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Vodafone NZ ups its cybersecurity game with new cloud product
AI Security

Vodafone NZ ups its cybersecurity game with new cloud product

Vodafone NZ launches cloud-based cyber security product to protect against ransomware, malware, and data breaches.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jul 2021

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48 million malware messages: Proofpoint reveals the reality of today's threat landscape
Malware

48 million malware messages: Proofpoint reveals the reality of today's threat landscape

Proofpoint's Human Factor 2021 report reveals the reality of cyber threats, with millions of ransomware-loaded emails and new attack methods.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Aug 2021
Surge in targeted spear phishing as attackers look for weak link
Firewalls

Surge in targeted spear phishing as attackers look for weak link

The rise of targeted malicious email attacks is revealed in a new report by Barracuda, highlighting the need for improved protection measures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Aug 2021
Opportunities for business and IT collaboration in managing enterprise risk - SolarWinds
Risk & Compliance

Opportunities for business and IT collaboration in managing enterprise risk - SolarWinds

Opportunities for business and IT collaboration in managing enterprise risk, according to a new report from SolarWinds.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 4th Aug 2021
Fortinet expands security services to protect digital infrastructure
Firewalls

Fortinet expands security services to protect digital infrastructure

Fortinet expands its security services with the addition of FortiTrust, offering user-based licensing across all networks and endpoints.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
Global cyber attacks up as ransomware surges by 93%
Malware

Global cyber attacks up as ransomware surges by 93%

Global cyber attacks have increased by 29% in the last six months, as hackers continue to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
Security professionals unprepared for escalating software supply chain attacks
Supply Chain

Security professionals unprepared for escalating software supply chain attacks

IT security professionals and developers aren't completely confident in their ability to defend against another SolarWinds/Codecov-style supply chain attack.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jul 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Traditional cybersecurity vs data protection
Malware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Traditional cybersecurity vs data protection

Forcepoint's channel director discusses the differences between cybersecurity and data protection and how to improve data protection capabilities.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Thu, 29th Jul 2021
BlackBerry releases Jarvis 2.0 the latest edition of its flagship analysis tool
Software-as-a-Service

BlackBerry releases Jarvis 2.0 the latest edition of its flagship analysis tool

BlackBerry has released BlackBerry Jarvis 2.0, the latest edition of its flagship software composition analysis tool.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jul 2021
Sophos to boost adaptive cybersecurity ecosystem with network detection and response
Firewalls

Sophos to boost adaptive cybersecurity ecosystem with network detection and response

Sophos acquires Braintrace, enhancing its cybersecurity ecosystem with proprietary Network Detection and Response technology.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Jul 2021
SonicWall ransomware attack 'should have been avoided'
Malware

SonicWall ransomware attack 'should have been avoided'

SonicWall warns customers of ransomware campaign on legacy firmware, urging them to disconnect devices from the network immediately.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jul 2021
Ransomware-as-a-service rising as cyber threats grow at alarming rates
Malware

Ransomware-as-a-service rising as cyber threats grow at alarming rates

Attacks are driven largely by the emergence of Ransomware as a Service gangs that are cashing in on critical infrastructure organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Jul 2021
Ransomware guardrails failing — Cloudian research
Malware

Ransomware guardrails failing — Cloudian research

Cloudian released new data based on a survey of 200 IT decision-makers whose organisations experienced a ransomware attack between 2019 and 2021.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jul 2021
Cyber incidents on the rise as ransomware accounts for two thirds of all malware attacks
Malware

Cyber incidents on the rise as ransomware accounts for two thirds of all malware attacks

Ransomware makes up two-thirds of all malware attacks, as cyber incidents continue to rise, according to Positive Technologies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jul 2021
Risk of data leaks high as employees unsure about confidentiality
Cybersecurity

Risk of data leaks high as employees unsure about confidentiality

One in four UK employees risk sharing confidential work information due to lack of knowledge, according to new research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jul 2021
Gamifying cybersecurity key to preventing attacks
Risk & Compliance

Gamifying cybersecurity key to preventing attacks

Gamifying cybersecurity is key to preventing attacks, with Balbix reporting that most incidents are due to individual user behaviour.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jul 2021
Nozomi Networks updates partner programme, looks to reward top players
IoT Security

Nozomi Networks updates partner programme, looks to reward top players

Nozomi Networks has made updates to its channel program with a view to fully mobilise its global network of partners for growth and success.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jul 2021

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