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Five ways to improve your email security and protect your personal information
Malware

Five ways to improve your email security and protect your personal information

Simple checks can stop account takeovers and phishing, from stronger passwords and two-factor authentication to encrypted connections and attachments.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019

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Zombie APIs: the resident evil in too many businesses
DevOps

Zombie APIs: the resident evil in too many businesses

The unchecked use of Zombie APIs in businesses has underscored a rising cybersecurity threat, with attackers exploiting these neglected interfaces and costing firms up to $75bn annually.

By Matias Madou • 5 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
Researchers identify four new security vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
Application Security

Researchers identify four new security vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office

Microsoft Office suite contains four new security vulnerabilities that can be exploited to execute code on targets, says Check Point Research.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jun 2021
ESET urges parents to consider security protection for their children
Cybersecurity

ESET urges parents to consider security protection for their children

While many parents worry about their child's online activity, many are not taking precautionary measures, according to new insights from ESET.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Dec 2019
ESET looks back at the origins of the computer virus
Malware

ESET looks back at the origins of the computer virus

The first computer virus was born 34 years ago, created by a student at the University of California. Security firms are still fighting malware today.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2017
An in-depth look at next-gen security software: Myths and marketing
Cybersecurity

An in-depth look at next-gen security software: Myths and marketing

When next-gen vendors talk about behavioural analysis as their exclusive discovery, they're at best misinformed.

By Staff Writer • 11 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2017
The JAKU botnet - what you need to know
Cybersecurity

The JAKU botnet - what you need to know

In short, botnets allow hackers to take control of multiple computers at the one time to spread viruses, create spam and perform attacks.

By Carl Leonard • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
Slingshot urges Kiwis to update security software as virus sweeps globe
Malware

Slingshot urges Kiwis to update security software as virus sweeps globe

Internet Service Provider Slingshot is working with New Zealand Police to protect customers from a serious global malware attack. #CyberSecurity.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2014
Social media scammers to double holiday profit
Cybersecurity

Social media scammers to double holiday profit

Holiday season alert: Scammers set to double profits on social media with a surge in Christmas and charity scams. Stay vigilant online.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Dec 2013
“Wait a minute…The Internet knows more about me than my own mother?”
Malware

“Wait a minute…The Internet knows more about me than my own mother?”

As privacy concerns spike, individuals start prioritising data protection in 2014 while scammers exploit every niche in the digital world.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2013
Top 10 PC complaints in 2013...
Malware

Top 10 PC complaints in 2013...

PC slowdowns, lengthy startups and sluggish browsers are just some of the most common technical peeves reported by computer users this year.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2013
Mac protection
Apple

Mac protection

SMBs using Macs must enhance their cyber-security as Apple devices increasingly targetted by malware, like the Flashback virus.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 4th May 2012
Virus invades Metservice website
Malware

Virus invades Metservice website

Metservice website hit by malware amid peak traffic, spreading Personal Shield Pro Trojan through ads. Company working on fixes.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2011
Macs face first virus threat
Malware

Macs face first virus threat

Macs face unprecedented virus threat with OSX/MacDefender.A, tricking users with bogus malware scans. A concerning first for Apple devotees.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 4th May 2011
10 signs your PC is infected
Malware

10 signs your PC is infected

AVG reveals 10 signs of a PC virus, from slow speeds to rogue pop-ups, warning of undetectable malware threats.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2011

Stories from Other Regions

Virus stories

Singapore 11th for cyber threats sources, says Kaspersky
Endpoint Protection

Singapore 11th for cyber threats sources, says Kaspersky

Kaspersky Security Network has uncovered more than two million incidents originating from servers located in Singapore in the 2Q19.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2019
The Philippines & Indonesia are now hotspots for computer worms
Malware

The Philippines & Indonesia are now hotspots for computer worms

Amongst political turmoil, Indonesia and the Philippines are now one of the world's major hotspots for malware infection rates.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jul 2017