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43% of businesses aren't protecting their IoT infrastructure

Fri, 4th Mar 2022
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While two thirds of organisations globally use IoT solutions, two-in-five don't protect them completely, according to a recent Kaspersky report.
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Log4Shell threat remains extremely high - Barracuda

Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
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The quantity of cyber attacks targeting the Log4Shell complex of vulnerabilities in Log4j still remains extremely high, according to Barracuda Networks.
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Varonis names Intalock APAC Partner of the Year 2021

Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
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Intalock's understanding of data security coupled with Varonis' data security and analytics technology presents a formidable combination.
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What is Autonomous Response and how does it work across the enterprise?

Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
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With cyber-attacks getting faster and more furious, human teams alone cannot always be relied on to initiate a timely response.
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Five tips to combat cyberattacks amidst a land war

Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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As the world watches the Russian military attacks on Ukraine, it's difficult to think about normal business operations.
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ACSC warns businesses to defend themselves against Russian cyber attacks

Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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The Australian Cyber Security Centre has warned Australian businesses to urgently protect themselves against targeted Russian cybercriminal activity.
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Cyber criminals not fussy when choosing their next victim

Tue, 1st Mar 2022
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Small-to-medium-sized companies with an online presence are just as at risk as large, multinational corporations and Government departments.
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Cybersecurity and corporate IT predictions for 2022

Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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The cyberattacks seen in 2021 demonstrated the dire consequences of falling short of appropriate levels of cyber resilience.
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Cyber attack on insurer highlights need for better security

Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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AXA's recent data breach highlights the urgent need for tighter security controls in the insurance sector, as cyber attacks target financial companies.
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Microsoft releases new security solutions for multi-cloud

Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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public cloud
Microsoft announces new security solutions for multi-cloud environments, including extending Microsoft Defender for Cloud to Google Cloud Platform.
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How safe is an organisation's data from security breaches?

Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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Data breaches can cost businesses millions, but the real damage lies in the lasting brand and reputation harm they cause, says Infor ANZ VP Jarrod Kinchington.
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Fortify IT: How to fix Exchange server issues that just won't die

Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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The world learned about the Hafnium attacks on Microsoft Exchange servers last year. Since then, even more vulnerabilities have been discovered,.
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Not having phishing resistant MFA will come at a cost for the finance industry

Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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With the volume of money handled by the finance industry on any given day, it's no wonder that it is a prime target for cybercriminals.
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Ransomware, threats, IoT malware, cryptojacking on the rise

Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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Cyberattacks become more attractive and potentially more disastrous as dependence on information technology increases.
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NCSC warns risk of cyber attack amid Russia/Ukraine tensions

Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
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NCSC warns NZ organisations to assess cyber security amid Russia-Ukraine tensions. NCSC joins HIBP government programme.
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Two-thirds of employees feel more vulnerable to cyberthreats

Fri, 18th Feb 2022
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Nearly two-thirds of employees believe that the switch to hybrid working has made them more vulnerable to cyberattacks.
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Cybersecurity and automation: What will 2022 bring?

Thu, 17th Feb 2022
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2021 has brought security to the forefront. Our team of experts shares three cybersecurity predictions for 2022.
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How to protect expansive networks to ensure better results

Thu, 17th Feb 2022
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The increasing cost and growing prevalence of cyberattacks has many Australian and New Zealand businesses on edge.
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Cyber attacks rise 2,650% from January to December

Tue, 15th Feb 2022
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email security
Detected and blocked spam accounted for the majority of the attacks, with a 2,775% increase between January and December.
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Attempts to exploit MS Exchange most frequent intrusion vector

Tue, 15th Feb 2022
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Exploits of MS Exchange and password guessing are the most common cyber intrusion methods, says ESET's T3 2021 Threat Report.