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Palo Alto Networks uncovers hackers targeting diplomats

Fri, 28th Jul 2023
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While attacks on diplomatic organisations are common, Cloaked Ursa focuses on the diplomats themselves more than the countries they represent, Unit 42 finds.
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Ransomware gangs increasingly 'professional' - WithSecure report

Fri, 26th May 2023
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Ransomware gangs are becoming more professional, offering specialized services to one another, according to a report by WithSecure.
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Zero-day in Microsoft Windows used in Nokoyawa ransomware attacks

Fri, 14th Apr 2023
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It is very important for businesses to download the latest patch from Microsoft as soon as possible, and use other methods of protection.
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Bitdefender releases free decryption tool for MegaCortex

Fri, 13th Jan 2023
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The free tool helps victims encrypted by MegaCortex ransomware restore their files and recover following a successful attack.
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Nozomi Networks Labs identifies impacts on 2022 threat landscape

Thu, 4th Aug 2022
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iot security
Nozomi Networks' latest research reveals wiper malware, IoT botnet activity, and the Russia/Ukraine war as key threats in 2022.
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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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Global DDoS attacks: What they are, how they work, and how to defend against them

Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
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Organisations globally face mounting DDoS attacks, with attackers demanding ransoms in Bitcoin and threatening disruptions up to 2Tbps if demands aren't met.
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Lazarus Group linked to phishing attacks on cryptocurrency sector

Fri, 28th Aug 2020
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Cybersecurity firm F-Secure links Lazarus Group, aka APT38, to recent attack on cryptocurrency company in its new research.
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Microsoft NZ rolls out free AccountGuard service ahead of general election

Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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Ahead of New Zealand's general election, Microsoft NZ unveils its free AccountGuard service to protect political entities and NGOs from cyber threats.
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Flashpoint: APAC companies must factor geopolitics in cyber strategies

Fri, 15th Mar 2019
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As geopolitical tensions spike, APAC firms must integrate political risk into their cyber strategies, as both criminal and state-sponsored threats grow.
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Cybersecurity should be priority in US$8b smart utility spend

Thu, 23rd Aug 2018
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Utilities are becoming increasingly connected worldwide, and also becoming increasingly vulnerable - so why are governments letting security slide?.
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New malware spotted in Asia reminiscent of Iron Tiger APT

Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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Iron Tiger APT malware, previously targeting Asia and the US, has resurfaced in a new custom-built malware going after Asia once again.
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Onesecure Asia and Trusted Metrics form security operations center for Singapore & ASEAN

Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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Trusted Metrics and Onesecure Asia are partnering up to deliver US-developed Security Operations Center (SOC) technology to Singapore and ASEAN.
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Artificial intelligence: Leveraging machines to dissect ransomware DNA

Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
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A new era in cybersecurity, as AI outwits ransomware and predicts attacks, transforming the digital defence game.
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A modern solution for a modern problem: IBM tackles cyber security

Tue, 31st May 2016
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IBM unveils Watson for Cyber Security, leveraging cognitive tech and collaboration with top US universities to tackle modern cyber threats.
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The next generation of APTs: Highly successful but surprisingly simple

Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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The number and reach of cyber threats continues to grow, and, contrary to popular belief, even highly effective attacks can be very unsophisticated.
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'Crowd-sourced' security to neutralise zero-day attacks

Fri, 5th Jun 2015
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firewalls
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network security
Security resellers and businesses can participate in the fight against cyber-criminals thanks to next-generation interactive sandbox security.
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Securing the dollars in a new market

Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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network security
As cyber threats grow exponentially, NZ businesses face pressure from all sides, making security a multi-billion-dollar imperative.