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Block Earner offers first Bitcoin-backed home loan in Australia

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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Block Earner launches Australia’s first Bitcoin-backed home loan, letting investors use Bitcoin as security for deposit finance without selling their crypto.
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Sophos reports spike in ransomware groups using remote encryption

Fri, 5th Jan 2024
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Sophos reveals in a new report that the most active ransomware groups are intentionally deploying remote encryption attacks on networks, with attacks increasing 62% annually since 2022.
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A brief history of cyber-threats — from 2000 to 2020

Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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Sophos presents a 20-year retrospective of cyber-threats, from the Worm Era to the Monetisation Era and the current Ransomware Era.
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Cryptolocker malware and ransomware threats on the rise

Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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Cryptolocker malware and ransomware is increasing at a rapid rate, with these threats rising 167% over the previous quarter.
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Businesses paid $301 million to ransomware hackers last year

Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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Datto has revealed the results of its latest study of ransomware around the world that are concerning to say the very least.
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The economics of cybersecurity for the undecided

Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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It is precisely because of this concept of the cost of doing nothing that we’re able to determine the value of a cybersecurity solution.
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Geek saves customer '$150,000 in 15 min'; wins security award

Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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Adelaide IT services firm Geek has won the Golden Datto Pioneer award after helping save an Adelaide accounting firm hit by CryptoLocker.
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Expert insight from the author of the ESET TeslaCrypt decryptor

Tue, 31st May 2016
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ESET recently interviewed the malware researcher who ultimately created the universal ESET TeslaCrypt decryption tool.
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How safe are your emails? An expert breakdown

Thu, 12th May 2016
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Since the concept of email was first floated in the 60s, it has exploded onto the scene, becoming an absolutely crucial part of everyday business.
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CryptoWall nets US$325 million; Is your business secure?

Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
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A single cybercrime group may have collected US$325 million from CryptoWall 3 ransomware - but there are ways to help your business keep secure.
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Businesses urged to up backup game as cryptolocker re-emerges

Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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Australian businesses are being urged to take data back-up seriously as the Cryptolocker ransomware virus re-emerges, hitting local businesses.
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Don’t let cybercriminals hold your business hostage

Mon, 31st Aug 2015
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Ransomware attacks are set to continue as cybercriminals find profitable business model, says Webroot Threat Research.
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Users want proactive not reactive security solutions

Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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Throughout 2014 there were an increasing number of high profile cyber security threats and breaches, and response is the difference between success and failure.
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Kiwis warned to watch out for mobile ransomware

Thu, 31st Jul 2014
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Mobile ransomware is on the rise, warns security company Fortinet, with threats increasing for both iOS and Android devices.
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Business vs. Malware - How to fight back...

Fri, 11th Jul 2014
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Businesses face a dire threat as Cryptolocker and Gameover Zeus malware surge, yet with vigilance and robust security, they can fight back.