Cyber attacks stories - Page 94

Flexible working arrangements have raised security concerns, prompting organisations to consider biometric technology as a solution.

District health boards in New Zealand refuse to release reviews of their cyber security systems, following a ransomware attack on the Waikato DHB.

IT specialists are warning the full extent of the harm done in the latest big ransomware attack is yet to emerge. .

New Zealand organisations using Kaseya VSA software warned of Russian-based ransomware attack, CertNZ urges shutdown.

SolarWinds cyber attack costs organisations 11% of annual revenue, according to new research by IronNet Cybersecurity.

Waikato District Health Board will face liability if harm is caused by patient data leaked in ransomware attack, says Privacy Commissioner.

Video game industry targeted by cyberattacks in pandemic, suffering over 240 million web application attacks in 2020 - Akamai report.

Illumio secures $225m in Series F funding, with Thoma Bravo leading the round, to reach a valuation of $2.75bn.

There is a disconnect between business decision makers and security teams, despite new risks from remote working and the growth in ransomware.

Attacks using artificial intelligence are predicted within a year, say security professionals, according to a new report.

Most security leaders in the Asia Pacific region do not report directly to CEOs, according to a report by LogRhythm.

Aqua Security has found a rise in cyberattacks targeting container infrastructure and supply chains, with 50% of vulnerable targets attacked within one hour.

New study by Kaspersky reveals that IT departments aren't enforcing updates, leaving work devices vulnerable to cyberattacks.

Wave of DDoS extortion campaigns by Fancy Lazarus identified, targeting businesses with ransom demands of 2 Bitcoins.

Jonathan Andresen, back for his third IT Jam, speaks about how cybersecurity fits into discussions and processes about digital transformation.

Digital revolution sparks investment transformation, but raises concerns over security, says survey by Financial Services Council.

Cybercrime is rising in New Zealand, but victims often struggle to get justice. Anusha Bradley investigates how to better protect cybercrime victims.

Ransomware attacks are gaining momentum globally across industries, and businesses are being warned against a black market dedicated solely to data leaks.

Amid surging ransomware attacks, numerous New Zealand businesses are increasingly paying cyber criminals, says cybersecurity expert Campbell McKenzie.

Established Dridex trojan has dropped off altogether after being one of the most popular malwares in recent months amidst a global surge in ransomware.