Cybersecurity stories - Page 3

"Any vulnerable device can potentially become a bot for an attacker, however, IoT devices are especially at risk because New Zealand is at a very early stage in terms of IoT maturity.">>

Even with education and phishing tests, users continue to hand over legitimate logins to attackers, who in turn exploit them with a high degree of success.>>

"We have seen the cryptomining and DDoS attack groups competing for resources, since many of the same botnets used for DDoS attacks can be used for cryptomining.">>

Right now, with the threat of ransomware and risks associated with hybrid working top of mind, there is no shortage of ways to put PAMbassadorial skills to good use! >>

The uncertainty of the global pandemic has had an unexpected upside for New Zealand government agencies, with 83% of New Zealanders seeing their government as being generally trustworthy.>>

The spate of high profile ransomware incidents this year has halted operations across business and critical infrastructures alike.>>

The way cybercriminals use and manipulate ransomware in an effort to extract money from businesses has changed.>>

DarkSide was the culprit behind the ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline, which saw the company to pay a $4.4 million ransom.>>

Yubico has updated its hardware security keys with near-field communication (NFC) technologies to support devices with NFC functionality, such as mobile phones.>>

Data breaches are not always avoidable, but they can be mitigated if the right technology tools are applied. >>

Given the lucrative activity of RaaS we are likely to see them reappear in the near future. The battle against ransomware is far from over.>>

In this interview, we chat with CrowdStrike's Director of the Strategic Advisory Group for APJ, Scott Jarkoff.>>

Organisations still operate with limited visibility of user activity associated with web applications, despite the risk of insider threats and credential theft.>>

“Social engineering attacks continue to be one of the top ways malicious hackers breach organisations and/or cause damage.">>

“The 2021 holiday shopping season is shaping up to be a nightmare for both retailers and consumers.">>

Quality device management, from the cloud, has become paramount for ensuring business productivity and continuity.>>

The Delivery Service is a cloud-based logistics service and allows customers to streamline YubiKey distribution to end-users. >>

"To deal with these cyber risks, businesses and authorities need to establish cybersecurity practices and policies that can evolve and adapt to the multifaceted cyberthreats.">>

NETSCOUT enters the security market with 'groundbreaking' cyber intelligence technology>>

One Identity has released survey findings revealing a significant increase in digital identities globally. >>

As the calendar year starts to wind up, businesses must start preparing for the new year ahead. >>

Just like a compass, regularly reviewing the threat model keeps the CTI teams IR’s pointed in the right direction over time.>>

The Cyber Security Emergency Response Plan (CSERP) is the framework that the government will use in the event of a cyber-emergency.>>

Recent cyber-events highlight the risks confronting enterprises that depend on a single vendor for their infrastructure, tools, and security.>>