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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - SonicWall product management director discusses capture client
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - SonicWall product management director discusses capture client

Today we are talking to SonicWall director of product management Suroop Chandran, for the second IT Jam of our SonicWall series.

By Mitchell Hageman • 1 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2022
Check Point Research reveals botnets on the rise, software vendors hit hard by cyber attacks
EduTech

Check Point Research reveals botnets on the rise, software vendors hit hard by cyber attacks

Software vendors experience largest year-on-year growth at 146% in 2021, according to Check Point Research's Security Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Jan 2022
ALPHV revealed as most advanced threat actor yet while ransomware attacks on the decline
Malware

ALPHV revealed as most advanced threat actor yet while ransomware attacks on the decline

Global cyber security and risk mitigation firm, NCC Group, has identified a considerable decrease in ransomware attacks in December 2021.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022
Kaspersky lists 5 cyber threats to watch for in 2022
Malware

Kaspersky lists 5 cyber threats to watch for in 2022

Global privacy company Kaspersky has highlighted some of the most significant cyber threats New Zealand consumers and businesses should be prepared for in 2022.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Jan 2022
CyberRes launches Galaxy, brings cyber threat intelligence to security execs
Data Analytics

CyberRes launches Galaxy, brings cyber threat intelligence to security execs

Micro Focus' CyberRes has launched Galaxy, an immersive cyber threat experience to provide actionable intelligence for security executives.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jan 2022
NormCyber delivers cyber and data protection with latest release
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

NormCyber delivers cyber and data protection with latest release

NormCyber launches smartbloc. managed service to provide businesses with complete control over cyber and data protection risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jan 2022
Log4Shell zero day vulnerability most significant security threat of past decade
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Log4Shell zero day vulnerability most significant security threat of past decade

The Log4Shell zero day vulnerability has resulted in over 102 million exploitation attempts since its disclosure, says Imperva Research Labs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jan 2022
1 in 10 servers and web apps vulnerable to Log4Shell
DataCentre infrastructure

1 in 10 servers and web apps vulnerable to Log4Shell

Only 70% of organizations have scanned for the Log4Shell vulnerability, leaving 10% of assessed assets vulnerable, warns cybersecurity firm Tenable.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Dec 2021
IDC: Digital transformation investments lead to increased cyber threats for APAC
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

IDC: Digital transformation investments lead to increased cyber threats for APAC

Cyber threat landscape in 2022: IDC predicts increased digital vulnerabilities, collaboration among threat actors, and rise of AI-powered cyber analytics.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Dec 2021
Beyond Identity joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association
DevOps

Beyond Identity joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association

To be considered for MISA, organisations must be nominated by Microsoft and demonstrate integrations that support the goal of improving enterprise security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Dec 2021
Heightened cyber threats this holiday season according to McAfee and FireEye
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Heightened cyber threats this holiday season according to McAfee and FireEye

Australian enterprises targeted by cyber threats this holiday period, costing some over AUD$130,000, according to McAfee and FireEye research.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2021
Cohesity launches new Security Advisor feature to spot data threats
Data Analytics

Cohesity launches new Security Advisor feature to spot data threats

The new feature helps reduce human errors and achieve a higher level of cyber resilience in customer environments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2021
Cybots launches AI-driven cybersecurity in ANZ region
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cybots launches AI-driven cybersecurity in ANZ region

Cybots, an AI-driven cybersecurity company, is entering the Australian and New Zealand market to help SMEs combat cyber crime.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
Massive increase in cyber threats since global pandemic - report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Massive increase in cyber threats since global pandemic - report

Increase in cyber threats during the pandemic puts organisations at risk as holiday season approaches, warns report.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Nov 2021

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Trickbot takes top malware spot in Australia, Emotet returns
Malware

Trickbot takes top malware spot in Australia, Emotet returns

Trickbot and Emotet have topped the list of the most prevalent malware in Australia, according to new analysis from Check Point Research.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Jan 2022
Trickbot overtakes Formbook as most prevalent malware
Malware

Trickbot overtakes Formbook as most prevalent malware

In December, Trickbot claimed the top spot as most prevalent malware, overtaking Formbook which was in first place in November 2021.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Jan 2022
Attivo Networks brings ThreatDefend Platform to Aus market with new distie agreement
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Attivo Networks brings ThreatDefend Platform to Aus market with new distie agreement

Attivo Networks has chosen Exclusive Networks as its national distributor in Australia to meet growing demand in the region.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Nov 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — Who is Security Centric?
Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — Who is Security Centric?

Security Centric: An Australian-based infosec consulting firm specializing in managing cybersecurity risks. We chat with principal Sash Vasilevski.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Nov 2021