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Global DDoS attacks: What they are, how they work, and how to defend against them
Distributed Denial of Service

Global DDoS attacks: What they are, how they work, and how to defend against them

Organisations globally face mounting DDoS attacks, with attackers demanding ransoms in Bitcoin and threatening disruptions up to 2Tbps if demands aren't met.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
Misinformation on the rise, organisations consider how best to respond
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Misinformation on the rise, organisations consider how best to respond

Increase in misinformation and fake domains leads organisations to perceive the threat level as 'very significant', says new report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020
The 4 barriers to overcome to successfully migrate to cloud
Digital Transformation

The 4 barriers to overcome to successfully migrate to cloud

Cloud adoption in APAC can be a challenge for lagging companies, but Accenture reveals four concepts to overcome barriers.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020
Kaspersky advances cybersecurity research with new program for universities
Cybersecurity

Kaspersky advances cybersecurity research with new program for universities

The dedicated program reportedly helps institutions become better equipped at understanding the latest and most prevalent industrial cybersecurity threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2020
New data reveals correlation between cyber attacks and work from home initiatives
Breach Prevention

New data reveals correlation between cyber attacks and work from home initiatives

20% of organisations have experienced a cybersecurity breach as a result of remote work, according to a report by Malwarebytes.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2020
More than 60% of security 'blue teams' struggle to stop the 'red'
Cybersecurity

More than 60% of security 'blue teams' struggle to stop the 'red'

62% of cyber defenders struggle to stop attackers in red team/blue team exercises, according to research by Exabeam.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2020
Kiwis not concerned about cyber attacks while remote working during COVID-19 - report
Hybrid & Remote Work

Kiwis not concerned about cyber attacks while remote working during COVID-19 - report

New Zealanders are not concerned about cyber attacks while working from home during the COVID-19 crisis, despite being well aware of the risks.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2020
DDoS attacks spike thanks to COVID-19 lockdowns, Kaspersky finds
Distributed Denial of Service

DDoS attacks spike thanks to COVID-19 lockdowns, Kaspersky finds

DDoS attacks have tripled YoY in Q2 2020, according to a report by Kaspersky. Experts attribute the rise to the impact of COVID-19.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2020
DDoS attacks bigger & more prevalent in Q2 2020 - Cloudflare report
Cybersecurity

DDoS attacks bigger & more prevalent in Q2 2020 - Cloudflare report

Cloudflare recorded the 'biggest ever' attacks – 88% of all large (100 Gbps) attacks this year were launched after the lockdown period in March.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2020
Improving network security by 'deflecting' cybercriminals
Malware

Improving network security by 'deflecting' cybercriminals

New IT defence tactic spots hidden cyber threats within networks, using strategic deflection to foil attackers.

By Vlado Vajdic • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Attivo Networks on threat detection using deception
Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Attivo Networks on threat detection using deception

Attivo Networks is a US-based technology vendor in the cybersecurity space. The company focuses on threat detection and deception.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2020
Three key driving techniques that apply to the network
Digital Transformation

Three key driving techniques that apply to the network

Network packets can be deceptive, just like a bus full of hairdressers or a pickup truck driven by grandma. Don't assume, inspect. #networksecurity.

By Paul Hooper • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2020
Businesses unprepared for bot attacks, despite awareness
Cybersecurity

Businesses unprepared for bot attacks, despite awareness

Many businesses are aware of the threat of bot attacks, but believe they have the problem under control and are not adequately prepared for the level of risk.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2020
Trulioo brings document verification with face ID to SMBs
Small Business

Trulioo brings document verification with face ID to SMBs

New document verification and facial recognition features to help small-medium sized businesses protect against fraud and financial crime.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2020
Cyber attacks keeping business leaders up at night, new research finds
KnowBe4

Cyber attacks keeping business leaders up at night, new research finds

New data from KnowBe4 reveals growing anxiety among business leaders over cyber attacks, with concerns up 443% in Australia and 206% in Germany.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2020
Top 10 riskiest IoT devices for enterprises, according to Forescout
IoT Security

Top 10 riskiest IoT devices for enterprises, according to Forescout

Forescout's The Enterprise of Things Security Report reveals the 10 riskiest IoT devices of 2020, which pose a threat to enterprise networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2020
Data analytics has changed. Is the financial sector ready?
Storage

Data analytics has changed. Is the financial sector ready?

The ANZ financial sector has data challenges a-plenty. Here's one more, and the combination of technologies that will see you through.

By Adrian Johnson • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
Cyber attacks use LinkedIn to target companies and employees
LinkedIn

Cyber attacks use LinkedIn to target companies and employees

Researchers at ESET have exposed a sophisticated cyber campaign using LinkedIn messages to target companies and employees for financial gain and espionage.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2020