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YOU'RE INVITED: Softsource Security and Compliance – security concerns for Kiwis
Cybersecurity

YOU'RE INVITED: Softsource Security and Compliance – security concerns for Kiwis

Softsource is hosting an event to give Kiwi businesses insights into security concerns that organisations within the country are facing every day.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2016

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Trend Micro warns NZ & Australian firms about Crysis ransomware
Malware

Trend Micro warns NZ & Australian firms about Crysis ransomware

New Zealand & Australian businesses are being warned to watch out for Crysis ransomware, which operates through remote desktop protocol (RDP) attacks.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Sep 2016
Sophos releases product to address global cybersecurity skills shortage
Malware

Sophos releases product to address global cybersecurity skills shortage

Intercept X looks to provide a fast-track to advanced protection and response capabilities while minimising the need for specialised security admin.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Sep 2016
Arbor Networks marks 20 years of DDoS attacks against ISPs
Distributed Denial of Service

Arbor Networks marks 20 years of DDoS attacks against ISPs

Arbor Networks has marked a worrying celebration: 20 years of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks that have attacked ISP networks.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Sep 2016
Russian hackers steal Olympic athletes data: Insights and advice from Webroot
AI Security

Russian hackers steal Olympic athletes data: Insights and advice from Webroot

Unless you've been living under a rock, you'd be aware of the recent hacking of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) - here's Webroot's insights.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2016
New chief for Victoria Uni cybersecurity partner
Cybersecurity

New chief for Victoria Uni cybersecurity partner

NZX COO Mandy Simpson becomes CEO of Cyber Toa, partnering with Victoria University to strengthen NZ's cyber resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2016
Centrify gets flexible with privileged access deployment
Private Cloud

Centrify gets flexible with privileged access deployment

Centrify updates privileged identity management solution to offer more flexible deployment options for customers. #cybersecurity.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2016
Two companies collaborate to boost independent cyber security firm
Unified Communications

Two companies collaborate to boost independent cyber security firm

Intel Corporation and TPG have joined forces to establish a new independent cyber security company called McAfee.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2016
Check Point defines new era of security in cloud IT
Microsoft

Check Point defines new era of security in cloud IT

Check Point pioneers a new cloud IT security era with its advanced threat prevention and unified management across all cloud platforms.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Sep 2016
Operation Ghoul targets industrial sector with spear phishing malware
Phishing

Operation Ghoul targets industrial sector with spear phishing malware

Operation Ghoul is targeting the industrial & engineering sectors worldwide, hitting more than 130 organisations in 30 countries, says Kaspersky Labs.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2016
Nearly half of AU organisations not equipped for malicious insiders
Cybersecurity

Nearly half of AU organisations not equipped for malicious insiders

​Mimecast Limited recently released new data that reveals the majority of organisations believe they are their own worst enemy.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2016
Afraid someone is misusing your webcam? Here's some tips for protection
Cybersecurity

Afraid someone is misusing your webcam? Here's some tips for protection

If you want to know which programs are using your webcam, or if you believe it is running despite the indicator light being off, here is a guide.

By Ondrej Kubovič • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016
Palo Alto Networks raises the bar for endpoint security
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks raises the bar for endpoint security

Palo Alto Networks adds machine learning to its security software, enhancing its malware and exploit prevention capabilities.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016
KnowBe4 makes security training solution available in 26 languages
Malware

KnowBe4 makes security training solution available in 26 languages

The interactive, on-demand and computer-based training covers high-risk topics and how you can identify red flags in your system.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
Cyberattacks skyrocket: Arbor releases global DDoS attack data for 1H 2016
Cybersecurity

Cyberattacks skyrocket: Arbor releases global DDoS attack data for 1H 2016

Arbor Networks recently released global DDoS attack data for the first six months of 2016 that paints a pretty grim picture.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016
The big security opportunity waiting to be grabbed
Carbon Black

The big security opportunity waiting to be grabbed

Carbon Black's acquisition of nextgen antivirus company Confer opens up big opportunities for the local channel says local boss Kane Lightowler.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jul 2016
FireEye's latest security feature detects and protects from ransomware
Malware

FireEye's latest security feature detects and protects from ransomware

FireEye have recently detected a cerber ransomware campaign with Exploit Guard, a new feature of FireEye Endpoint Security (HX).

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2016

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