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McAfee's new expansion combines AI learning techniques with human analysis
Endpoint Protection

McAfee's new expansion combines AI learning techniques with human analysis

McAfee has released a substantial expansion to its XDR platform aimed at proactively stopping targeted attacks.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 19th May 2021
Surge of SMS scams impersonating meal kit delivery companies
Phishing

Surge of SMS scams impersonating meal kit delivery companies

Tessian warns of growing trend of SMS scams targeting meal kit delivery companies, as COVID-19 lockdowns increase their usage.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Wed, 19th May 2021
Hacking attacks up 300% - report
Supply Chain

Hacking attacks up 300% - report

Hackers are taking advantage of global destabilisation by targeting essential industries and common vulnerabilities from the shift to remote working.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 13th May 2021
Security at risk as PC users continue to use end-of-life Windows 7
Cybersecurity

Security at risk as PC users continue to use end-of-life Windows 7

Almost a quarter of PC users are still using the outdated Windows 7 operating system, leaving them vulnerable to cyberattacks, according to Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 11th May 2021
Ransomware recovery costs more than doubled in past year
Malware

Ransomware recovery costs more than doubled in past year

The average cost of recovery from a ransomware attack for businesses in Asia Pacific has more than doubled in the last year, says Sophos.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 29th Apr 2021
Palo Alto Networks establishes cybersecurity consulting group Unit 42
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks establishes cybersecurity consulting group Unit 42

The group will help enterprises respond to emerging threats as they navigate an increase in costly, crippling cyberattacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Apr 2021
Sharp increase in cyber attacks in last quarter of 2020 - report
Supply Chain

Sharp increase in cyber attacks in last quarter of 2020 - report

Attacks on trade enterprises have significantly risen, with a 56% increase in the trade industry, according to Positive Technologies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
Why a more secure organisation is a collective responsibility
Distributed Denial of Service

Why a more secure organisation is a collective responsibility

Massive shift to remote working during the pandemic has accelerated the adoption of hybrid cloud, while increasing the risk of cyberattacks.

By Chris Fisher • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Apr 2021
Fujitsu, Trend Micro team up to secure private 5G
Unified Communications

Fujitsu, Trend Micro team up to secure private 5G

Fujitsu and Trend Micro partner to focus on securing private 5G networks in smart factories. A field trial will be conducted until September 2021.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Apr 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Radware VP on the challenges of cloud security
Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Radware VP on the challenges of cloud security

IT security company, Radware, discusses the challenges and solutions surrounding cloud security in an interview with TechDay.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Apr 2021
ESET reveals APT groups exploiting Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities
Microsoft

ESET reveals APT groups exploiting Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities

A number of advanced persistent threat (APT) groups are exploiting the latest Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities, according to new ESET research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Mar 2021
COVID-19 pandemic propels uptake of cyber threat intelligence
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

COVID-19 pandemic propels uptake of cyber threat intelligence

The COVID-19 pandemic is pushing organisations of all sizes to up their security game, for one implementing Cyber threat intelligence (CTI) programmes.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Mon, 15th Mar 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber attacks stories

Waikato DHB cyber attack: 'Sense of violation' over data hack claim
Cybersecurity

Waikato DHB cyber attack: 'Sense of violation' over data hack claim

Sensitive patient and staff information from the Waikato District Health Board has been obtained by hackers, raising concerns about privacy and security.

By Jane Patterson, RNZ • 4 min read • Wed, 26th May 2021
2020 stocktake found health IT systems vulnerable to 'significant' cyber attacks
Cybersecurity

2020 stocktake found health IT systems vulnerable to 'significant' cyber attacks

Government and health boards in New Zealand were warned about the vulnerability of the country's health IT systems to significant cyber threats last year.

By Phil Pennington, RNZ • 3 min read • Wed, 26th May 2021
Waikato DHB cyber attack: Medical files may have been taken
Cybersecurity

Waikato DHB cyber attack: Medical files may have been taken

Waikato hospitals are still offline after a cyber attack, sparking concerns that medical data may have been accessed by hackers.

By Andrew McRae, RNZ • 4 min read • Tue, 25th May 2021
InternetNZ discloses vulnerability that can be used to carry out cyberattacks
Cybersecurity

InternetNZ discloses vulnerability that can be used to carry out cyberattacks

New DNS vulnerability discovered by InternetNZ could result in global Denial-of-Service attacks on authoritative servers, including .nz.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 7th May 2021
Data breaches enabling blackmail, extortion and intellectual property theft
Physical Security

Data breaches enabling blackmail, extortion and intellectual property theft

Cybersecurity expert warns Kiwis of the increasing use of personal information for offline exploitation by hackers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd May 2021
Security and risk management spending in Australia to increase in 2021
Risk & Compliance

Security and risk management spending in Australia to increase in 2021

Australian organisations to spend over A$4.9bn on enterprise information security in 2021, an 8% increase from last year, says Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Mar 2021