Cybersecurity stories

Internet of Things (IoT) search engines present both good solutions and serious risks of weaponised exploits.>>

According to CERT NZ, most ransomware attacks can be traced back, in part, to poorly configured remote access systems.>>

“As the digital attack surface expands with billions of edges that need to be protected, organisations are struggling to support an array of point security solutions and disparate services.">>

Global cyber attacks have increased by 29% in the last six months, as hackers continue to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic.>>

Police computer systems have been ill-prepared to cope with a disaster like a major hack. >>

The Signal Sciences agent leverages signal technology to write and push out rules in real time. This, Fastly says, can help to track requests and block attacks.>>

Security incidents became more costly and harder to contain due to drastic operational shifts during the pandemic.>>

"Every organisation needs to establish security processes and work to ensure they resonate with employees.">>

Cloud-native security company Aqua Security is rolling out its new Aqua Platform with a unified console.>>

Forcepoint's channel director discusses the differences between cybersecurity and data protection and how to improve data protection capabilities.>>

Jon McGettigan, Fortinet A/NZ Regional Director, explains why more and more enterprises are adopting XDR (extended detection and response) capabilities to reduce MTTD (mean time to detection) and apply AI techniques to fast-track MTTR (mean time to response).>>

"The proliferation of pirated hacking tools and underground forums are allowing previously low-level actors to pose serious risks to enterprise security.">>

These scams are specifically designed to trick unsuspecting consumers to share personal information or engage in behaviour that puts their privacy at risk.>>

According to a multi-source report, state-affiliated threat actors attributed to 57% of all known web application incidents over the last five years.>>

Microsoft is partnering with AustCyber to launch a new cybersecurity traineeship program.>>

In 1988, a Harvard graduate began an experiment to see how many computers were connected to the Internet. 24 hours later, 10% of all computers around the world had been taken down.>>

Tactics used by fraudsters to victimise users online have evolved over time, from pure cold calling to more sophisticated ploys.>>

Gigamon country manager for A/NZ George Tsoukas takes a closer look at the history of cryptographic protocols.>>

“For organisations to adopt a Zero Trust framework, they must embrace the concept of least privilege access.">>

“Industry leaders are emphatically pointing to a very different future for cybersecurity.">>

"Security and risk management leaders should be more concerned about real world hazards to humans and the environment, rather than information theft.">>

Vectra AI has announced the Vectra Cognito platform will deliver key Zero Trust capabilities for Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure customers.>>

Fortinet has announced it received the 2020 Google Cloud Global Technology Partner of the Year award for Security. >>

Digital security and privacy company Avast, and RiskIQ, an internet security intelligence company, have announced a threat intelligence partnership. >>