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Widespread threats increase by 38% in 2021 - Rapid7 report
EduTech

Widespread threats increase by 38% in 2021 - Rapid7 report

Rapid7 has released its latest Vulnerability Intelligence Report detailing the most significant security vulnerabilities and cyber attacks in 2021.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2022
Budget boost promises better cybersecurity for our health system
Cybersecurity

Budget boost promises better cybersecurity for our health system

New Zealand's Ministry of Health has pledged $75.7 million to upgrade cybersecurity throughout the health system.

By Matthew Lark • 12 min read • Mon, 28th Mar 2022
DDoS attacks are becoming increasingly large and complex
Distributed Denial of Service

DDoS attacks are becoming increasingly large and complex

Distributed Denial-of-service attacks decreased slightly in 2021 but are becoming larger and more complex in nature, according to new analysis from F5.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022
Cyber attacks on the rise due to skyrocketing bot traffic
Small Business

Cyber attacks on the rise due to skyrocketing bot traffic

Cyberattacks, especially automated ones, of all kinds are on the rise, primarily due to skyrocketing bot traffic.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2022
1 in 5 businesses have paid or would pay a ransom for their data
Malware

1 in 5 businesses have paid or would pay a ransom for their data

Malware, ransomware and phishing are continuing to plague global organisations, 21% experiencing a ransomware attack in the last year.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2022
Backing up your business is about more than preventing data loss
Malware

Backing up your business is about more than preventing data loss

Backups are a crucial part of doing business - typically most crucial directly after the realisation that one wasn't done properly.

By Alastair Miller • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2022
Native technologies used in Russia-Ukraine cyber attacks
Distributed Denial of Service

Native technologies used in Russia-Ukraine cyber attacks

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is raging not only in the physical realm, but also on the cyber front.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2022
Zscaler improves SSE framework for added resiliency
Malware

Zscaler improves SSE framework for added resiliency

Zscaler has announced improvements to its security service edge (SSE) framework with the addition of three Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
Digital forensics key area of investment to combat ransomware
Malware

Digital forensics key area of investment to combat ransomware

The survey of 466 DFIR decision makers and practitioners found that major improvements are needed across the board in digital forensic strategies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
Spear-phishing attacks on the rise, with risk to small businesses
Firewalls

Spear-phishing attacks on the rise, with risk to small businesses

According to a new report by Barracuda, Spear-phishing attacks are evolving and becoming significantly more common.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Mar 2022
5 online scam red flags - signs you're dealing with scammers
Email Security

5 online scam red flags - signs you're dealing with scammers

No matter who the victim is or how sophisticated the scheme may be, there is always a way to sniff out fraud before it's too late.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Mar 2022
Ransomware as a service explained: What is RaaS
Software-as-a-Service

Ransomware as a service explained: What is RaaS

Ransomware as a service (RaaS) poses a significant threat to cybersecurity. This article explains what RaaS is, how it works, and how to prevent attacks.

By Scott Leach • 6 min read • Thu, 17th Mar 2022
Cyberattacks on governments beyond Ukraine surge by 21% - Check Point
Phishing

Cyberattacks on governments beyond Ukraine surge by 21% - Check Point

Cyberattacks on Ukraine's government and military have dropped by 50% in the last week, according to Check Point Research.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Mar 2022
Malicious web application attacks climb 88% - report
Distributed Denial of Service

Malicious web application attacks climb 88% - report

Malicious web application attacks have surged 88% in 2021, while distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks rose 37%, according to Radware.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Mar 2022
Lenovo delivers new future-ready IT infrastructure
Storage

Lenovo delivers new future-ready IT infrastructure

Lenovo unveils customised IT infrastructure solutions for midsized businesses, targeting resource limitations and remote work.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2022
Top apps and services  revealed as organisations negotiate COVID-19
Microsoft

Top apps and services  revealed as organisations negotiate COVID-19

Organisations adopt collaboration and security tools with a vengeance, as they accelerate migration to the cloud.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2022
Attivo Networks expands Active Directory Protection portfolio
Identity

Attivo Networks expands Active Directory Protection portfolio

Attivo Networks has expanded its Active Directory Protection portfolio, adding capabilities to detect identity-based attacks at the domain controller.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Secure Code Warrior
EduTech

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Secure Code Warrior

TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jams: Secure Code Warrior CEO, Pieter Danhieux, discusses training developers to write secure code.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2022