InfrastructureNews New Zealand - Aotearoa's infrastructure news for industry decision-makers
New Zealand

Cyber attacks Stories - Page 156

Kiwi Stories

Cyber attacks stories

Global Stories

Cyber attacks stories

Do not wait: Look at your IoT devices now
Semiconductors

Do not wait: Look at your IoT devices now

As millions of people become confined to their homes, the security of Internet of Things devices has never been so important.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2020
Data is more valuable to cyber attackers than cash - report
Malware

Data is more valuable to cyber attackers than cash - report

A Positive Technologies report reveals data theft now surpasses cash as the main goal for cyber attackers, reflecting a 20-point annual rise.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2020
Acronis: Lack of backup process within organisations causing data losses
Data Protection

Acronis: Lack of backup process within organisations causing data losses

Traditional strategies and solutions to data protection are no longer able to keep up with the modern IT needs of individuals and organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2020
Houseparty denies security breach as users accuse app of hacking accounts
Cybersecurity

Houseparty denies security breach as users accuse app of hacking accounts

The popular face-to-face video hosting service has been accused of hacking users' other accounts, a claim Houseparty disputes.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2020
Cyber-worries delaying move to digital, says Deloitte
Virtualisation

Cyber-worries delaying move to digital, says Deloitte

The report, commissioned by VMware, states that the Asia Pacific is delaying digitalisation due to fear of cyber-attacks.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2020
HP announces three new security solutions for remote workers
Malware

HP announces three new security solutions for remote workers

HP says over 80% of home office routers have been found to be vulnerable to potential cyberattacks, and 90% of PC infections originate from email attachments.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2020
Worrying gap in local consumer cybersecurity savvy
Virtual Private Networks

Worrying gap in local consumer cybersecurity savvy

New research shows ANZ consumers feel clued in, but there's clear room for improvement in their education and tools.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2020
Corporate Australia must invest in smart technology now
Edge Computing

Corporate Australia must invest in smart technology now

Smart technology is playing a critical role in the business community's response to adjusting to new social and industry norms.

By Mike Fyson • 6 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020
Securing remote workforces at scale
Hybrid & Remote Work

Securing remote workforces at scale

Australian businesses brace for remote working amid COVID-19 by strengthening cybersecurity measures in their Business Continuity Plans to avoid cyberattacks.

By Ilan Rubin • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
COVID-19: Surfshark joins growing list of companies offering free services
Virtual Private Networks

COVID-19: Surfshark joins growing list of companies offering free services

Surfshark is offering free six-month VPN subscriptions to help small businesses protect remote employees from cyberattacks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
Phishing cases explode as attackers prey on coronavirus fears
Malware

Phishing cases explode as attackers prey on coronavirus fears

Attackers, ever the opportunists, are capitalising on COVID-19, pushing phishing lures and establishing newly-registered coronavirus-related domains.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2020
'We are in a permanent state of cyber warfare' say 88% of IT pros
Cybersecurity

'We are in a permanent state of cyber warfare' say 88% of IT pros

Nation-state attacks are on the rise, leading to an increasing focus on national cybersecurity protocols, according to a survey by Venafi.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2020
Verizon expands security portfolio with new solutions to combat cybercrime
Cybersecurity

Verizon expands security portfolio with new solutions to combat cybercrime

Verizon Business strengthens its cybersecurity portfolio with new solutions employing advanced analytics and blockchain to combat increasing cybercrime threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020
Verizon unveils three new security solutions in expanded suite
Cybersecurity

Verizon unveils three new security solutions in expanded suite

Verizon expands its security suite with three new solutions, including Managed Detection and Response and blockchain-based identity solution.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2020
What organisations must demand from security technology in 2020
Firewalls

What organisations must demand from security technology in 2020

Gone are the days when organisations needed to choose best-of-breed point solutions to secure each individual aspect of the network.

By Illan Rubin • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2020
BlackBerry Cylance: Latest report reveals global attack surface expansion
AI Security

BlackBerry Cylance: Latest report reveals global attack surface expansion

Nation-state backed threat actor groups are evolving and sophisticated attack toolsets are increasing, according to the BlackBerry 2020 Threat Report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber attacks stories

Security concerns roadblock for public cloud adoption in Australia
Firewalls

Security concerns roadblock for public cloud adoption in Australia

Security concerns are stalling public cloud adoption in Australia, with 80% of organisations citing it as a major hurdle, finds a Barracuda Networks study.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2020