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2017's threat landscape report shows ransomware epidemic
Malware

2017's threat landscape report shows ransomware epidemic

Cyberthreats have changed significantly in 2017 - Bitdefender's annual report shows one in six spam emails now contain some form of ransomware.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2017
Round 2: New line-up of cybersecurity maestros comment on Uber breach
Firewalls

Round 2: New line-up of cybersecurity maestros comment on Uber breach

We covered an expert commentary story of the Uber breach - this is round 2 with Check Point, Barracuda, Digital Shadows, Mimecast, and Webroot.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2017
Expert says Cash Converters cybersecurity breach 'yet ANOTHER wakeup call'
Breach Prevention

Expert says Cash Converters cybersecurity breach 'yet ANOTHER wakeup call'

Cash Converters breached, hackers have access to UK customer account details, usernames, passwords, addresses and partial credit card numbers.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2017
Check Point & LG plug security vulnerabilities in smart appliances
Breach Prevention

Check Point & LG plug security vulnerabilities in smart appliances

Check Point researchers recently worked with LG to plug vulnerabilities in a number of home appliances, including robot vacuum cleaners & dishwashers.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2017
Kaspersky CEO rubbishes 'false' allegations of hacking from US media
Breach Prevention

Kaspersky CEO rubbishes 'false' allegations of hacking from US media

It was only weeks ago when the US Government had been hacked again and blamed Kaspersky Labs - the cybersecurity company's CEO says they're false.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2017
Industry experts weigh in on getting ready for GDPR
Data Protection

Industry experts weigh in on getting ready for GDPR

A recent worrying survey found that only 3 in every 10 UK businesses have started preparing for the GDPR - seven experts have provided their insights.

By Ashton Young • 6 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017
Krack vulnerability puts Wi-Fi networks and devices at risk
Breach Prevention

Krack vulnerability puts Wi-Fi networks and devices at risk

A new Wi-Fi vulnerability named Krack could expose global networks and devices to eavesdropping, sparking concerns from cybersecurity experts and ISPs.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017
Not again… Expert discusses potential SECOND Equifax breach
Firewalls

Not again… Expert discusses potential SECOND Equifax breach

It was only weeks ago that one of the single largest data breaches in history was announced - now Equifax may have been hacked again.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
Hacking of national security projects highlights importance of patching
Breach Prevention

Hacking of national security projects highlights importance of patching

The recent release of the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) 2017 report revealed a small breach – with massive implications.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
Cybersecurity still not top priority despite 85% businesses being breached
Firewalls

Cybersecurity still not top priority despite 85% businesses being breached

​Recent research reveals that cybersecurity is still taking a backseat despite the vast majority of businesses experiencing a breach in recent times.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Russian hackers steal from US government again – expert says US at fault
Breach Prevention

Russian hackers steal from US government again – expert says US at fault

Piers Wilson says that in some ways, it is genuinely shocking that the NSA has allowed a contractor to expose vital US cyber-defence data like this.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2017
Yahoo's colossal security breach - experts give their opinions
Breach Prevention

Yahoo's colossal security breach - experts give their opinions

Yahoo's latest news of a breach of 3m accounts is certainly nothing to cheer about, but experts from the industry give their insights on the matter.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2017
2017 Equifax breach: Impact and lessons learned
Breach Prevention

2017 Equifax breach: Impact and lessons learned

Digital Shadows VP, Rick Holland discusses the recent breach, its impact to Equifax and what other organisations can learn from it.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
Hackers steal data through 'easy back door' in massive Deloitte breach
Firewalls

Hackers steal data through 'easy back door' in massive Deloitte breach

​In just the last few weeks we've had three major breaches go public, and experts say this one could have been easily prevented.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2017
First half of 2017 sees 164% increase in stolen or compromised records
Breach Prevention

First half of 2017 sees 164% increase in stolen or compromised records

There were 918 data breaches that led to a staggering 1.9 billion records being compromised around the world in the first half of 2017 alone.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017
Equifax data breach: The end of cybersecurity as we know it
Breach Prevention

Equifax data breach: The end of cybersecurity as we know it

One of the single largest data breaches in history was disclosed last week by the credit reporting giant, Equifax - here are three implications.

By John A. Wheeler • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Sep 2017
Beyond AV Tour hits Auckland & Wellington
Breach Prevention

Beyond AV Tour hits Auckland & Wellington

Most cyber breaches are caused by non-malware attacks. Those attacks can't be prevented by technologies like machine-learning AV and traditional AV.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017
Four key steps to improving your cyber defence capabilities
Data Protection

Four key steps to improving your cyber defence capabilities

IT professionals suffering from breach fatigue must rethink cyber security strategies and focus on cyber defence.

By Jim Cook • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017