SecurityBrief New Zealand - Technology news for CISOs & cybersecurity decision-makers

Spyware stories

Story image
Sophos 2024 report reveals top cybersecurity threats to SMBs
This month
#
cybersecurity
#
ransomware
#
smb
Sophos' 2024 Threat Report unveils that half of all malware targeting SMBs consists of keyloggers, spyware, and stealers, with data theft featuring in over 90% of attacks in 2023.
Story image
ManageEngine integrates Endpoint Central with Check Point's Harmony Mobile
This month
#
endpoint protection
#
cybersecurity
#
spyware
ManageEngine integrates with Check Point's mobile threat defence solution Harmony Mobile in a bid to fortify mobile security and aid businesses grappling with surging mobile malware.
Story image
RM Technology unveils NX-Generation IT services for UK schools
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
#
malware
#
it infrastructure
#
cybersecurity
RM Technology launches NX-Generation Services, an AI-enabled, holistic IT portfolio for UK schools, aimed at improving tech proficiency, digital safety, and combating cybersecurity threats.
Story image
Rising cybersecurity threats push shift from passwords to passkeys
Tue, 28th Nov 2023
#
malware
#
ransomware
#
cloud services
As cyber threats intensify, passkeys are replacing passwords as the prime defence against phishing attacks, says Yubico.
Story image
Innotec Security on avoiding social network job scams
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
#
malware
#
cybersecurity
#
accenture
Innotec Security offers invaluable advice on thwarting job scams on social networks amid rising fraudulent ventures.
Story image
ESET: WhatsApp backups using Android spyware GravityRAT
Fri, 16th Jun 2023
#
malware
#
smartphones
#
technology gifts
ESET researchers have identified an updated version of the Android-based GravityRAT spyware being distributed as the messaging apps BingeChat and Chatico.
Story image
ESET discovers active campaign targeting Android users
Tue, 29th Nov 2022
#
smartphones
#
phishing
#
email security
Malicious apps used in this campaign are able to exfiltrate contacts, SMS messages, recorded phone calls, and even chat messages.
Story image
Kaspersky researchers uncover previously unknown cyber threats
Thu, 10th Nov 2022
#
malware
#
vpn
#
smartphones
Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a new Android espionage campaign called SandStrike, targeting a Persian-speaking religious minority.
Story image
Zimperium warns enterprises about new android spyware threat
Thu, 6th Oct 2022
#
vpn
#
ml
#
breach prevention
Zimperium uncovers new type of Android spyware called RatMilad, capable of reading, writing and deleting files.
Story image
New variants of Android spyware linked to advanced persistent threat
Fri, 26th Nov 2021
#
smartphones
#
firewall
#
network management
Sophos has identified new variants of Android spyware targeting victims in the Middle East, developed by APT C-23.
Story image
Zoom meetings infiltrated by hackers - Check Point
Fri, 31st Jan 2020
#
uc
#
cybersecurity
#
spying
Check Point Research found hackers could eavesdrop on Zoom meetings by generating and verifying Zoom meeting IDs.
Story image
After five years, the InvisiMole spyware isn't so invisible anymore
Wed, 20th Jun 2018
#
malware
#
cybersecurity
#
cios
InvisiMole is able to turn the affected computer into a video camera, which allows the attackers see and hear what’s going on around their victim.
Story image
2017 brought a surge of ransom & hijack attacks against APAC
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
#
ransomware
#
malware
#
cybersecurity
Asia Pacific is a hotspot for ransomware, hijackers, spyware and worms and one security expert believes that the region is becoming a major target.
Story image
Global ISPs could be complicit in major spyware surveillance program
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
#
malware
#
surveillance
#
cybersecurity
ISPs suspected of abetting new FinFisher spyware, targeting users across seven nations in covert surveillance ops.
Story image
Welivesecurity reveals the eight things you should know about spyware
Tue, 21st Feb 2017
#
malware
#
cybersecurity
#
cios
Spyware is widely spread across the web, and is ever present on today’s mobile and desktop devices. You should be security-conscious at all times.
Story image
ESET offers up secure USB drives with built in antivirus
Tue, 10th Nov 2015
#
data protection
#
malware
#
encryption
ESET has debuted a new range of secure USB drives to aimed at preventing malware from spreading via portable drives.
Story image
Web porn sites major security risk
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
#
cloud services
#
malware
#
cybersecurity
The lure of ‘adult’ content online continues to prove too strong for many people, despite the fact that a lot of these sites host malware.
Story image
Beware of phony friends
Sat, 1st May 2010
#
cloud services
#
twitter
#
facebook
Social networking has put an increasing strain on network security.
Story image
Australian data centre to benefit New Zealand
Fri, 12th Mar 2010
#
nz
#
spyware
#
sydney
Blue Coat Systems has expanded its WebPulse offering with a fifth data centre in Australia, which will provide a better response against security threats, the firm’s ANZ Country Manager told IT Brief.
Story image
Latest malware exploit: tsunami warnings
Fri, 2nd Oct 2009
#
malware
#
martech
#
seo
The tsunami warnings issued following the recent Indonesian earthquake are being exploited by malware developers.
Story image
90% Innovation, 100% Passion
Tue, 1st May 2007
#
malware
#
cloud services
#
cybersecurity
BitDefender opens market in New Zealand due to its growing IT market, low rates of piracy, and favorable legal environment.
Story image
Centralising security management
Sat, 1st Jul 2006
#
malware
#
cloud services
#
licensing
Scenic Circle hotels have partnered with Gen-i and CA to improve their security against malware and spyware attacks.