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Illumio closes $225m funding round, drives zero trust security
Malware

Illumio closes $225m funding round, drives zero trust security

Illumio secures $225m in Series F funding, with Thoma Bravo leading the round, to reach a valuation of $2.75bn.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jun 2021
Study finds no accountability for cyberattacks within organisations
Malware

Study finds no accountability for cyberattacks within organisations

There is a disconnect between business decision makers and security teams, despite new risks from remote working and the growth in ransomware.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jun 2021
Security professionals believe attackers will use AI to unleash a global cyber incident
Artificial Intelligence

Security professionals believe attackers will use AI to unleash a global cyber incident

Attacks using artificial intelligence are predicted within a year, say security professionals, according to a new report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jun 2021
Cybersecurity problems are business problems, report finds
Security Information and Event Management

Cybersecurity problems are business problems, report finds

Most security leaders in the Asia Pacific region do not report directly to CEOs, according to a report by LogRhythm.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jun 2021
Rise in cyberattacks targeting container infrastructure and supply chains, 50% attacks happen with one hour
Crypto

Rise in cyberattacks targeting container infrastructure and supply chains, 50% attacks happen with one hour

Aqua Security has found a rise in cyberattacks targeting container infrastructure and supply chains, with 50% of vulnerable targets attacked within one hour.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
Employees fail to update devices, security vulnerabilities increase
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Employees fail to update devices, security vulnerabilities increase

New study by Kaspersky reveals that IT departments aren't enforcing updates, leaving work devices vulnerable to cyberattacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jun 2021
New wave of Fancy Lazarus DDoS extortion campaigns identified by Link11
Distributed Denial of Service

New wave of Fancy Lazarus DDoS extortion campaigns identified by Link11

Wave of DDoS extortion campaigns by Fancy Lazarus identified, targeting businesses with ransom demands of 2 Bitcoins.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jun 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Bitglass director on the relationship between security and digital transformation
Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Bitglass director on the relationship between security and digital transformation

Jonathan Andresen, back for his third IT Jam, speaks about how cybersecurity fits into discussions and processes about digital transformation.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Wed, 16th Jun 2021
Black market dedicated solely to data leaks emerges - report
Malware

Black market dedicated solely to data leaks emerges - report

Ransomware attacks are gaining momentum globally across industries, and businesses are being warned against a black market dedicated solely to data leaks.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Jun 2021
Trickbot takes over from Dridex as most prevalent malware
Malware

Trickbot takes over from Dridex as most prevalent malware

Established Dridex trojan has dropped off altogether after being one of the most popular malwares in recent months amidst a global surge in ransomware.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Jun 2021
ExtraHop acquired by Bain Capital and Crosspoint Capital for US$900M
Multi-cloud

ExtraHop acquired by Bain Capital and Crosspoint Capital for US$900M

ExtraHop, a leading player in network detection and response, is set to be acquired by Bain Capital and Crosspoint Capital in a $900m deal.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jun 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - ManageEngine manager on how to make life easier for MSPs
Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - ManageEngine manager on how to make life easier for MSPs

This is our second IT Jam with ManageEngine, and also our second with the company's senior manager for sales and business development, Vinayak Sreedhar.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd Jun 2021
CrowdStrike announces new integrations as enterprises struggle to secure operations
Multi-cloud

CrowdStrike announces new integrations as enterprises struggle to secure operations

CrowdStrike has partnered with Rapid7, Google Cloud, ExtraHop, and Siemplify to strengthen its IT security solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th May 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - emt Distribution on why the 'essential eight' is crucial for cybersecurity success
Artificial Intelligence

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - emt Distribution on why the 'essential eight' is crucial for cybersecurity success

emt Distribution is a channel company with over 25 years of experience in IT product distribution, with a focus on cyber threat mitigation solutions.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Thu, 27th May 2021

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Growth in online investing highlights cybersecurity risks
Malware

Growth in online investing highlights cybersecurity risks

Digital revolution sparks investment transformation, but raises concerns over security, says survey by Financial Services Council.

By Nicholas Pointon, RNZ • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jun 2021
The rise of cybercrime and NZ's fragmented response
Malware

The rise of cybercrime and NZ's fragmented response

Cybercrime is rising in New Zealand, but victims often struggle to get justice. Anusha Bradley investigates how to better protect cybercrime victims.

By Anusha Bradley, RNZ • 14 min read • Tue, 15th Jun 2021
Dealing with cyber criminals: Some NZ businesses 'feel they have no choice but to pay'
Malware

Dealing with cyber criminals: Some NZ businesses 'feel they have no choice but to pay'

Amid surging ransomware attacks, numerous New Zealand businesses are increasingly paying cyber criminals, says cybersecurity expert Campbell McKenzie.

By Anusha Bradley, RNZ • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Jun 2021
Cyber security breach reports rise 25%
Data Protection

Cyber security breach reports rise 25%

The number of cyber security incidents reported in this country has risen 25 percent since the same time last year. .

By RNZ • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Jun 2021