Kiwi Stories

Trickbot overtakes Formbook as most prevalent malware

In December, Trickbot claimed the top spot as most prevalent malware, overtaking Formbook which was in first place in November 2021.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Jan 2022

Global Stories

Data Analytics

CyberRes launches Galaxy, brings cyber threat intelligence to security execs

Micro Focus' CyberRes has launched Galaxy, an immersive cyber threat experience to provide actionable intelligence for security executives.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jan 2022

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

NormCyber delivers cyber and data protection with latest release

NormCyber launches smartbloc. managed service to provide businesses with complete control over cyber and data protection risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jan 2022

Distributed Denial of Service

Log4Shell zero day vulnerability most significant security threat of past decade

The Log4Shell zero day vulnerability has resulted in over 102 million exploitation attempts since its disclosure, says Imperva Research Labs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jan 2022

DataCentre infrastructure

1 in 10 servers and web apps vulnerable to Log4Shell

Only 70% of organizations have scanned for the Log4Shell vulnerability, leaving 10% of assessed assets vulnerable, warns cybersecurity firm Tenable.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Dec 2021

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

IDC: Digital transformation investments lead to increased cyber threats for APAC

Cyber threat landscape in 2022: IDC predicts increased digital vulnerabilities, collaboration among threat actors, and rise of AI-powered cyber analytics.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Dec 2021

DevOps

Beyond Identity joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association

To be considered for MISA, organisations must be nominated by Microsoft and demonstrate integrations that support the goal of improving enterprise security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Dec 2021

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Heightened cyber threats this holiday season according to McAfee and FireEye

Australian enterprises targeted by cyber threats this holiday period, costing some over AUD$130,000, according to McAfee and FireEye research.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2021

Data Analytics

Cohesity launches new Security Advisor feature to spot data threats

The new feature helps reduce human errors and achieve a higher level of cyber resilience in customer environments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2021

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cybots launches AI-driven cybersecurity in ANZ region

Cybots, an AI-driven cybersecurity company, is entering the Australian and New Zealand market to help SMEs combat cyber crime.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Nov 2021

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Massive increase in cyber threats since global pandemic - report

Increase in cyber threats during the pandemic puts organisations at risk as holiday season approaches, warns report.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Nov 2021

Firewalls

'Bait attacks' become go-to method for cyber criminals

Over a third of global businesses are at risk of being targeted by a 'bait attack' within a month, warns Barracuda Networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Nov 2021

Distributed Denial of Service

DDoS attacks become more severe, 'carpet bombing' poses major challenge

DDoS attacks reach unprecedented levels in Q3 2021, targeting digital infrastructure operators, says Link11. Attack frequency rises 17% from Q2.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Nov 2021

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

ExtraHop launches decryption support for Microsoft to halt advanced attacks

ExtraHop has expanded decryption support for Microsoft authentication and application protocols, providing high fidelity detection of malicious activity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Nov 2021

Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — an introduction to SmartEncrypt by rhipe

emt Distribution, a rhipe company, offers SmartEncrypt by rhipe, an enterprise-grade file encryption software as a solution in Asia Pacific.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Nov 2021

Hyperscale

CrowdStrike extends Falcon Horizon support for Google Cloud

CrowdStrike extends its Falcon Horizon support to Google Cloud, offering end-to-end security posture management and protection for multi-cloud environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Nov 2021