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Finding the right MSSP for your business: A buyer's guide
Trustwave

Finding the right MSSP for your business: A buyer's guide

Security. It's the supporting backbone of every business but it can often feel like an uphill struggle for internal security teams.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Aug 2018
Why you need to go beyond SIEM to stay secure
Security Information and Event Management

Why you need to go beyond SIEM to stay secure

Advanced threats are bypassing traditional security measures and are compromising the integrity of IT environments at an alarming rate.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Aug 2018
Report: Cybersecurity pressures on the rise - but there is a solution
Cybersecurity

Report: Cybersecurity pressures on the rise - but there is a solution

Trustwave's annual survey found that for the fifth consecutive year security professionals are feeling more stress, but there are some bright spots.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Aug 2018
It's G-Day: GDPR now operational so what do the experts think?
Firewalls

It's G-Day: GDPR now operational so what do the experts think?

GDPR is now officially live and the hype is reaching manic levels with the term beating 'Beyoncé' on Google this week - here's what the experts think.

By Ashton Young • 6 min read • Fri, 25th May 2018
New report delves deep into cybercrime - and forecasts its future
Distributed Denial of Service

New report delves deep into cybercrime - and forecasts its future

Now in its tenth year, Trustwave has released its encyclopaedic report that details both current and future threats that are crucial to be aware of.

By Ashton Young • 6 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018
Gartner positions Trustwave as a new “Leader” in MQ for managed security services
Trustwave

Gartner positions Trustwave as a new “Leader” in MQ for managed security services

Trustwave was previously positioned as a Challenger in the 2017 version of the report, marking its first appearance in the report.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
New email spam campaign ditches traditional Office macro infection tactic
Malware

New email spam campaign ditches traditional Office macro infection tactic

A new wave of spam emails use Microsoft Office documents to download password stealers without having to activate Macros.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2018
Full list of NETGEAR router vulnerabilities revealed - is your device on the list?
Network Detection and Response

Full list of NETGEAR router vulnerabilities revealed - is your device on the list?

Many NETGEAR routers were subject to vulnerabilities that allowed attackers to take control of the devices through a password recovery feature.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018
Crypto-miners creating havoc for businesses: Coinhive 'Most Wanted' malware
Distributed Denial of Service

Crypto-miners creating havoc for businesses: Coinhive 'Most Wanted' malware

Crypto-mining malware variants are causing headaches for enterprises and their computers as website owners try to recoup revenue, says Check Point.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
5 predictions for 2018 from channel insiders
Virtualisation

5 predictions for 2018 from channel insiders

ChannelLife has gathered information from several insiders and come up with five predictions for the ANZ channel in 2018.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2017
Malicious cryptocurrency miners shift focus to Google Play
Crypto

Malicious cryptocurrency miners shift focus to Google Play

Cryptocurrency miners are spreading beyond computer operating systems and on to Android applications through Google Play.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2017
The Coinhive cryptocurrency miner - more trouble than it's worth?
Crypto

The Coinhive cryptocurrency miner - more trouble than it's worth?

Are cryptocurrency miners causing more harm than good? Trustwave's SpiderLabs blocks Coinhive miner, claiming end users are left with no benefits.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
Trustwave weighs in on last month's Xero phishing spoof
Malware

Trustwave weighs in on last month's Xero phishing spoof

Cybersecurity firm Trustwave has put a recent phishing campaign appearing to be from Kiwi company Xero under the spotlight.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017
Trustwave exposes backdoor in DblTek devices; vendor issues poor patch & goes silent
Unified Communications

Trustwave exposes backdoor in DblTek devices; vendor issues poor patch & goes silent

DblTek left vulnerabilities in its IoT devices, tried to hide the vulnerability, issued shoddy patches and cut off all contact with Trustwave.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017
NETGEAR committed to proactive approach in router vulnerability saga
Netgear

NETGEAR committed to proactive approach in router vulnerability saga

NETGEAR routers plagued by major vulnerability, Trustwave warns. Company says it has been working to evaluate and fix the issue.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
Trustwave uncovers major vulnerabilities in NETGEAR routers
Netgear

Trustwave uncovers major vulnerabilities in NETGEAR routers

Trustwave researchers have discovered vulnerability in 31 models of NETGEAR routers, potentially affecting millions of devices.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017
Turning up the security heat on IoT: TRANE Comfortlink XL850
Internet of Things

Turning up the security heat on IoT: TRANE Comfortlink XL850

IoT is proving a minefield of security hazards. Trustwave researcher Jeff Kitson finds a problem with TRANE's Comfortlink XL850 thermostat.

By Jeff Kitson • 7 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2016

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Optus opens $10 million Advanced Security Operations Centre for 'truly global cyber view'
Cybersecurity

Optus opens $10 million Advanced Security Operations Centre for 'truly global cyber view'

Optus Business has opened the doors to its new $10 million Advanced Security Operations Centre (ASOC), attracting managed security services providers.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Nov 2016