Kiwi Stories

Weekly NZ security roundup: 31c0n, cyber threats, Darknet and Mimecast

NZ's cybersecurity scene is abuzz with 31c0n insights, stark cyber risks, Darknet exposés, and Mimecast's email defence revelations.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2017

Global Stories

Partner Programmes

Mimecast launches new global reseller program, announces new channel appointments

Mimecast says the new program will offer more rewards in an effort to increase opportunities for resellers to attract new clients.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2018

Phishing

Mimecast takes leap into ANZ with local channel hires

Mimecast bolsters its ANZ presence, doubling its Aussie headcount and adding new channel hires to meet rising demand for cloud-based email security.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Mar 2018

Unified Communications

Email: The often ignored factor in strong cybersecurity

A customer-facing organisation will receive hundreds, if not thousands of emails every day, each one containing personal identifiers.

By Steve Malone • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2018

Firewalls

Round 2: New line-up of cybersecurity maestros comment on Uber breach

We covered an expert commentary story of the Uber breach - this is round 2 with Check Point, Barracuda, Digital Shadows, Mimecast, and Webroot.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2017

Malware

Experts weigh in on 'Bad Rabbit', the potential next WannaCry

Ever heard of Bad Rabbit? It's the newest form of ransomware causing havoc in Eastern Europe that could be coming your way soon.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2017

It's possible for cyber attackers to change what's in your emails

A newly-discovered exploit called ROPEMAKER allows an attacker to remotely change the content of any email post-delivery.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017

Phishing

Internet Solutions scoops two awards at Mimecast South Africa Partner Awards

Internet Solutions, a Pan-African telecommunications provider, has won two awards at the 2017 Mimecast Partner Awards in Johannesburg.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017

Malware

Nearly a quarter of 'unsafe' emails getting through to user inboxes

There is a continuous challenge of securing organisations from malicious attachments, dangerous files type, impersonation attacks as well as spam.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Jul 2017

Malware

NotPetya ransomworm knows no boundaries - ANZ firms affected

Ransomware knows no boundaries: That's the lesson coming from the NotPetya attack that, despite starting in Europe, has spread to ANZ.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2017

Malware

Impersonation attacks rise 400% as email security struggles to keep up

20% of risky emails bypass security systems, according to Mimecast. Attacks like impersonation grew by 400% QoQ.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017

Malware

In depth: Mimecast talks email security, insider threats and human firewalls

Email security breaches continue to occur due to evolving threats and a lack of next generation security solutions, according to Mimecast's Dave Hood.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2017

Disaster Recovery

Mimecast's cybersecurity outlook hones directly in on the ANZ market

Interview: Mimecast has been in a flurry of channel & customer activity since its announcement that it will be expanding its presence into Australia.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2016

Cybersecurity

Nearly half of AU organisations not equipped for malicious insiders

Mimecast Limited recently released new data that reveals the majority of organisations believe they are their own worst enemy.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Risk & Compliance

Mimecast doubles down on cyber resilience

Mimecast enhances its cyber resilience strategy with key hires: Janet Levesque as SVP of Systems, Risk and Security, and Marc French as Chief Trust Officer.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2018