Verto stories
Liverton's SHIFT For Outlook now on Microsoft AppSource
Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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encryption
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email security
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data privacy
Liverton Security has launched its SHIFT For Outlook on Microsoft AppSource, enabling secure file transfers via Outlook without size limitations.
Experts warn of security risks as DeepSeek limits new sign-ups
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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supply chain
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data privacy
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ai
Cybersecurity experts are sounding alarms over security vulnerabilities in DeepSeek's AI platform as the startup restricts new sign-ups amid malicious attacks.
Liverton Security launches cyber consulting division in NZ
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
Liverton Security has launched a new cyber security consulting division in Wellington, led by Murray Wills, enhancing its service offerings for clients.
Elastic report: Azure outpaces AWS in 2024 cyber threats analysis
Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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hyperscale
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
In a significant shift, Microsoft Azure has eclipsed AWS as the leading environment for cyber threats, accounting for 64% of anomalous signals, according to Elastic's new report.
Report reveals lag in disclosure of ransomware attacks in 2023
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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edutech
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ransomware
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supply chain
A new Silobreaker report reveals that over 50% of ransomware victims delay disclosure until public exposure, with some never acknowledging attacks at all.
Here comes crypto: The three stages of disruption
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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crypto
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blockchain
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digital entertainment
Cryptocurrencies are reshaping finance much like Netflix transformed home entertainment, with traditional institutions facing a critical decision: adapt or risk obsolescence.
Ransomware activity spikes 20%, hospitals now in crosshairs
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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ransomware
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healthtech
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cybercrime
Ransomware victims surge nearly 20% YoY in Q1 2024, with active ransomware groups increasing by 55% despite law enforcement efforts.
Slump in Australia & New Zealand's tech markets, IDC reports
Wed, 13th Dec 2023
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notebook
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analyst report
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smartphones
Australia and New Zealand tech markets, including PCs and smartphones, see significant slump, according to new reports from IDC.
Malspam attacks up, new sectors targeted – report
Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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malware
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cybersecurity
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spam
VIPRE Security Group reveals that phishing emails with malicious links increased by 30% in Q2 2023, with IT firms becoming the most targeted sector.
Ransomware attacks decreased 38% in January - report
Mon, 6th Mar 2023
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Though a significant drop from the previous month, the total is the highest volume of attacks recorded in January over the last three years.
Red Hat shares OpenShift security and compliance updates
Wed, 8th Feb 2023
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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open source
Red Hat has introduced new security and compliance capabilities for Red Hat OpenShift, the a top enterprise Kubernetes platform.
Differences in generations propelling huge changes in spending
Thu, 29th Dec 2022
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e-commerce
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shopping
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spending
IDC has revealed some dramatic shifts occurring in how different generations earn income, spend their money, and leverage technology to do both.
Global 5G subscriptions to top one billion by the end of 2022
Tue, 28th Jun 2022
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iot
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ericsson
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partners
Global 5G subscriptions are predicted to pass the one billion milestone by the end of 2022, according to a new report.
What does all the online advertising jargon actually mean?
Sun, 1st May 2022
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martech
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techday
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adtech
Online advertising is full of complicated jargon that sometimes need a bit of an explanation. Here's our guide to help those in need.
Semiconductor market experiences significant growth, breaks $150bn mark
Mon, 13th Dec 2021
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semiconductors
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samsung
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market
Semiconductor revenue rose 7.6% in Q3 2021 from Q2 2021, and climbed above $150 billion in revenue during a single quarter.
Ransomware has increased tenfold in one year, FortiGuard Labs finds
Wed, 8th Sep 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Ransomware attacks have surged by over 1000% in a year, an alarming trend reported by FortiGuard Labs, with critical infrastructure increasingly targeted.
Tenfold increase in ransomware - reports
Fri, 27th Aug 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Ransomware attacks have seen a tenfold increase, impacting individuals, organizations, and critical infrastructure, says new research.
M2M Group completes senior director hire for ANZ
Fri, 14th May 2021
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iot
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iiot
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m2m
Australian IoT firm M2M Group, owned by Sierra Wireless, hires Kat Dempsey to lead the newly merged M2M One business across Australia and New Zealand.
Microsoft, Facebook and PayPal most impersonated brands during phishing attacks
Thu, 11th Feb 2021
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phishing
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martech
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commerce systems
Microsoft has maintained its position as the brand most often found in phishing emails, followed by Facebook and PayPal.
Edge to take out cloud as driver of AI chipset market
Mon, 10th Aug 2020
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semiconductors
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endpoint protection
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edge computing
ABI Research says the edge AI chipset market will reach US$12.2 billion in revenue, outpacing the cloud AI chipset market in 2025.