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Varonis names Intalock APAC Partner of the Year 2021
Data Analytics

Varonis names Intalock APAC Partner of the Year 2021

Intalock's understanding of data security coupled with Varonis' data security and analytics technology presents a formidable combination.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
What is Autonomous Response and how does it work across the enterprise?
Unified Communications

What is Autonomous Response and how does it work across the enterprise?

With cyber-attacks getting faster and more furious, human teams alone cannot always be relied on to initiate a timely response.

By Max Heinemeyer • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
Five tips to combat cyberattacks amidst a land war
Malware

Five tips to combat cyberattacks amidst a land war

As the world watches the Russian military attacks on Ukraine, it's difficult to think about normal business operations.

By Katie Teitler • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
ACSC warns businesses to defend themselves against Russian cyber attacks
Malware

ACSC warns businesses to defend themselves against Russian cyber attacks

The Australian Cyber Security Centre has warned Australian businesses to urgently protect themselves against targeted Russian cybercriminal activity.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
Cyber criminals not fussy when choosing their next victim
Cybersecurity

Cyber criminals not fussy when choosing their next victim

Small-to-medium-sized companies with an online presence are just as at risk as large, multinational corporations and Government departments.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2022
Cybersecurity and corporate IT predictions for 2022
DevOps

Cybersecurity and corporate IT predictions for 2022

The cyberattacks seen in 2021 demonstrated the dire consequences of falling short of appropriate levels of cyber resilience.

By Peter Fuller • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Feb 2022
Cyber attack on insurer highlights need for better security
Data Analytics

Cyber attack on insurer highlights need for better security

AXA's recent data breach highlights the urgent need for tighter security controls in the insurance sector, as cyber attacks target financial companies.

By Paul Prudhomme • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Feb 2022
Microsoft releases new security solutions for multi-cloud
Malware

Microsoft releases new security solutions for multi-cloud

Microsoft announces new security solutions for multi-cloud environments, including extending Microsoft Defender for Cloud to Google Cloud Platform.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Feb 2022
How safe is an organisation's data from security breaches?
Software-as-a-Service

How safe is an organisation's data from security breaches?

Data breaches can cost businesses millions, but the real damage lies in the lasting brand and reputation harm they cause, says Infor ANZ VP Jarrod Kinchington.

By Jarrod Kinchington • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
Fortify IT: How to fix Exchange server issues that just won't die
DataCentre infrastructure

Fortify IT: How to fix Exchange server issues that just won't die

The world learned about the Hafnium attacks on Microsoft Exchange servers last year. Since then, even more vulnerabilities have been discovered,.

By Brad Rosairo • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
Not having phishing resistant MFA will come at a cost for the finance industry
Multi-factor authentication

Not having phishing resistant MFA will come at a cost for the finance industry

With the volume of money handled by the finance industry on any given day, it's no wonder that it is a prime target for cybercriminals.

By Geoff Schomburgk • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
Ransomware, threats, IoT malware, cryptojacking on the rise
Malware

Ransomware, threats, IoT malware, cryptojacking on the rise

Cyberattacks become more attractive and potentially more disastrous as dependence on information technology increases.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
Two-thirds of employees feel more vulnerable to cyberthreats
Hybrid & Remote Work

Two-thirds of employees feel more vulnerable to cyberthreats

Nearly two-thirds of employees believe that the switch to hybrid working has made them more vulnerable to cyberattacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Feb 2022
Cybersecurity and automation: What will 2022 bring?
Malware

Cybersecurity and automation: What will 2022 bring?

2021 has brought security to the forefront. Our team of experts shares three cybersecurity predictions for 2022.

By Ray Garnie • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Feb 2022
How to protect expansive networks to ensure better results
Malware

How to protect expansive networks to ensure better results

The increasing cost and growing prevalence of cyberattacks has many Australian and New Zealand businesses on edge.

By Ilan Rubin • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Feb 2022
Cyber attacks rise 2,650% from January to December
Firewalls

Cyber attacks rise 2,650% from January to December

Detected and blocked spam accounted for the majority of the attacks, with a 2,775% increase between January and December.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Feb 2022
Attempts to exploit MS Exchange most frequent intrusion vector
Cybersecurity

Attempts to exploit MS Exchange most frequent intrusion vector

Exploits of MS Exchange and password guessing are the most common cyber intrusion methods, says ESET's T3 2021 Threat Report.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Feb 2022

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Cyber attacks stories

NCSC warns risk of cyber attack amid Russia/Ukraine tensions
Breach Prevention

NCSC warns risk of cyber attack amid Russia/Ukraine tensions

NCSC warns NZ organisations to assess cyber security amid Russia-Ukraine tensions. NCSC joins HIBP government programme.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Feb 2022