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Aus & NZ at the forefront of security capability
Phishing

Aus & NZ at the forefront of security capability

Symantec's VP and CSO, Tim Fitzgerald, praises Australia and New Zealand's tech innovation but highlights their struggle to find senior security leaders.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2016
Operation Ghoul targets industrial sector with spear phishing malware
Phishing

Operation Ghoul targets industrial sector with spear phishing malware

Operation Ghoul is targeting the industrial & engineering sectors worldwide, hitting more than 130 organisations in 30 countries, says Kaspersky Labs.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2016
Spammers are exploiting the massive political Trump card in 2016
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Spammers are exploiting the massive political Trump card in 2016

Spam levels, including fake news about Donald Trump, accounted for over half of all email traffic in Q2 2016, according to Kaspersky Labs.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2016
In pics: Juniper Networks 2016 partner awards and summit
Partner Programmes

In pics: Juniper Networks 2016 partner awards and summit

Juniper Networks held its partner awards in Sydney last week, with New Zealand's own 2degrees taking out the top spot as partner of the year.

By Sam Worthington • 1 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016
KnowBe4 makes security training solution available in 26 languages
Malware

KnowBe4 makes security training solution available in 26 languages

The interactive, on-demand and computer-based training covers high-risk topics and how you can identify red flags in your system.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
BEC scams targeting a business near you
Malware

BEC scams targeting a business near you

BEC scams are low-tech financial fraud in which hoax emails from CEOs are sent to financial staff to request transfers of large amounts of money.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2016
Which department is most vulnerable to phishing?
Malware

Which department is most vulnerable to phishing?

IronScales, a leader in phishing mitigation technology, collected data from over 100 different organisations and an array of different sectors.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2016
Are Russian hackers targeting Hillary Clinton?
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Are Russian hackers targeting Hillary Clinton?

Russian hackers have been targeting key staff members working for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, according to SecureWorks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2016
Digital patch kit: How to protect yourself from data leaks
Malware

Digital patch kit: How to protect yourself from data leaks

Plug the digital holes: Our guide reveals four vital strategies to fend off data leaks and secure your organisation's sensitive info.

By Editor • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2016
Phishers no more - Xero's latest update revealed
Fintech

Phishers no more - Xero's latest update revealed

Hackers are gaining entry into email accounts and altering the bank details in invoices before sending to an unassuming client.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
Apple iCloud users are the new bait in phishing campaigns
Phishing

Apple iCloud users are the new bait in phishing campaigns

Apple iCloud users are the latest targets of phishing campaigns using the same content but different domains to target users, FireEye reports.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2016
Cyber insurance not always up to scratch
Phishing

Cyber insurance not always up to scratch

Organisations warned to check cyber insurance for coverage of new social engineering email attacks #cybersecurity #insurance.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jun 2016
What's an ELOFANT and how can you stop them threatening your data?
Network Infrastructure

What's an ELOFANT and how can you stop them threatening your data?

If you're concerned about the security of your organization's data, you should be looking out for ELOFANTs on your network.

By Stephen Cobb • 5 min read • Tue, 7th Jun 2016
Crowdsourced phishing protection eliminates threats in under 13 minutes
Phishing

Crowdsourced phishing protection eliminates threats in under 13 minutes

IronScales reports that training staff and using crowdsourced phishing protection can eliminate threats in under 13 minutes.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 18th May 2016
Email prime target for cyber attacks, FirstWave responds with domain filter
Phishing

Email prime target for cyber attacks, FirstWave responds with domain filter

In a bold move against cyber threats, FirstWave launches an innovative Typo Domain filter to shield emails from insidious phishing attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2016
Phishing scam targeting Kiwi taxpayers
Phishing

Phishing scam targeting Kiwi taxpayers

New email phishing scam targets Kiwi taxpayers, asking for credit card details to claim a tax refund. MyTax.co.nz warns against responding.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 5th Apr 2016
NZBA warning against Catphishing scams
Phishing

NZBA warning against Catphishing scams

The New Zealand Bankers' Association warns online daters of catphishing scams, where fake romantics aim to steal your money and personal info.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2016

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