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Cohesity partners OwnBackup to offer Saas data protection
Software-as-a-Service

Cohesity partners OwnBackup to offer Saas data protection

Data protection and management providers OwnBackup and Cohesity partner to streamline data backup and aid business continuity in the ransomware era.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2023
Cybersecurity veteran joins Rubrik's Board of Directors
Firewalls

Cybersecurity veteran joins Rubrik's Board of Directors

Mark McLaughlin, the former Palo Alto Networks CEO, has been appointed to Rubrik's board of directors as it confirms $500m software subscription ARR.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2023
Archive file formats discovered as most common way to deliver malware
Malware

Archive file formats discovered as most common way to deliver malware

ZIP and RAR files have overtaken Office files as the most common carriers for malware, according to HP's latest report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2022
Enterprises yet to fully commit to cybersecurity - CompTIA
Software-as-a-Service

Enterprises yet to fully commit to cybersecurity - CompTIA

Fortifying cybersecurity defences is an ongoing challenge for many organizations, according to new research from CompTIA.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2022
Kaspersky uncovers new malicious malware NullMixer
Malware

Kaspersky uncovers new malicious malware NullMixer

Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a new malware stealing users credentials, address, credit card data, cryptocurrencies, and accounts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2022
Avast reveals zero-day exploits targeting Chrome and Microsoft
Malware

Avast reveals zero-day exploits targeting Chrome and Microsoft

Avast, released its Q2/2022 Threat Report today, revealing a significant increase in global ransomware attacks, up 24% from Q1/2022.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2022
The ups and downs and runarounds of catching cybercriminals in NZ
Cybersecurity

The ups and downs and runarounds of catching cybercriminals in NZ

We're becoming more and more aware of cybercrimes but how many criminals actually get caught? The New Zealand police explain why the answer is complicated.

By Jessie Chiang • 7 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022
Fake donation pages promising help to Ukraine appear on Darknet
Dark Net

Fake donation pages promising help to Ukraine appear on Darknet

Fraudulent donation pages promising aid to the Ukraine are appearing on the Darknet, according to Check Point Software.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Mar 2022
The growing importance of establishing effective API security
Application Programming Interface

The growing importance of establishing effective API security

Cybercriminals have tended to focus on acquiring user credentials to maximise their ability to traverse targeted IT infrastructures.

By Pieter Danhieux • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
Fortify IT: How to fix Exchange server issues that just won't die
DataCentre infrastructure

Fortify IT: How to fix Exchange server issues that just won't die

The world learned about the Hafnium attacks on Microsoft Exchange servers last year. Since then, even more vulnerabilities have been discovered,.

By Brad Rosairo • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
Finance industry revealed as sector most under threat by cyber attacks
Malware

Finance industry revealed as sector most under threat by cyber attacks

The finance industry has been revealed as the sector most under threat from cyber attacks, according to a new study released by Trellix.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - SonicWall product management director discusses capture client
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - SonicWall product management director discusses capture client

Today we are talking to SonicWall director of product management Suroop Chandran, for the second IT Jam of our SonicWall series.

By Mitchell Hageman • 1 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2022
How open banking benefits customers, banks – and cybercriminals
Distributed Denial of Service

How open banking benefits customers, banks – and cybercriminals

Australia's move towards open banking has been hindered by slow progress. However, with the right security measures, the future of open banking can be secure.

By Prakash Sinha • 6 min read • Tue, 18th Jan 2022
Tech infrastructure diversity holds key to better security
Malware

Tech infrastructure diversity holds key to better security

This year, a spate of high profile ransomware incidents has halted operations across business and critical infrastructures alike.

By Nat Kausik • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Dec 2021
Black Friday and Cyber Monday set to represent historic security challenges for retailers
Distributed Denial of Service

Black Friday and Cyber Monday set to represent historic security challenges for retailers

Retailers face historic security challenges as cybercriminals launch 5.4 million DDoS attacks in H1 2021, warns NETSCOUT.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Nov 2021
Spike in phishing scams expected ahead of holiday shopping season
Phishing

Spike in phishing scams expected ahead of holiday shopping season

Consumers are being warned to prepare for a spike in phishing attacks this holiday season, with cybercriminals expected to impersonate delivery companies.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Nov 2021
Extortion payments hit new records as ransomware crisis intensifies
Malware

Extortion payments hit new records as ransomware crisis intensifies

Highest ransom paid in 2020 was $12.9m, almost doubled from the previous year, according to new research by Palo Alto Networks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Aug 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Taking a Multi-Faceted Approach to Ransomware Protection
Malware

Taking a Multi-Faceted Approach to Ransomware Protection

Ransomware is not a new phenomenon, but the scale of attacks has accelerated both in sophistication and frequency.

By Usman Choudhary • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2023