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New Zealand's 'love affair' with online shopping at Xmas a cyber security concern
Online shopping

New Zealand's 'love affair' with online shopping at Xmas a cyber security concern

New Zealanders plan to do 40% of Christmas shopping online, despite concerns over cyber security, says Norton by Symantec.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2016
Are you protected? Try disaster recovery in a box
Disaster Recovery

Are you protected? Try disaster recovery in a box

This DR solution is making waves worldwide, turning a complicated process requiring multiple technologies into a simple, all-in-one & affordable one.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2016

Global Stories

Cyber attacks stories

Japan cybersecurity skills shortage in a 'state of urgency' before 2020 Olympics
Skills shortage

Japan cybersecurity skills shortage in a 'state of urgency' before 2020 Olympics

New cybersecurity center in Tokyo aims to address skills shortage in Japan ahead of 2020 Olympic Games. #cybersecurity #Tokyo2020.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017
The 'wargames' are on: Unisys launches threat simulation services
Breach Prevention

The 'wargames' are on: Unisys launches threat simulation services

Unisys introduces cutting-edge cyber resilience services using threat simulations to help enterprises and governments prepare for and respond to cyberattacks.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017
Beware the blind spot in phishing education
Phishing

Beware the blind spot in phishing education

A common blind spot in training corporate staff to identify and avoid cyber attacks is the targeted phishing attack.

By Eric O'Neill • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017
Notorious cybercrime gang targeting Google Apps for C&C attacks
Cloud Access Security Broker

Notorious cybercrime gang targeting Google Apps for C&C attacks

Carbanak cybercrime gang now using Google infrastructure to act as Command and Control for weaponized documents.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2017
CompTIA's IT Industry Outlook 2017 predicts fruitful year for tech
Cybersecurity

CompTIA's IT Industry Outlook 2017 predicts fruitful year for tech

Tech channel association CompTIA says tech will continue to shape the world and industry executives are entering the new year with a positive outlook.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2017
Palo Alto Networks: Second wave of Shamoon 2 attacks identified
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks: Second wave of Shamoon 2 attacks identified

This latest attack materially impacts one of the primary countermeasures employed against wiper attacks: Virtual Desktop Interface snapshots.

By Robert Falcone • 12 min read • Mon, 16th Jan 2017
Ransomware is getting worse. Here's how to stop it
Malware

Ransomware is getting worse. Here's how to stop it

Sometimes victims pay the ransom and don't receive the decryption key, or find that the key doesn't work, or even find another demand for even more.

By Shannon Williams • 10 min read • Fri, 13th Jan 2017
Artificial Intelligence: Out of the futurists' lab, into the real world of networks and cybersecurity
Gaming

Artificial Intelligence: Out of the futurists' lab, into the real world of networks and cybersecurity

Artificial Intelligence to the rescue! AI is widely seen by scientists, vendors and even enterprise IT professionals as the next step in cyber defense.

By Shannon Williams • 12 min read • Fri, 13th Jan 2017
Menlo Security woos channel with new partner program
Partner Programmes

Menlo Security woos channel with new partner program

Menlo Security unveils new Global Channel Partner Program to showcase commitment to channel and enable partners to deliver isolation security.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Jan 2017
More doors opening for cybercriminals: Is AI the answer?
AI Security

More doors opening for cybercriminals: Is AI the answer?

Digitisation has vastly increased the surface area for cybercriminals to attack - Cylance believes the solution lies in artificial intelligence.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017
Windows OS is still full of holes, but Microsoft's making serious efforts to fix it
Malware

Windows OS is still full of holes, but Microsoft's making serious efforts to fix it

ESET shows that the Windows operating system is continuing to be a breeding ground for vulnerabilities, but patches are never far behind.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017
Votiro & Netpoleon see 'great potential' in Singapore cybersecurity market
Cybersecurity

Votiro & Netpoleon see 'great potential' in Singapore cybersecurity market

Votiro and Netpoleon Solutions see 'great potential' to distribute cybersecurity products to the booming Singapore market as it becomes a smart city.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Dec 2016
Why combining technology with standards could combat fraud
Malware

Why combining technology with standards could combat fraud

Fraud is still on the increase due to the use of new technologies, causing losses to both users and companies. What is being done to avoid this?.

By Miguel Ángel Mendoza • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016
HP tackles weak printer firewalls through Managed Print Services updates
Cybersecurity

HP tackles weak printer firewalls through Managed Print Services updates

HP strengthens its Managed Print Services to protect businesses from cyberattacks in response to a rise in incidents.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber attacks stories

Ixia's Singapore Executive Briefing Center a safe haven for cyber defence simulations
Firewalls

Ixia's Singapore Executive Briefing Center a safe haven for cyber defence simulations

Ixia's new Asia Pacific Executive Briefing Center in Singapore aims to help organizations test, monitor and defend their networks.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016