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Three unsafe technologies that could 'hack our bodies'

Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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Implantable technologies are still quite primitive and hacking into them is unlikely to have major consequences, aside from medical devices.
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Younger generations less likely to change their passwords

Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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Generation Z and Millennials in Australia and Canada less likely to change passwords, says study. Americans want companies to pay ransom.
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Australia is 5th most hacked worldwide, says cybersecurity expert

Wed, 13th Sep 2023
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According to the expert, cybercriminals are prospecting for valuable information, exploiting vulnerabilities and forging new techniques.
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Qakbot cyber hacking operation revealed by Check Point and FBI

Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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FBI dismantles Qakbot cyber hacking operation, impacting 700k computers worldwide. The malware is highly adaptive and financially-driven.
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Why fuzzing is an insufficient method for testing your APIs

Fri, 28th Jul 2023
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One of the common techniques used in software testing to identify potential vulnerabilities or bugs in a programme is fuzzing.
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Major surge in memory-based attacks as hackers evade traditional cloud security defences

Thu, 6th Jul 2023
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Protecting workloads with tools that understand how to interpret attacks on cloud runtime environments is crucial.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from BlueVoyant

Tue, 4th Jul 2023
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BlueVoyant's Vice President of APJ, Sumit Bansal, joins TechDay's IT Jams to discuss the company's products, innovations, and focus on the APAC market.
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Cyber Sentience exposes hackers selling school IT System access

Wed, 31st May 2023
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A cyber security firm says hackers are selling access to IT systems at hundreds of New Zealand schools and tertiary institutes.
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Over 340 million accounts compromised in data breaches

Mon, 29th May 2023
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Over 340 million people have been impacted by business data breaches in the first four months of 2023, with Twitter's breach being the largest.
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KnowBe4’s new tool to help against QR code phishing attacks

Fri, 26th May 2023
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KnowBe4 offers a complementary QR Code Phishing Security Test tool that identifies end users who fall victim to QR code phishing attacks.
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Check Point highlights new ChatGPT4.0 account theft concerns

Mon, 17th Apr 2023
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Check Point Research has identified a growing trend on the dark web and hacking underground involving the theft and sale of stolen ChatGPT Premium accounts.
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Intellectual property, automobile hacking, and economic challenges amongst 2023 cybersecurity challenges

Thu, 5th Jan 2023
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Driven by nation-state threats, market competition and internal threats, many companies will face an increased risk of losing valuable intellectual property.
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Encryption: What it is, how it can help, and what to watch out for

Wed, 1st Jun 2022
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VPN Encryption: How it Protects Your Data and Keeps the Internet Secure. Learn about encryption and its role in internet security. #CyberSecurity.
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Resurgence of OpsBedil: Is hacktivism now on TikTok?

Wed, 20th Apr 2022
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A new threat advisory from Radware details a resurgence of OpsBedil operations, which first made an appearance in 2021.
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Five cyber threat trends and what they mean to your business

Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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Global cybercrime is on the rise, posing risks to businesses. Accenture has released a report on key cyber threat trends.
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Cybercriminals hack 93% of company networks - report

Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
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Positive Technologies' new report shows that external attackers can breach 93% of networks and insiders have full control in all cases.
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Check Point reveals the top 10 malware affecting New Zealanders in November

Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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Formbook, Emotet, and Trickbot take the top three spots in November's list from the Check Point Software threat intelligence arm.
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Vale 2021, hello 2022: on the brink of full-out cyberwar

Mon, 6th Dec 2021
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2022 could be the year of a full-out cyberwar, with governments gearing up to strike back against cybercriminals.
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New Norton study reveals severity of cyber attacks on gamers

Tue, 16th Nov 2021
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A new special report by security software company Norton has found that two out of five gamers in New Zealand have experienced a cyber attack.
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Hackers leak 5 million email addresses daily - reports

Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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Hackers leak around 5.5 million email addresses daily, with passwords attached, according to research by cybersecurity firm Surfshark.