threat

Layered security strategy vital to combat Microsoft phishing campaign, warns cyber security specialist Cyren. Office 365 customers targeted.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
Best city for cybersecurity jobs revealed
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Best city for cybersecurity jobs revealed

Washington D.C has been revealed as the best city for cybersecurity jobs, according to new research from Techshielder.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Aug 2021
Tenfold increase in ransomware - reports
Malware

Tenfold increase in ransomware - reports

Ransomware attacks have seen a tenfold increase, impacting individuals, organizations, and critical infrastructure, says new research.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Fri, 27th Aug 2021
The new normal of cybersecurity: Ransomware, phishing and zero trust
Malware

The new normal of cybersecurity: Ransomware, phishing and zero trust

Cyber criminals have taken advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic, with phishing, DDoS and ransomware attacks on the rise, says A10 Networks.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Aug 2021
What are the top five threats to financial services orgs? Imperva investigates
Distributed Denial of Service

What are the top five threats to financial services orgs? Imperva investigates

Web application attacks on the financial services sector have increased by 38% between January and May 2021, with COVID-19 playing a role. .

By Catherine Knowles • 7 min read • Mon, 23rd Aug 2021
Ransomware attacks surging as ransom amounts skyrocket
Malware

Ransomware attacks surging as ransom amounts skyrocket

The grim outlook for the future of ransomware leaves no one spared from financial damage or brand-crushing headlines.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 19th Aug 2021
Global ransomware grows 151%, SonicWall research finds
Malware

Global ransomware grows 151%, SonicWall research finds

Ransomware attacks have surged in 2021, surpassing the total volume for 2020 in just six months, reveals SonicWall Cyber Threat Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Aug 2021
Australia's largest cybersecurity firm Tesserent expands to NZ - Hamish Soper appointed senior partner
Cybersecurity

Australia's largest cybersecurity firm Tesserent expands to NZ - Hamish Soper appointed senior partner

Australia's largest listed cybersecurity company, Tesserent, expands to New Zealand, creating a new entity and appointing new senior leadership in the region.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Aug 2021
McAfee Enterprise integrates with Microsoft Dynamics 365 to strengthen cloud security
Unified Communications

McAfee Enterprise integrates with Microsoft Dynamics 365 to strengthen cloud security

MVISION Cloud for Dynamics 365 provides an advanced set of security tools that are delivered via API, enabling holistic security controls across Dynamics 365.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Aug 2021
The Magnificent 7: Critical functions that underpin every cybersecurity practice
Cybersecurity

The Magnificent 7: Critical functions that underpin every cybersecurity practice

With this approach, technology services providers can build a robust cybersecurity practice that protects their customers' businesses from cybercriminals.

By Gregg Lalle • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Aug 2021
Security experts weigh in on Accenture ransomware attack
Malware

Security experts weigh in on Accenture ransomware attack

Accenture falls victim to LockBit ransomware attack, becoming the second major company hit this week. Ransom demands threaten data on the dark web.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Aug 2021
Securing the hybrid workforce
Malware

Securing the hybrid workforce

It's likely that organisations will need to find a way to work alongside COVID-19, which will probably involve a hybrid approach to work.

By Ilan Rubin • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Aug 2021
Businesses losing up to $250 million every year from bot attacks - report
Cybersecurity

Businesses losing up to $250 million every year from bot attacks - report

Bot traffic costs companies 3.6% of their annual revenue, with the worst affected companies losing $250m each year, says Netacea report.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Aug 2021
Retail sector top target for ransomware and data-theft extortion attacks during pandemic
Firewalls

Retail sector top target for ransomware and data-theft extortion attacks during pandemic

Retail sector hit hard by ransomware and data-theft attacks during the pandemic, with extortion attacks on the rise, says Sophos.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Aug 2021
NZ business facing higher risk of PC malware attacks
Malware

NZ business facing higher risk of PC malware attacks

New Zealand businesses face higher risk of PC malware attacks than businesses in Australia, UK, US, according to Avast.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Aug 2021
Despite cybersecurity training 85% of employees still reuse passwords - report
Passwordless

Despite cybersecurity training 85% of employees still reuse passwords - report

According to new research, nearly two-thirds of employees use personal passwords to protect corporate data and vice versa.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Aug 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Radware examines the DragonForce threat group's hacktivism campaigns
Distributed Denial of Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Radware examines the DragonForce threat group's hacktivism campaigns

Radware's head of research, Daniel Smith, discusses the DragonForce threat group and how organizations can protect themselves.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Aug 2021