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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Attivo Networks?
Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Attivo Networks?

TechDay's new 10 Minute IT Jams series kicks off with an interview with Jim Cook, ANZ regional director of US-based cybersecurity firm Attivo Networks.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2020
DNS recursive resolvers vulnerability can launch DDoS attacks against any victim
Distributed Denial of Service

DNS recursive resolvers vulnerability can launch DDoS attacks against any victim

A newly discovered vulnerability in DNS resolvers, dubbed NXNSAttack, enables cybercriminals to launch highly amplified DDoS attacks, warns Radware.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2020
Survey: poor backup planning can cripple online retail
Disaster Recovery

Survey: poor backup planning can cripple online retail

New survey finds one in four retailers have permanently lost critical business data, damaging sales and revenue.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2020
Rise in cyberattacks targeting the cloud as use of collaboration tools increase
Unified Communications

Rise in cyberattacks targeting the cloud as use of collaboration tools increase

Cyberattacks targeting the cloud are increasing as the use of cloud services and collaboration tools rises during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to McAfee.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th May 2020
Cybercriminals exploiting virus fears to gain access to corporate IT systems
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cybercriminals exploiting virus fears to gain access to corporate IT systems

COVID-19 may have changed the way many people work, but this doesn't have to mean companies must accept lower levels of security.

By Budd Ilic • 5 min read • Mon, 25th May 2020
Report: Tech industry most attacked sector
Cybersecurity

Report: Tech industry most attacked sector

Tech firms face a growing onslaught as cyber criminals exploit COVID-19 disruptions; NTT reports a 70% surge in attacks, with IoT weaponisation on the rise.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2020
Sophos and Arcserve bolster alliance with two new solutions
Firewalls

Sophos and Arcserve bolster alliance with two new solutions

The new solutions combine anti-ransomware and other threat-protection tech with immutable backup and disaster recovery capabilities.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Wed, 20th May 2020
How DDoS protection is like a car's airbags
Cybersecurity

How DDoS protection is like a car's airbags

DDoS attacks may occur infrequently, but the damages are severe. Why organisations still need dedicated DDoS protection. #cybersecurity #DDoS.

By Eyal Arazi • 4 min read • Mon, 18th May 2020
Shadow of ransomware looms over healthcare sector
Malware

Shadow of ransomware looms over healthcare sector

Healthcare systems undergoing rapid digital transformation to cope with COVID-19 face increasing cyberattack risks, warns GlobalData.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2020
Cybersecurity heavy hitters join alliance to protect healthcare systems
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity heavy hitters join alliance to protect healthcare systems

Cyber Alliance to Defend our Healthcare, formed by C5 Capital, announces new members to battle ten-fold rise in cyberattacks on healthcare during COVID-19.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020
Consumer tolerance of cyber attacks wanes as users wise-up about security
Malware

Consumer tolerance of cyber attacks wanes as users wise-up about security

Consumer patience for cyber-attacks is dwindling; 70% believe companies fail in data protection, prompting many to switch to more secure competitors.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020
Cyber criminals continue to capitalise on COVID-19
Phishing

Cyber criminals continue to capitalise on COVID-19

Retarus has released an anti-phishing guide to help businesses combat the increased cyberattacks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2020
MailGuard intercepts sinister cybercrime emails notifying users of COVID-19 “relief payment”
Email Security

MailGuard intercepts sinister cybercrime emails notifying users of COVID-19 “relief payment”

MailGuard has intercepted malicious emails claiming to offer COVID-19 relief payments, exploiting financial uncertainties caused by the pandemic.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
Australian employees are weakening organisations' security posture - report
Hybrid & Remote Work

Australian employees are weakening organisations' security posture - report

A Kaspersky report reveals almost half of all 2019 security incidents in Australian firms stem from 'inappropriate IT use' by employees.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2020
What will stop COVID-19 cyber attacks? Technology and education
EduTech

What will stop COVID-19 cyber attacks? Technology and education

As COVID-19 cyber attacks rise, Wavelink underscores the imperative of advanced technology and robust education to mitigate risks and safeguard businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2020
Do not wait: Look at your IoT devices now
Semiconductors

Do not wait: Look at your IoT devices now

As millions of people become confined to their homes, the security of Internet of Things devices has never been so important.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2020
Data is more valuable to cyber attackers than cash - report
Malware

Data is more valuable to cyber attackers than cash - report

A Positive Technologies report reveals data theft now surpasses cash as the main goal for cyber attackers, reflecting a 20-point annual rise.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2020
Acronis: Lack of backup process within organisations causing data losses
Data Protection

Acronis: Lack of backup process within organisations causing data losses

Traditional strategies and solutions to data protection are no longer able to keep up with the modern IT needs of individuals and organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2020
Houseparty denies security breach as users accuse app of hacking accounts
Cybersecurity

Houseparty denies security breach as users accuse app of hacking accounts

The popular face-to-face video hosting service has been accused of hacking users' other accounts, a claim Houseparty disputes.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2020