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Cyber Smart Week 2024: Kiwis urged to secure their digital footprint

Cert NZ's Cyber Smart Week has returned, aiming to strengthen New Zealand's cyber resilience amid rising online threats, urging Kiwis and SMEs to adopt stronger security.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024

Global Stories

Cyber Threat stories

Malware

ReliaQuest report reveals new cloud phishing tactics

ReliaQuest's latest report uncovers cyber attackers' exploitation of cloud environments, revealing alarming phishing tactics and vulnerabilities in APIs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024

Firewalls

Fortinet report: 70% of staff lack cybersecurity awareness

A Fortinet report reveals 70% of organisations believe employees lack cybersecurity awareness, highlighting growing concerns over AI-driven threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024

Firewalls

Logpoint appoints Frank Koelmel as Chief Revenue Officer

Logpoint has named Frank Koelmel as its new Chief Revenue Officer, further solidifying its foothold in the European cybersecurity market.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024

Malware

Fortinet report exposes gap in employee cyber awareness

A Fortinet report reveals that nearly 70% of organisations find their staff lack basic security awareness, amid rising AI-driven cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024

Malware

Proofpoint uncovers 'Voldemort' malware linked to TA415

Researchers at Proofpoint have unveiled a sophisticated malware campaign named 'Voldemort', linked to the TA415 threat group, targeting over 70 organisations worldwide.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

CrowdStrike partners with Omnissa for enhanced security

CrowdStrike partners with Omnissa to enhance real-time threat detection and remediation for digital workspaces, addressing hybrid work complexities.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Global advisory issued on Iranian cyber threat tactics

A joint advisory from international agencies warns of Iranian cyber actors targeting critical infrastructure sectors using brute force tactics for credential compromise.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024

Firewalls

US energy sector faces critical cybersecurity challenges

A new report highlights serious cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the U.S. energy sector, with nearly half of breaches stemming from third-party risks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024

Digital Transformation

How to implement exposure management in complex cyber-physical systems

As digital transformation heightens cyber-physical connectivity, organisations must adopt effective exposure management strategies to safeguard critical systems.

By Leon Poggioli • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cybersecurity experts urge enhanced defence strategies

As Cyber Awareness Month highlights ongoing risks, experts urge businesses to adopt stronger cybersecurity measures and improve employee training to combat evolving threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024

Endpoint Protection

VIPRE earns 'Strategic Leader' status in 2024 AV report

VIPRE has been named a 'Strategic Leader' by AV-Comparatives for its endpoint solutions, scoring full marks against various cyberattack scenarios.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024

Cloud Security

Orca Security expands into ANZ with Wavelink partnership

Orca Security is expanding into Australia and New Zealand, partnering with Wavelink and relocating co-founder Avi Shua to bolster cloud security solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024

Ransomware

RansomHub becomes dominant ransomware group in Q3 2024

Ransomware activity rose by 2.3% in Q3 2024, with 'RansomHub' overtaking 'LockBit' as the most active group, according to ReliaQuest's latest report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024

EduTech

Zscaler report reveals rise in global ransomware attacks

Zscaler's 2024 Ransomware Report reveals an 18% global rise in incidents, with a record $75 million ransom linked to the Dark Angels group.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Threat stories

Data Protection

Acronis reports 57% revenue boost in Australia in 2024

Acronis has reported a 57% surge in year-on-year revenue in Australia, driven by increasing demand for its AI-powered cybersecurity solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Turning uncertainty into a power: How threat hunters can benefit from productive paranoia

As economic and cyber threats rise, European IT professionals embrace 'productive paranoia' to enhance security through human intelligence and AI.

By Matt Ellison • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024

Cloud Security

StickmanCyber restructures, hires new talent amid growth

StickmanCyber has announced a major restructuring with five new senior appointments, aiming to enhance cybersecurity services amid a surge in demand in Australia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024