Asian Stories

Financial-related phishing targeting eCommerce in Singapore

Kaspersky's latest data uncovered that eCommerce -related phishing scams continue to outpace banking and payment-related phishing methods.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022

Global Stories

Phishing

Spammers phishing tourists with travel-themed lures - Bitdefender

Spammers are phishing eager holidaymakers with travel, themed lures, according to new research from Bitdefender Antispam Lab.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Jan 2023

Law enforcement

MSAB announces the appointment of new Tech Evangelist

Former UK police officer Adam Firman appointed as MSAB's Tech Evangelist. His expertise will aid law enforcement agencies in digital forensics.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Jan 2023

Ransomware

Bitdefender releases free decryption tool for MegaCortex

The free tool helps victims encrypted by MegaCortex ransomware restore their files and recover following a successful attack.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jan 2023

Surveillance

Motorola Solutions acquires Rave Mobile Safety

Motorola Solutions acquires Rave Mobile Safety to enhance mass notification and incident management capabilities in emergencies.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2022

Malware

Nozomi to host a cyber war game challenge in Australia

Australia's cyber talent is called upon to participate in a first-of-its-kind series of simulated threats against national infrastructure on December 1.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2022

Biometrics

How voice recognition software assistance technology is improving efficiency and safety

Voice recognition technology's popularity has grown in many industries, including those operating in rugged environments.

By Frank Baldrighi • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2022

Cybersecurity insurance

Case study: Why cybersecurity insurance is essential for your business

Death and taxes are inevitable. So too is the rise of cyber incidents hitting organisations where it hurts most: the bottom line.

By Donovan Jackson • 6 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2022

Ransomware

Secureworks introduces XDR platform as ransomware escalates

Secureworks is bringing its Taegis cybersecurity platform to Japan to help organizations enhance their cybersecurity defenses and reduce cyber risk.

By Nadine Rogers • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2022

Hyperscale

Microsoft and Auckland Transport announce Azure Cloud agreement

Microsoft and Auckland Transport have partnered to shift data and computing to Microsoft Azure cloud, boosting agility and innovation in transport services.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2022

Breach Prevention

Patient details could be compromised as large North Island GP network hit by a cyber attack

Large North Island GP network hit by cyber attack, patient details potentially compromised. Investigation underway.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2022

Ransomware

Commonwealth tackling rising cybercrime threat in Asia

Ransomware, identity theft, and virtual security attacks identified as growing threats to security and economic growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Oct 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Cybersecurity

Motorola Solutions helps Tasmanians report crime

The new technology will allow Tasmanian citizens to quickly and safely share crime-related information with police.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Dec 2022

Breach Prevention

Large cyber attack targets several government organisations

New-Zealand IT MSP suffers cyber-incident, affecting government agencies. Data held by Mercury IT NZ blocked. Investigations underway.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2022

Storage

How the City of Hobart brings safety down under on top

The City of Hobart takes a proactive approach with the tech tools they use to drive their vision of being a smart and safe city.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2022

Surveillance

Identity Check online system pilot launched despite gaps over privacy, rights

Government's online identity check system raises concerns over human rights, ethics, and Māori engagement. Nationwide pilot underway.

By Phil Pennington • 6 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2022

Kordia

Kordia and Tait Communications score $1.4B NZ Govt contract

Kordia and Tait Communications have been chosen by the New Zealand Government to deliver a secure digital radio communications network for emergency responders.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2022

Unified Communications

Spark, Vodafone team up for Aotearoa's Public Safety Network

Spark and Vodafone have announced the establishment of Hourua, a new joint venture that will provide priority cellular services to the Public Safety Network.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2022