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ExtraHop acquired by Bain Capital and Crosspoint Capital for US$900M

Thu, 10th Jun 2021
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ExtraHop, a leading player in network detection and response, is set to be acquired by Bain Capital and Crosspoint Capital in a $900m deal.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - ManageEngine manager on how to make life easier for MSPs

Thu, 3rd Jun 2021
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This is our second IT Jam with ManageEngine, and also our second with the company's senior manager for sales and business development, Vinayak Sreedhar.
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Cyber security breach reports rise 25%

Thu, 3rd Jun 2021
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The number of cyber security incidents reported in this country has risen 25 percent since the same time last year. .
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CrowdStrike announces new integrations as enterprises struggle to secure operations

Fri, 28th May 2021
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CrowdStrike has partnered with Rapid7, Google Cloud, ExtraHop, and Siemplify to strengthen its IT security solutions.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - emt Distribution on why the 'essential eight' is crucial for cybersecurity success

Thu, 27th May 2021
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emt Distribution is a channel company with over 25 years of experience in IT product distribution, with a focus on cyber threat mitigation solutions.
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Volunteer Service Abroad hit by ransomware attack but no data taken

Thu, 27th May 2021
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Volunteer Service Abroad has been the victim of a ransomware attack, however experts say no information was taken. .
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Waikato DHB cyber attack: 'Sense of violation' over data hack claim

Wed, 26th May 2021
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Sensitive patient and staff information from the Waikato District Health Board has been obtained by hackers, raising concerns about privacy and security.
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2020 stocktake found health IT systems vulnerable to 'significant' cyber attacks

Wed, 26th May 2021
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Government and health boards in New Zealand were warned about the vulnerability of the country's health IT systems to significant cyber threats last year.
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Waikato DHB cyber attack: Medical files may have been taken

Tue, 25th May 2021
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Waikato hospitals are still offline after a cyber attack, sparking concerns that medical data may have been accessed by hackers.
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Universities turn to privileged access management as they adopt Essential Eight cybersecurity strategies

Tue, 25th May 2021
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Education sector faces surge in cyber attacks as ThycoticCentrify works with Australian universities to improve cybersecurity.
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McAfee's new expansion combines AI learning techniques with human analysis

Wed, 19th May 2021
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McAfee has released a substantial expansion to its XDR platform aimed at proactively stopping targeted attacks.
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Surge of SMS scams impersonating meal kit delivery companies

Wed, 19th May 2021
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Tessian warns of growing trend of SMS scams targeting meal kit delivery companies, as COVID-19 lockdowns increase their usage.
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Hacking attacks up 300% - report

Thu, 13th May 2021
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Hackers are taking advantage of global destabilisation by targeting essential industries and common vulnerabilities from the shift to remote working.
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Security at risk as PC users continue to use end-of-life Windows 7

Tue, 11th May 2021
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Almost a quarter of PC users are still using the outdated Windows 7 operating system, leaving them vulnerable to cyberattacks, according to Kaspersky.
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InternetNZ discloses vulnerability that can be used to carry out cyberattacks

Fri, 7th May 2021
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New DNS vulnerability discovered by InternetNZ could result in global Denial-of-Service attacks on authoritative servers, including .nz.
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Data breaches enabling blackmail, extortion and intellectual property theft

Mon, 3rd May 2021
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Cybersecurity expert warns Kiwis of the increasing use of personal information for offline exploitation by hackers.
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Ransomware recovery costs more than doubled in past year

Thu, 29th Apr 2021
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The average cost of recovery from a ransomware attack for businesses in Asia Pacific has more than doubled in the last year, says Sophos.
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Palo Alto Networks establishes cybersecurity consulting group Unit 42

Fri, 23rd Apr 2021
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The group will help enterprises respond to emerging threats as they navigate an increase in costly, crippling cyberattacks.
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Sharp increase in cyber attacks in last quarter of 2020 - report

Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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Attacks on trade enterprises have significantly risen, with a 56% increase in the trade industry, according to Positive Technologies.
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Why a more secure organisation is a collective responsibility

Mon, 12th Apr 2021
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Massive shift to remote working during the pandemic has accelerated the adoption of hybrid cloud, while increasing the risk of cyberattacks.