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Zimperium warns enterprises about new android spyware threat
Virtual Private Networks

Zimperium warns enterprises about new android spyware threat

Zimperium uncovers new type of Android spyware called RatMilad, capable of reading, writing and deleting files.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2022
Exposed cloud data a $28 million cyber risk for the average company
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Exposed cloud data a $28 million cyber risk for the average company

The average company with data in the cloud faces $28 million in data-breach risk, according to a new report from Varonis.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2022
Patient details could be compromised as large North Island GP network hit by a cyber attack
Breach Prevention

Patient details could be compromised as large North Island GP network hit by a cyber attack

Large North Island GP network hit by cyber attack, patient details potentially compromised. Investigation underway.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2022
Palo Alto Networks adds new innovations to PrismaSASE
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks adds new innovations to PrismaSASE

New innovations in PrismaSASE that enable customers to identify and remediate misconfigurations in SaaS apps using SSPM capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Sep 2022
Aotearoa's new Privacy Commissioner shares focus moving forward
Breach Prevention

Aotearoa's new Privacy Commissioner shares focus moving forward

New Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster aims to prioritize privacy and increase data safety in New Zealand organizations.

By Mitchell Hageman • 7 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2022
Fortinet research reveals lack of enterprise security awareness in ANZ
Firewalls

Fortinet research reveals lack of enterprise security awareness in ANZ

Just over half of ANZ enterprises feel prepared to deal with cyber threats, but many struggle to detect breaches, according to Fortinet.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Aug 2022
Consumers pay the price as data breach costs reach all-time high
Supply Chain

Consumers pay the price as data breach costs reach all-time high

Costly and higher-impact data breaches are contributing to rising costs of goods and services, reveals IBM Security's annual report.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2022
Secureworks CTU uncovers new information about DarkTortilla malware
Malware

Secureworks CTU uncovers new information about DarkTortilla malware

DarkTortilla malware has been active since 2015, delivering popular info stealers and RATs, and now emerging with Cobalt Strike and Metasploit.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2022
The importance of stopping identity sprawl for cybersecurity
EduTech

The importance of stopping identity sprawl for cybersecurity

Most cyberattacks are caused by compromised credentials, according to the 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report.

By Serkan Cetin • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Aug 2022
Research shows attacks on the gaming industry are getting worse
Malware

Research shows attacks on the gaming industry are getting worse

Web application attacks in the gaming sector have grown by 167% from Q1 2021 to Q1 2022, according to new research from Akamai.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2022
Claroty's Team82 uncovers two vulnerabilities in FileWave's MDM system
Unified Communications

Claroty's Team82 uncovers two vulnerabilities in FileWave's MDM system

Claroty's research arm (Team82) has uncovered and disclosed two critical vulnerabilities in FileWave's Mobile Device Management (MDM) system.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2022
Rapid7 report examines use of double extortion ransomware attacks
Malware

Rapid7 report examines use of double extortion ransomware attacks

New report from Rapid7 reveals insights into cyber attackers' tactics and the disclosure layer of double extortion ransomware attacks.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jun 2022
What every CISO must answer to enable a best-in-class security operations program
Data Analytics

What every CISO must answer to enable a best-in-class security operations program

It has been widely reported recently that South Australian government employees have been the victims of a cyberattack.

By Gareth Cox • 5 min read • Thu, 26th May 2022
Sift shares crucial advice for preventing serious ATO breaches
Fintech

Sift shares crucial advice for preventing serious ATO breaches

Learn how to protect your accounts from Account Takeover Fraud (ATO) with the latest ebook from Sift. Click here to find out more.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 13th May 2022
ThoughtLab reveals 10 best practices for cybersecurity in 2022
EduTech

ThoughtLab reveals 10 best practices for cybersecurity in 2022

ThoughtLab's cybersecurity benchmarking study reveals increasing breaches and inadequate preparedness in large organizations.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Fri, 13th May 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Asia's data privacy landscape is 'coming of age' – how can businesses cope?
Email Security

Asia's data privacy landscape is 'coming of age' – how can businesses cope?

Identity theft and online fraud are on the rise, but data protection laws are evolving to combat them. Here are three key steps to address data privacy.

By Anna Russell • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Sep 2022
Weak breach data disclosure laws for IP theft leaves vital Australian industries vulnerable
Hyperscale

Weak breach data disclosure laws for IP theft leaves vital Australian industries vulnerable

Lack of mandatory reporting for intellectual property (IP) theft leaves Australian industries vulnerable to cyber attacks and foreign competition.

By Matt Hanmer • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2022
Cyber criminals continue to find new methods of attack
Supply Chain

Cyber criminals continue to find new methods of attack

ForgeRock reports a 297% surge in consumer identity breaches, with supply chain and third-party suppliers as the main culprits.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2022