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Fortinet breach exposes 440GB of data; no ransom paid

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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Fortinet has resolved a security breach that impacted less than 0.3% of its customers via a third-party cloud, SharePoint, containing 440GB of data.
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Apple iPhone 16 launch triggers wave of scams – Kaspersky

Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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Apple's iPhone 16 launch has cybercriminals posing as early pre-order sites. Kaspersky warns of scams leading to financial losses and stolen personal data.
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Australian firms overestimate cyber resilience as attacks rise

Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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Australian companies overestimate their cyber resilience amid rising attacks, with 60% having faced ransomware recently and many willing to pay ransoms.
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Exclusive: Aura sheds insights on the state of cybersecurity in NZ

Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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Alastair Miller of Aura Information Security illuminates New Zealand's cybersecurity landscape, discussing escalating cyber threats and the importance of robust, proactive security measures.
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Most Kiwi corporations suffered cyber-attacks in 2023, reveals Kordia

Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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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.
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75% of critical infrastructure sectors faced ransomware attacks, reveals Claroty

Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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Research by cybersecurity firm Claroty reveals 75% of critical infrastructure sectors experienced ransomware attacks in the past year.
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RSM Australia shares top cybersecurity tips for risk management executives

Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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RSM Australia outlines top 5 cybersecurity tips for risk management execs to enhance business security measures.
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Cohesity exposes gaps in cyber resilience and security

Tue, 4th Jul 2023
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Cohesity research shows organisations are open to paying ransoms because of cyber resilience and data recovery gaps.
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Secureworks researches new threat to Elasticsearch databases

Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
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Researchers from Secureworks' Counter Threat Unit have identified indexes of multiple internet-facing Elasticsearch databases replaced with a ransom note.