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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Traditional cybersecurity vs data protection
Malware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Traditional cybersecurity vs data protection

Forcepoint's channel director discusses the differences between cybersecurity and data protection and how to improve data protection capabilities.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Thu, 29th Jul 2021
BlackBerry releases Jarvis 2.0 the latest edition of its flagship analysis tool
Software-as-a-Service

BlackBerry releases Jarvis 2.0 the latest edition of its flagship analysis tool

BlackBerry has released BlackBerry Jarvis 2.0, the latest edition of its flagship software composition analysis tool.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jul 2021
Sophos to boost adaptive cybersecurity ecosystem with network detection and response
Firewalls

Sophos to boost adaptive cybersecurity ecosystem with network detection and response

Sophos acquires Braintrace, enhancing its cybersecurity ecosystem with proprietary Network Detection and Response technology.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Jul 2021
SonicWall ransomware attack 'should have been avoided'
Malware

SonicWall ransomware attack 'should have been avoided'

SonicWall warns customers of ransomware campaign on legacy firmware, urging them to disconnect devices from the network immediately.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jul 2021
Ransomware-as-a-service rising as cyber threats grow at alarming rates
Malware

Ransomware-as-a-service rising as cyber threats grow at alarming rates

Attacks are driven largely by the emergence of Ransomware as a Service gangs that are cashing in on critical infrastructure organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Jul 2021
Ransomware guardrails failing — Cloudian research
Malware

Ransomware guardrails failing — Cloudian research

Cloudian released new data based on a survey of 200 IT decision-makers whose organisations experienced a ransomware attack between 2019 and 2021.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jul 2021
Cyber incidents on the rise as ransomware accounts for two thirds of all malware attacks
Malware

Cyber incidents on the rise as ransomware accounts for two thirds of all malware attacks

Ransomware makes up two-thirds of all malware attacks, as cyber incidents continue to rise, according to Positive Technologies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jul 2021
Risk of data leaks high as employees unsure about confidentiality
Cybersecurity

Risk of data leaks high as employees unsure about confidentiality

One in four UK employees risk sharing confidential work information due to lack of knowledge, according to new research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jul 2021
Gamifying cybersecurity key to preventing attacks
Risk & Compliance

Gamifying cybersecurity key to preventing attacks

Gamifying cybersecurity is key to preventing attacks, with Balbix reporting that most incidents are due to individual user behaviour.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jul 2021
Nozomi Networks updates partner programme, looks to reward top players
IoT Security

Nozomi Networks updates partner programme, looks to reward top players

Nozomi Networks has made updates to its channel program with a view to fully mobilise its global network of partners for growth and success.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jul 2021
CompTIA responds to ransomware attack by forming Rapid Response Team and releasing resources
Malware

CompTIA responds to ransomware attack by forming Rapid Response Team and releasing resources

CompTIA responds to the recent large scale ransomeware attack by forming a Rapid Response Team and making CompTIA ISAO resources publicly available.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jul 2021
Biometrics solving security challenges of remote and flexible working
Biometrics

Biometrics solving security challenges of remote and flexible working

Flexible working arrangements have raised security concerns, prompting organisations to consider biometric technology as a solution.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021
SolarWinds cyber attack sees significant financial impact on annual revenue
Supply Chain

SolarWinds cyber attack sees significant financial impact on annual revenue

SolarWinds cyber attack costs organisations 11% of annual revenue, according to new research by IronNet Cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Jul 2021

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Vodafone NZ ups its cybersecurity game with new cloud product
AI Security

Vodafone NZ ups its cybersecurity game with new cloud product

Vodafone NZ launches cloud-based cyber security product to protect against ransomware, malware, and data breaches.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jul 2021
Kaseya ransomware attack hits New Zealand kindergartens
Malware

Kaseya ransomware attack hits New Zealand kindergartens

Schools are offline and more than 100 North Island kindergartens have reverted to pen and paper due to a major international ransomware hit.

By Katie Todd, RNZ • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021
DHBs refuse to release information on cyber security systems
Malware

DHBs refuse to release information on cyber security systems

District health boards in New Zealand refuse to release reviews of their cyber security systems, following a ransomware attack on the Waikato DHB.

By Phil Pennington, RNZ • 5 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2021
Kaseya VSA ransomware: Extent of impact yet to be seen, experts say
Malware

Kaseya VSA ransomware: Extent of impact yet to be seen, experts say

IT specialists are warning the full extent of the harm done in the latest big ransomware attack is yet to emerge. .

By RNZ • 5 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2021
CertNZ warns NZ users of Kaseya VSA to shut it down
Malware

CertNZ warns NZ users of Kaseya VSA to shut it down

New Zealand organisations using Kaseya VSA software warned of Russian-based ransomware attack, CertNZ urges shutdown.

By RNZ • 1 min read • Sun, 4th Jul 2021