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Sabbath ransomware group rebrands, continues attacks
Wed, 1st Dec 2021
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Sabbath ransomware group rebrands and launches relentless attacks on critical infrastructure, according to Mandiant research.
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Opening of new data centre heralds ambitious APAC expansion plans for Keeper Security
Fri, 19th Nov 2021
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zero trust security
Ransomware attacks have doubled globally in 2021, with Australia experiencing a sharp rise in attacks on critical infrastructure.
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Lack of visibility into user activity increase risk of credential theft and insider threats - CyberArk
Thu, 11th Nov 2021
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80% of global organizations have experienced employees misusing or abusing their access to business applications, according to a survey by CyberArk.
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At least nine global organisations compromised by new active cyber-espionage campaign
Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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A new active cyber-espionage campaign has compromised global organisations in the defence, education, energy, healthcare and technology sectors.
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Despite rising security budgets, businesses still paying ransom - report
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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The way cybercriminals use and manipulate ransomware in an effort to extract money from businesses has changed.
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Cybersecurity experts weigh in on U.S govt's $10 million reward for info on DarkSide ransomware group
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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DarkSide was the culprit behind the ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline, which saw the company to pay a $4.4 million ransom.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from CrowdStrike
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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In this interview, we chat with CrowdStrike's Director of the Strategic Advisory Group for APJ, Scott Jarkoff.
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Attacks in phishing emails with business, IT and HR focus becoming increasingly dangerous
Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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Phishing attacks targeting businesses, IT, and HR are increasingly dangerous, warns new research by security firm KnowBe4.
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Cybercriminals increase attacks on vulnerable retailers as global supply chain crisis worsens
Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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Cybercriminals are increasing attacks on retailers amid the global supply chain crisis, warns cybersecurity firm Imperva.
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COVID-19: Proof of vaccination phishing scam hits the web
Tue, 26th Oct 2021
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Phishing attacks exploiting COVID-19 vaccine certificates are on the rise, with scammers impersonating national health services.
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Countering the rise of credential-based attacks
Tue, 12th Oct 2021
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By implementing behavioural analytics and smart password practices, security teams can thwart credential-based attacks across the organisation.
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REvil accounts for 73% of ransomware attacks - report
Wed, 6th Oct 2021
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McAfee Enterprise's latest report reveals the evolving tactics of cybercriminals, with ransomware dominating and cloud threats on the rise.
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New cyber-criminal group discovered targeting government servers, fuel, energy and aviation companies
Fri, 1st Oct 2021
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Researchers have identified a new, previously unknown group that has systematically attacked Russia's fuel and energy complex and its aviation industry.
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The who’s who of NZ’s government & public cybersecurity agencies
Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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From government agencies to public initiatives, here's an inside look at who protects New Zealand's digital landscape from cyber threats.
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Fortinet and Linksys joint venture launches enterprise security solution
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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firewalls
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network security
Enterprise IT teams are struggling to enable their workforce to work effectively from anywhere while protecting their organisation from security threats.
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The emerging power of video technologies
Tue, 7th Sep 2021
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The vast potential for video deployments is only limited by the ability of developers to see where improvements might be made.
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Threefold increase in targeted ransomware attacks in 2021
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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Ransomware attacks have increased by 288% in Q2 2021, with data leaks and double extortion becoming prevalent, warns NCC Group.
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Businesses losing up to $250 million every year from bot attacks - report
Fri, 13th Aug 2021
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Bot traffic costs companies 3.6% of their annual revenue, with the worst affected companies losing $250m each year, says Netacea report.
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More than a third of global organisations have experienced ransomware — report
Fri, 13th Aug 2021
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The report found increasing instances of ransomware victims experiencing multiple breach events, as well as a rise in the average ransom payment.
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INAP selects Radware for DDoS protection and cloud web application security services
Fri, 6th Aug 2021
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Radware’s North America vice president Bob Simpson says that there has been a rapid shift to cloud - and more sophisticated cyber attacks to go with it.