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Most Kiwi corporations suffered cyber-attacks in 2023, reveals Kordia
Data Privacy

Most Kiwi corporations suffered cyber-attacks in 2023, reveals Kordia

New research by Kordia reveals over two-thirds of large New Zealand companies report damage from cyber-attacks, with nearly half requiring over a month for resolution.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2024
Kiwis call for tougher fines & greater accountability in cyber breaches
EduTech

Kiwis call for tougher fines & greater accountability in cyber breaches

New research reveals majority of Kiwis think companies should do more to prevent cyber-attacks, with many considering swapping brands after a data breach.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2024

Global Stories

Cyber attacks stories

Check Point's Infinity Platform crowned leading Zero Trust Platform by Miercom
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Check Point's Infinity Platform crowned leading Zero Trust Platform by Miercom

Check Point Software Technologies' Infinity Platform, named top Zero Trust platform by Miercom Assessment, sets the benchmark for secure data accessibility, outperforming rivals in security and user experience.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Let's create a secure digital world for women, together
Unified Communications

IWD 2024: Let's create a secure digital world for women, together

On International Women's Day 2024, it's a crucial necessity to jointly combat gender-based cyber crimes and establish a secure digital space for women worldwide.

By Saba Hasan • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Defending against modern adversaries requires greater diversity
Malware

IWD 2024: Defending against modern adversaries requires greater diversity

Cyberattacks are becoming faster and smarter, demanding a cybersecurity industry imbued with diverse, non-technical skills to craft innovative defences, reveals the CrowdStrike 2024 Global Threat Report.

By Jana Dekanovska • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Hornetsecurity, Vade merge to advance European cybersecurity
Cloud Security

Hornetsecurity, Vade merge to advance European cybersecurity

Merger of German cloud security provider Hornetsecurity and French email security leader Vade seeks to strengthen the European cybersecurity landscape.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Radware reveals surge in cyber attacks in 2024 report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Radware reveals surge in cyber attacks in 2024 report

Radware's 2024 threat analysis shows a worrying 171% increase in malicious web activity, driven by escalating Layer 7 Web DDoS attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Retail, finance sectors face consumer shift over cyber threats
Encryption

Retail, finance sectors face consumer shift over cyber threats

Consumer confidence in retail and finance sectors may wane due to increasing cybersecurity threats, a new study as found.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Cado Security uncovers sophisticated Linux malware campaign
Malware

Cado Security uncovers sophisticated Linux malware campaign

Cado Security Labs uncovers an unreported Linux malware campaign exploiting misconfigured servers, leveraging a pioneering platform to counteract the comprehensive cyber assault.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Dell & CrowdStrike strengthen partnership to combat cyberthreats
Network Infrastructure

Dell & CrowdStrike strengthen partnership to combat cyberthreats

Dell Technologies strengthens its global partnership with CrowdStrike, aiming to enhance its Managed Detection and Response services with CrowdStrike's AI-native platform to combat advanced cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024
Absolute Software earns top spot in Frost & Sullivan's Endpoint Security Radar
Endpoint Protection

Absolute Software earns top spot in Frost & Sullivan's Endpoint Security Radar

Absolute Software lands a top position in Frost and Sullivan's Endpoint Security Radar, lauded for its leading-edge strategy in ensuring cybersecurity resilience.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2024
Decoding the Microsoft breach: Key lessons to bolster cyber resilience
Multi-factor authentication

Decoding the Microsoft breach: Key lessons to bolster cyber resilience

Amidst the complexities of cybersecurity, the recent breach at Microsoft demonstrates the persistent challenge posed by nation-state attacks and highlights strategies for garnering cyber resilience.

By Nathan Wenzler • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2024
Mandiant uncovers intricate UNC5325 cyber attacks on Ivanti devices
Malware

Mandiant uncovers intricate UNC5325 cyber attacks on Ivanti devices

Cybersecurity company Mandiant has identified that actor UNC5325 exploits an Ivanti zero-day vulnerability, utilising evasive techniques and malware to persistently infiltrate devices.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Exclusive: Tenable highlights the importance of a company's attack surface
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Tenable highlights the importance of a company's attack surface

Tenable's SVP of Product, Jason Merrick, emphasises the criticality of comprehensive cyber attack surface understanding amid accelerating digital transformations and increasing cyber threats.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Acronis launches robust cyber protection product to tackle digital threats
Data Protection

Acronis launches robust cyber protection product to tackle digital threats

Acronis introduces its latest solution, Acronis Cyber Protect 16, providing robust cyber threat protection and streamlined backup and recovery operations, tailored for distributed organisations.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
Trustwave reveals cybersecurity threats targeting education sector
EduTech

Trustwave reveals cybersecurity threats targeting education sector

Cybersecurity firm Trustwave has revealed unique threats facing the education sector in their latest analysis, 2024 Education Threat Landscape, offering key strategies for building cybersecurity resilience.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024

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One billion dollars in funding for even more ransomware
Ransomware

One billion dollars in funding for even more ransomware

Ransomware gangs increase pressure on victims by implementing ruthless extortion techniques enabled by the proliferation of cryptocurrencies and AI.

By James Blake • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024