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Fortinet introduces self-learning AI in latest offering
Malware

Fortinet introduces self-learning AI in latest offering

Fortinet is introducing self-learning AI capabilities in its new network detection and response offering, FortiNDR.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022
The ups and downs and runarounds of catching cybercriminals in NZ
Cybersecurity

The ups and downs and runarounds of catching cybercriminals in NZ

We're becoming more and more aware of cybercrimes but how many criminals actually get caught? The New Zealand police explain why the answer is complicated.

By Jessie Chiang • 7 min read • Fri, 27th May 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
Check Point and CCTV expert join forces to boost protection
Surveillance

Check Point and CCTV expert join forces to boost protection

The partnership will involve Check Point Quantum IoT Protect Nano Agent being embedded in Provision-ISR's CCTV cameras for on-device runtime protection.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th May 2022
Employees on the frontline of cyber defense - report
Malware

Employees on the frontline of cyber defense - report

In the first quarter of 2022, employees found themselves more than ever at the frontline of cyber defense, according to a new report from Kroll.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 25th May 2022
Infosec unveils role-guided cybersecurity training roadmaps
EduTech

Infosec unveils role-guided cybersecurity training roadmaps

Infosec Skills Roles maps hands-on training and certifications to the 12 most in-demand cybersecurity roles to maximise training efficiency.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 25th May 2022
Devastating cyber attacks expected to hit energy sector
EduTech

Devastating cyber attacks expected to hit energy sector

Energy executives anticipate life, property, and environment-compromising cyber attacks on the sector within the next two years.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 24th May 2022
Trojan cyber attacks hitting SMBs harder than ever - Kaspersky
Cybersecurity

Trojan cyber attacks hitting SMBs harder than ever - Kaspersky

In 2022 the number of Trojan-PSW detections increased by almost a quarter compared to the same period in 2021 to reach 4,003,323.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2022
Alarming surge in Conti Ransomware Group activity - report
Malware

Alarming surge in Conti Ransomware Group activity - report

A new report has identified a 7.6 per cent increase in the number of vulnerabilities tied to ransomware in Q1 2022.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 20th May 2022
Rubrik Security Cloud marks 'next frontier' in cybersecurity
Software-as-a-Service

Rubrik Security Cloud marks 'next frontier' in cybersecurity

Rubrik has launched Rubrik Security Cloud to protect customers' data, offering data resilience, observability, and recovery capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th May 2022
Infoblox's State of Security Report spotlights Australian remote work hazards
Cloud Access Security Broker

Infoblox's State of Security Report spotlights Australian remote work hazards

Attackers exploit weak WiFi, remote endpoints, and the cloud, costing 50% of organisations over $1.3 million in breach damages.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 18th May 2022
BlackBerry offers Kaspersky replacement cybersecurity for the channel
Partner Programmes

BlackBerry offers Kaspersky replacement cybersecurity for the channel

BlackBerry advises that users of Kaspersky software in Australia and New Zealand undertake a rigorous risk analysis of their current security posture.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th May 2022
NCSC advisory highlights poor security configurations
Cybersecurity

NCSC advisory highlights poor security configurations

The GCSB's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released a cyber security advisory identifying commonly exploited controls and practices.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 18th May 2022
A third of companies paying ransom don't recover data - report
Malware

A third of companies paying ransom don't recover data - report

76% of cyberattack victims paid ransom to recover data, but 1/3 still couldn't retrieve it, according to Veeam's latest research.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Wed, 18th May 2022
AI-based email security platform Abnormal Security valued at $4B
Artificial Intelligence

AI-based email security platform Abnormal Security valued at $4B

Abnormal Security, an AI-based email security platform, has closed a $210m funding round, valuing the company at $4bn.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th May 2022
The 'A-B-C' of effective application security
Firewalls

The 'A-B-C' of effective application security

Software applications have been a key tool for businesses for decades, but the way they are designed and operated has changed during the past few years.

By Mark Lukie • 4 min read • Tue, 17th May 2022
Google reveals new safety and security measures for users
Phishing

Google reveals new safety and security measures for users

Google's new measures include automatic two step verification, virtual cards and making it easier to remove contact information on Google Search results.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Fri, 13th May 2022

Stories from Other Regions

CERT NZ releases first Cyber Security Insights for 2022
Malware

CERT NZ releases first Cyber Security Insights for 2022

CERT NZ has released Quarter One: Cyber Security Insights 2022, which offers an overview of reports about cybersecurity incidents affecting New Zealanders.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 25th May 2022