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Kiwi Stories

Data breach stories

Man fears being target of identity theft after personal details stolen in cyber attack
Ransomware

Man fears being target of identity theft after personal details stolen in cyber attack

An Auckland man fears identity theft after personal details were stolen from Bloom Hearing Specialists, who kept his data for over six years.

By Phil Pennington • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2024
Why monitoring high tech systems and data is critical for New Zealand healthcare providers
Ransomware

Why monitoring high tech systems and data is critical for New Zealand healthcare providers

World Patient Safety Day is a timely reminder of the threat hackers and cyber-criminals pose to the country's most vulnerable.

By Mark Baker • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024

Global Stories

Data breach stories

RansomHub becomes dominant ransomware group in Q3 2024
Ransomware

RansomHub becomes dominant ransomware group in Q3 2024

Ransomware activity rose by 2.3% in Q3 2024, with 'RansomHub' overtaking 'LockBit' as the most active group, according to ReliaQuest's latest report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024
WatchGuard reveals Q2 2024 cyber threat trends report
Firewalls

WatchGuard reveals Q2 2024 cyber threat trends report

WatchGuard Technologies' latest Internet Security Report reveals that seven of the top ten malware threats in Q2 2024 were new.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Gap in cyber preparedness between Australia, UK, & US
Ransomware

Gap in cyber preparedness between Australia, UK, & US

A new report reveals that only 50% of Australian executives feel their businesses can handle cyber threats, compared to 84% in the UK and US.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Survey reveals CISO job anxiety amid security concerns
Firewalls

Survey reveals CISO job anxiety amid security concerns

A survey shows 99% of CISOs at large enterprises fear job loss after breaches, as they confront evolving cyber threats and inadequate security measures.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Deep observability - what is it, and why do we need it?
Security Operations Centres

Deep observability - what is it, and why do we need it?

As threats intensify within hybrid cloud environments, deep observability emerges as crucial for security, offering clarity amid escalating complexities.

By Jonathan Hatchuel • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
IGEL unveils new service to recover from cyber attacks swiftly
Software-as-a-Service

IGEL unveils new service to recover from cyber attacks swiftly

IGEL has launched IGEL for Business Continuity, a subscription service aimed at helping organisations swiftly recover from cyber attacks on Windows endpoints.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
KnowBe4 warns of North Korean fake employee hiring scam
Malware

KnowBe4 warns of North Korean fake employee hiring scam

KnowBe4 warns of North Korean fake employee scam; firm thwarted a sophisticated cyber-attack just 25 minutes after a fraudulent hire accessed company systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Trustwave highlights critical cyber threats to financial services
Ransomware

Trustwave highlights critical cyber threats to financial services

Trustwave's latest reports unveil growing cryptocurrency and ransomware threats in financial services, highlight the urgency of combating phishing-as-a-service and insider threats.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
BigID & Cohesity expand partnership for enhanced data security
Disaster Recovery

BigID & Cohesity expand partnership for enhanced data security

BigID and Cohesity expand their partnership to bolster data security and risk management in backup processes, enhancing visibility and control over sensitive data.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
A third of companies hit by data breach amid rising concerns
Software-as-a-Service

A third of companies hit by data breach amid rising concerns

A report by AppOmni reveals that one third of companies suffered a data breach this year, amid rising generative AI concerns and declining SaaS confidence.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Enzoic boosts Active Directory security with new features
Customer Experience

Enzoic boosts Active Directory security with new features

Enzoic's updated Active Directory tool bolsters password security and eases IT workloads with continuous monitoring, detailed insights, and enhanced permissions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Data breach stories

Intelliworx warns SMBs of evolving cyber threat landscape
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Intelliworx warns SMBs of evolving cyber threat landscape

Intelliworx warns SMBs of rising cyber threats, including evil twin attacks and cryptojacking, stressing the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
How MDR will transform cybersecurity in the mid-market
Ransomware

How MDR will transform cybersecurity in the mid-market

Mid-sized businesses under cyber-attack pressure look to Managed Detection and Response (MDR) to bridge security and staffing gaps, navigating an evolving threat landscape.

By Innes Muir • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2024
Indosat launches IMSecure to bolster customer data protection
Malware

Indosat launches IMSecure to bolster customer data protection

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has launched IMSecure, reinforcing their commitment to data protection, aiming to fortify customer trust against digital threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
NHS ransomware attack exposes vulnerabilities, experts warn of rising threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

NHS ransomware attack exposes vulnerabilities, experts warn of rising threats

NHS ransomware attack reveals critical cybersecurity flaws; software provider fined GBP £6m for data breach affecting 80,000 people.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2024