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Exclusive: Why NZ is particularly vulnerable to cryptomining

Cryptomining is the newest cybersecurity threat dominating the headlines, but awareness of the attack method is still lacking among organisations.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Jul 2018

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Malware

Ransomware attacks on the rise again - Malwarebytes

The report found that ransomware is seeing a 325% increase from previous year, and is the fourth-most detected threat against businesses in APAC.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2019

Malware

Malwarebytes reveals APAC countries most targeted by malware

The report identifies increases in backdoors, cryptocurrency miners, and the use of exploits against their endpoints.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jan 2019

Data Loss Prevention

500 million impacted by Marriott database breach

A root cause of the breach is currently unknown, but Marriott indicated that the intruders encrypted the information before exfiltrating the data.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Dec 2018

Endpoint Detection and Response

Security professionals are considering black hat activity - report

49% of global mid-market professionals were most likely to suggest that it's easy to get into cybercrime without getting caught.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Aug 2018

Malware

Criminals aim for attack 'quality, not quantity' as malware volumes drop

The crime lull may be a continuation of Q1's drop, but cryptominers, ransomware, and exploits have opted for 'quality, not quantity'.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Jul 2018

Gaming

Those Fortnite for Android links are maliciously fake

Malicious YouTube links offering fake Fortnite downloads for Android are preying on eager fans, spreading malware instead of the awaited game.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Jun 2018

Data Protection

Apple reportedly taking steps to crack down on iPhone unlockers

Apple tightens security, altering iPhone settings to thwart unauthorised unlockers and limit data access, sidelining devices like the US$30,000 GrayKey.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2018

Malware

Today is World Password Day: Here's what the experts think

Microsoft hails the death of passwords. What are other security experts saying? Comments from Malwarebytes, CyberArk, Vault Systems, ESET & SailPoint.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2018

Cloud Services

Compromised websites spreading Chtonic banking trojan

Affected websites that use outdated versions of WordPress, Joomla and Squarespace content management systems may be compromised.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Apr 2018

Malwarebytes

Android ransomware on the rise in APAC - Malwarebytes

Machine learning anomaly detections also rose by 480%, according to a Malwarebytes report on cybercrime tactics and techniques.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018

Encryption

iPhone unlockers set a dangerous precedent for abuse, says security expert

Apple's attempts to prevent iPhone unlocking have been circumvented by a third-party provider, potentially giving law enforcement access to sensitive data.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018