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Kiwi Stories

US identity theft ring investigation to use Wynyard software

Wynyard Group's advanced crime analytics software will be used to help 92 US law enforcement agencies tackle a nationwide identity theft ring that'.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Jan 2015

Government

Political parties push for Coleman exit as Dotcom debacle drags on

NZ Immigration right to distance itself from claims ministers were unaware of FBI involvement in #KimDotcom case. (110 characters).

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2014

Government

Should Coleman come clean over FBI Dotcom briefing?

Former Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman called upon to reveal when he was informed of FBI investigation into Kim Dotcom.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2014

Global Stories

Firewalls

Rising ransomware attacks exploit remote access software, warns WatchGuard report

Endpoint ransomware attacks see an 89% rise, whilst cybercriminals increase exploitation of remote access software, according to WatchGuard.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2023

Malware

Check Point reveals Global Threat Index with Formbook as top malware

Cybersecurity leader Check Point unveils Global Threat Index, identifying Formbook as September's dominant malware.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023

Ransomware

Qakbot cyber hacking operation revealed by Check Point and FBI

FBI dismantles Qakbot cyber hacking operation, impacting 700k computers worldwide. The malware is highly adaptive and financially-driven.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2023

Data Protection

ExtraHop hires Mark Bowling as CISRO

ExtraHop appoints Mark Bowling as its first Chief Information Security and Risk Officer (CISRO) to boost overall security and risk management.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Apr 2023

Malware

Notorious ransomware group REvil taken down in government fight back

Multi-government effort takes down notorious ransomware group REvil, hijacking servers in cybercriminal takedown.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Oct 2021

Malware

Europol, FBI, Bitdefender team up on ransomware decryptor

The decryptor neutralises the latest versions of GandCrab – the most prolific families of file-encrypting malware to date.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2019

Distributed Denial of Service

Largest DDoS-for-hire websites responsible for 11% of attacks worldwide – Nexusguard

FBI crackdown on 'booters' reduces global DDoS attacks by 11%, but booter websites may make a comeback, says Nexusguard.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2019

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Advice: FBI urges people to reboot their routers following Russia attack

After the FBI issued a plea for people around the world to reset their routers, Vectra's EMEA director has some advice for businesses moving forward.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2018

Encryption

Decrypted: Phantom Secure takedown a 'significant blow' against Australia's organised crime networks

Australian, US and Canadian law enforcement agencies collaborate to bust Canadian security firm providing encrypted communications to organised crime market.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018

Malware

Microsoft, ESET & law enforcement disrupt Gamarue botnet

Microsoft, ESET, the FBI, Interpol, Europol and other security stakeholders have collectively dismantled a major botnet operation known as Gamarue.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2017

Apple

Stop bullying Apple around and start doing some intelligence homework

The FBI should stop bullying Apple and the technology industry and spend their time and energy instead on figuring out other ways of investigating.

By Avivah Litan • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2016

Data Protection

Is Apple creating an unhackable smartphone?

Various sources attest to the fact that Apple is working on creating a phone that is unhackable by government bodies or even Apple itself.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2016

Data Analytics

FBI asks Apple to break into iPhones. Apple says no

Apple has solidified its stance on digital privacy, with CEO Tim Cook publishing an open letter to customers about why it won't comply with FBI's requ.

By Catherine Knowles • 8 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2016