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Kiwi Stories

Cyber Threat stories

GCSB urges key businesses to expect cyber attacks, protect supply chains
Hyperscale

GCSB urges key businesses to expect cyber attacks, protect supply chains

GCSB warns New Zealand businesses of cyber threats, teams up with Microsoft and Amazon Web Services on security templates.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Mar 2022
Check Point Research identifies top malware threats to NZ
Malware

Check Point Research identifies top malware threats to NZ

In February, the top malware impacting New Zealand cyber incidents was Sohanad (3.96%), followed by SnakeKeylogger and Formbook.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2022

Global Stories

Cyber Threat stories

Retail and wholesale at significant risk of phishing attacks
Phishing

Retail and wholesale at significant risk of phishing attacks

Retail and wholesale environments face a 400% increase in phishing attacks, with SMS phishing on the rise, says new research by Zscaler.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2022
Threat detection has improved, but adversaries have adapted
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Threat detection has improved, but adversaries have adapted

While significant progress has been made in threat detection and response, adversaries adapt to achieve their mission in targeted environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2022
Sophos achieves perfect scores in SE Labs protection tests
Malware

Sophos achieves perfect scores in SE Labs protection tests

Sophos' endpoint products have been ranked top in protection and false-positive tests for enterprise, small businesses, and consumers.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2022
Kaspersky held leading position in 2021 TOP3 metric
Malware

Kaspersky held leading position in 2021 TOP3 metric

In 2021, Kaspersky's security portfolio held a leading position in the TOP3 metric, while taking first place in 76% of tests.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Apr 2022
Cloud threat actors hone in on vulnerabilities, report finds
Data Analytics

Cloud threat actors hone in on vulnerabilities, report finds

As world governments issue warnings over the increasing cyber crime threat, the report's findings highlight common threats businesses should protect against.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022
Ransomware payments hit multi-million dollar highs
Malware

Ransomware payments hit multi-million dollar highs

The average ransom demand in cases rose 144% in 2021 to US$2.2 million, while the average payment climbed 78% to US$541,010.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2022
Malicious cryptocurrency scheme targets Android and iOS users
Malware

Malicious cryptocurrency scheme targets Android and iOS users

Researchers have discovered a sophisticated malicious cryptocurrency scheme that targets mobile devices running Android or iOS.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Mar 2022
Macquarie opens Sydney facility to support Govt and economy
Hyperscale

Macquarie opens Sydney facility to support Govt and economy

Macquarie Data Centres and Macquarie Government hosted Australia's Prime Minister to open the company's Intellicentre 3 East hyperscale data centre.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Mar 2022
IriusRisk launches OTM Standard to transform threat modelling
DevOps

IriusRisk launches OTM Standard to transform threat modelling

The OTM Standard, released as part of version 4.1 of the IriusRisk product, is an agnostic way of describing a threat model in a simple format.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022
ExtraHop brings greater security to cloud environments
DevOps

ExtraHop brings greater security to cloud environments

ExtraHop has extended the power of Reveal(x) 360 to provide frictionless threat visibility for Amazon Web Services (AWS).

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022
CyberRes strengthens IT security by combining deep analytics with threat research network
Data Analytics

CyberRes strengthens IT security by combining deep analytics with threat research network

The latest releases of CyberRes Galaxy and ArcSight deliver more actionable insights for both free and subscription options.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2022
CrowdStrike launches new identity threat protection solution
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

CrowdStrike launches new identity threat protection solution

CrowdStrike has launched Falcon Identity Threat Protection Complete, a fully-managed identity threat protection solution. #cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2022
The rising importance of cloud ID and access management in an increasingly online world
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

The rising importance of cloud ID and access management in an increasingly online world

Australian businesses face a growing array of sophisticated cyberthreats aimed at breaching networks, stealing data, and causing disruption.

By Ashley Diffey • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Threat stories

Avast reveals top 10 malware types troubling Aussie users
Malware

Avast reveals top 10 malware types troubling Aussie users

Avast has revealed the top 10 malware types putting Australian users at risk of having their personal data and money stolen and losing control of their devices.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
Top 10 malware impacting Australians - Check Point
Malware

Top 10 malware impacting Australians - Check Point

Emotet, Formbook and Trickbot have remained the top three malwares affecting Australians in the month of February, according to new research.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2022