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Cyber Threat stories

GCSB urges key businesses to expect cyber attacks, protect supply chains
Hyperscale

GCSB urges key businesses to expect cyber attacks, protect supply chains

GCSB warns New Zealand businesses of cyber threats, teams up with Microsoft and Amazon Web Services on security templates.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Mar 2022
Check Point Research identifies top malware threats to NZ
Malware

Check Point Research identifies top malware threats to NZ

In February, the top malware impacting New Zealand cyber incidents was Sohanad (3.96%), followed by SnakeKeylogger and Formbook.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2022

Global Stories

Cyber Threat stories

Cloud threat actors hone in on vulnerabilities, report finds
Data Analytics

Cloud threat actors hone in on vulnerabilities, report finds

As world governments issue warnings over the increasing cyber crime threat, the report's findings highlight common threats businesses should protect against.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022
Ransomware payments hit multi-million dollar highs
Malware

Ransomware payments hit multi-million dollar highs

The average ransom demand in cases rose 144% in 2021 to US$2.2 million, while the average payment climbed 78% to US$541,010.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2022
Malicious cryptocurrency scheme targets Android and iOS users
Malware

Malicious cryptocurrency scheme targets Android and iOS users

Researchers have discovered a sophisticated malicious cryptocurrency scheme that targets mobile devices running Android or iOS.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Mar 2022
Macquarie opens Sydney facility to support Govt and economy
Hyperscale

Macquarie opens Sydney facility to support Govt and economy

Macquarie Data Centres and Macquarie Government hosted Australia's Prime Minister to open the company's Intellicentre 3 East hyperscale data centre.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Mar 2022
IriusRisk launches OTM Standard to transform threat modelling
DevOps

IriusRisk launches OTM Standard to transform threat modelling

The OTM Standard, released as part of version 4.1 of the IriusRisk product, is an agnostic way of describing a threat model in a simple format.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022
ExtraHop brings greater security to cloud environments
DevOps

ExtraHop brings greater security to cloud environments

ExtraHop has extended the power of Reveal(x) 360 to provide frictionless threat visibility for Amazon Web Services (AWS).

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022
CyberRes strengthens IT security by combining deep analytics with threat research network
Data Analytics

CyberRes strengthens IT security by combining deep analytics with threat research network

The latest releases of CyberRes Galaxy and ArcSight deliver more actionable insights for both free and subscription options.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2022
CrowdStrike launches new identity threat protection solution
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

CrowdStrike launches new identity threat protection solution

CrowdStrike has launched Falcon Identity Threat Protection Complete, a fully-managed identity threat protection solution. #cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2022
The rising importance of cloud ID and access management in an increasingly online world
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

The rising importance of cloud ID and access management in an increasingly online world

Australian businesses face a growing array of sophisticated cyberthreats aimed at breaching networks, stealing data, and causing disruption.

By Ashley Diffey • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2022
Ransomware topped ICS and OT threats in 2021 - report
Malware

Ransomware topped ICS and OT threats in 2021 - report

The report named three new threat groups targeting ICS/OT environments, including two that gained access into OT systems of industrial organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
50% of employees use unauthorised file services for work
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

50% of employees use unauthorised file services for work

KnowBe4 has released a new report showing half of the employees at shadow IT companies use unauthorised file services to complete their work.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2022
Children, teens more vulnerable to mobile threats - report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Children, teens more vulnerable to mobile threats - report

McAfee research reveals that children and teens have a false sense of security when using smartphones, despite the high risk of cyber threats.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2022
Five cyber threat trends and what they mean to your business
Malware

Five cyber threat trends and what they mean to your business

Global cybercrime is on the rise, posing risks to businesses. Accenture has released a report on key cyber threat trends.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Feb 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Threat stories

Avast reveals top 10 malware types troubling Aussie users
Malware

Avast reveals top 10 malware types troubling Aussie users

Avast has revealed the top 10 malware types putting Australian users at risk of having their personal data and money stolen and losing control of their devices.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
Top 10 malware impacting Australians - Check Point
Malware

Top 10 malware impacting Australians - Check Point

Emotet, Formbook and Trickbot have remained the top three malwares affecting Australians in the month of February, according to new research.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2022