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Why not extend our existing NZ security fabric nationally?
Firewalls

Why not extend our existing NZ security fabric nationally?

While there were many positive responses to the NZ government's announcement to invest in cyber security, McGettigan believes it already exists.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 24th May 2016
John Key's $22m cyber security announcement: Industry insider opinion
Breach Prevention

John Key's $22m cyber security announcement: Industry insider opinion

Key recently announced a $22 million fund to go towards setting up a national security agency - here is an industry insider opinion.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 11th May 2016

Global Stories

Cyber attacks stories

Danti: Destroying your data through one unpatched exploit
Hackers

Danti: Destroying your data through one unpatched exploit

Danti is one of the newest and most dangerous groups of hackers taking advantage of a dangerous exploit that can gain access to IT systems and infect.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 31st May 2016
ESET releases free decryptor for recent variants of TeslaCrypt ransomware
Malware

ESET releases free decryptor for recent variants of TeslaCrypt ransomware

As cybercriminals find new backdoors into our personal digital spaces, it's important that we continue to adapt and evolve.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2016
HPE study delves into the underworld workings of cybercriminal economy
Cybersecurity

HPE study delves into the underworld workings of cybercriminal economy

New Business of Hacking report looks at adversary value chain as driving force in cybercrime and provides actionable insights.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2016
Check Point rolls out email protection solution for Office 365 users
Cloud Services

Check Point rolls out email protection solution for Office 365 users

Check Point expands SandBlast Zero-Day protection, preventing latest malware from reaching Microsoft Office 365 email customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 18th May 2016
UK: Two Thirds of big business has been breached this year
Breach Prevention

UK: Two Thirds of big business has been breached this year

The UK Government has sponsored a survey that reveals a significant fraction of businesses have been breached this year.

By Jonathan Care • 4 min read • Tue, 10th May 2016
Majority of Aussie organisations have been breached in the past year
Malware

Majority of Aussie organisations have been breached in the past year

63 percent of Australian organisations have experienced at least one security breach or incident in the past year, according to a report by CompTIA.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 9th May 2016
The key to deterring cyber crims? Make an attack not worth their time
Breach Prevention

The key to deterring cyber crims? Make an attack not worth their time

Experts claim ramping up costs for hackers could be the golden ticket to deterring rampant cyber threats, urging organisations to adopt robust defences.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 5th May 2016
Australia a target for 'designer' cyber threats
Endpoint Protection

Australia a target for 'designer' cyber threats

With cybercriminals having a deliberate hand in creating threats that look authentic and are targeted, it is more difficult to recognise spam.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 4th May 2016
ALE OmniSwitches gain extra layer of security to battle modern cyber attacks
Malware

ALE OmniSwitches gain extra layer of security to battle modern cyber attacks

Today's malicious cyber environment has seen the recent technology partnership between Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE) and LGS Innovations.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 4th May 2016
Webroot, Citrix team up to target malicious IP addresses
Virtualisation

Webroot, Citrix team up to target malicious IP addresses

Webroot and Citrix integrate to enhance security and scalability for enterprise customers. #cybersecurity #cloudsecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 4th May 2016
Is Big Brother watching? How metadata can affect you
Cybersecurity

Is Big Brother watching? How metadata can affect you

It's been 5 months since the introduction of Australia's metadata laws came into effect, and the general public's understanding remains vague at best.

By Mike Cullen • 3 min read • Wed, 4th May 2016
Cyber threats evolving at a rapid pace
Cloud Access Security Broker

Cyber threats evolving at a rapid pace

Cyber threats are rapidly evolving, warns Forcepoint's Global Threat Report, with severe consequences for businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2016
How can you secure your enterprise network?
Firewalls

How can you secure your enterprise network?

Enterprises face dire cyber threats, but Fortinet's Gary Gardiner reveals a robust, layered defence is key to safeguarding network security.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2016
Are cybersecurity investments wasted money?
Virtualisation

Are cybersecurity investments wasted money?

No matter how much money we throw into cybersecurity, it seems to have little impact on reducing the damage of breaches and attacks.

By Raymond Maisano • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016
Hacktivists: Good guys or bad guys?
Cybersecurity

Hacktivists: Good guys or bad guys?

Global citizens are conflicted on hacktivist groups, with some believing they break laws while others see them as defenders of accountability.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016

Stories from Other Regions

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