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Cyber attacks top threat to business
Virtualisation

Cyber attacks top threat to business

Cyber attacks are now the top threat to New Zealand businesses, with nearly two-thirds having faced a breach in the past year, a new study reveals.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011
SMB blind spots revealed
Symantec

SMB blind spots revealed

Symantec highlights that SMEs are prime targets for cyberattacks, urging awareness of critical vulnerabilities in security practices.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Sep 2010
Security: For risk & compliance sake
Data Loss Prevention

Security: For risk & compliance sake

Despite the growing threat of cyberattacks, businesses are still failing to prioritize security measures, according to McAfee's regional director ANZ.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Jul 2007

Global Stories

Cyber attacks stories

China chins US over hacking accusations
Cyber attacks

China chins US over hacking accusations

China refutes US hacking claims, deeming accusations by Mandiant as scientifically flawed amid a heated cyber espionage row.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2013
Security: From hunted to hunter
Semiconductors

Security: From hunted to hunter

As cyber threats evolve, traditional security measures fall short. Companies must pivot from passive defence to proactive threat hunting to stay secure.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Feb 2013
Symantec envisions future clouds as safe clouds
Virtualisation

Symantec envisions future clouds as safe clouds

In five years, companies will operate in a converged IT world of cloud, virtualisation and mobile computing where clouds are safe.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Jan 2013
Cybersecurity predictions for 2013
Firewalls

Cybersecurity predictions for 2013

From mass compromises of Wordpress to a spear-phishing attack on the White House, there is no doubt cybercriminals gained confidence and momentum in 2012.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Nov 2012
Spam shrinks as scammers go social
Cloud Services

Spam shrinks as scammers go social

Spam declines by 32%, but cyberattacks surge as scammers exploit social networks and mobile phones, says Symantec's 2011 report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st May 2012
30% of businesses still outside cloud
Unisys

30% of businesses still outside cloud

Almost a third of businesses and government organisations in the UK are still not using cloud computing, survey finds.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 18th Jul 2011
Employees cause security concerns
Breach Prevention

Employees cause security concerns

New Zealand businesses are concerned about security breaches stemming from staff mistakes, a recent survey from Symantec shows.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jun 2011
'No magic bullet' to prevent cyber attacks, says analyst
Data Loss Prevention

'No magic bullet' to prevent cyber attacks, says analyst

A recent spate of cyber attacks, including on the International Monetary Fund, have brought to light the high stakes involved iin online security.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2011
Small business feels security pinch
Data Protection

Small business feels security pinch

SMBs tackle soaring cyber threats, allocating hefty budgets and IT manpower to shield data amidst rising incidents of attacks and data loss.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Aug 2010
Beware of phony friends
Network Infrastructure

Beware of phony friends

As small businesses increasingly leverage social networks like Facebook and LinkedIn, the rise in phishing and cyberattacks demands vigilant security measures.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 1st May 2010
Mac Musings from ESET
Apple

Mac Musings from ESET

New revelations from ESET highlight how Macs are not immune to cyberattacks, challenging the myth of their invulnerability.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2009