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New cyber-criminal group discovered targeting government servers, fuel, energy and aviation companies
DataCentre infrastructure

New cyber-criminal group discovered targeting government servers, fuel, energy and aviation companies

Researchers have identified a new, previously unknown group that has systematically attacked Russia's fuel and energy complex and its aviation industry.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2021
Manufacturing sector hit hard by ransomware, but many refuse to pay out
Malware

Manufacturing sector hit hard by ransomware, but many refuse to pay out

Manufacturing and production companies are less likely to pay ransoms after being hit by ransomware, says Sophos' new report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Sep 2021
Substantial surge in hybrid and multi-cloud migration despite security concerns
Distributed Denial of Service

Substantial surge in hybrid and multi-cloud migration despite security concerns

Despite cybersecurity concerns, Equinix finds a significant year-on-year leap in companies planning to move business-critical applications to the cloud.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Sep 2021
DDoS attacks surging - report
Distributed Denial of Service

DDoS attacks surging - report

Voxility halts multiple 1Tbps+ DDoS attacks on customers' digital infrastructure, with unusually high volumes of traffic originating from China.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Sep 2021
Cloud migration top priority for businesses, despite growing security concerns
Distributed Denial of Service

Cloud migration top priority for businesses, despite growing security concerns

Cloud migration plans surge despite security concerns, with 7 in 10 IT leaders prioritizing cloud migration, says Equinix study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Sep 2021
Finance sector vulnerable to rising cyberattacks
Cybersecurity

Finance sector vulnerable to rising cyberattacks

Finance sector in the UK hit by an average of 60 cyberattacks per year, with firms ill-prepared to combat them, according to a report by Keeper Security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Sep 2021
Lack of understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning contributing to cybersecurity attacks
AI Security

Lack of understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning contributing to cybersecurity attacks

Over half of IT decision makers are unsure of what artificial intelligence and machine learning actually mean, according to a report by Webroot.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Sep 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Mimecast exec on the threat of ransomware
Malware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Mimecast exec on the threat of ransomware

In this interview, Garrett discusses the question of whether or not to pay ransoms, and explains why it's the biggest cybersecurity threat of our time.

By Nick Forrester • 1 min read • Tue, 28th Sep 2021
Women and BAME individuals bear the brunt of cyber attacks - Malwarebytes research
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Women and BAME individuals bear the brunt of cyber attacks - Malwarebytes research

Malwarebytes and non-profit partners have released a report revealing certain demographic groups are disproportionally impacted by cybercrime. .

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Sep 2021
Growing apprehension among SMBs in Asia Pacific as one in two suffer cyber attacks
Multi-cloud

Growing apprehension among SMBs in Asia Pacific as one in two suffer cyber attacks

A new Cisco study shows small and medium-sized businesses in Asia Pacific are exposed, under attack, and more worried about cybersecurity threats than before.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Sep 2021
Supply chain and ransomware threats drove increase in cyber intelligence sharing
Malware

Supply chain and ransomware threats drove increase in cyber intelligence sharing

There has been a increase in sophisticated cross-border cyber criminal campaigns against the financial sector and its supply chain.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Sep 2021
Increased volume of cyberattacks not translating to safer password practices
Passwords

Increased volume of cyberattacks not translating to safer password practices

Two-thirds of people still re-use passwords across accounts, putting their sensitive information at risk, a report reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Sep 2021
Global cybersecurity crisis accelerates with 5.4 million DDos attacks
Distributed Denial of Service

Global cybersecurity crisis accelerates with 5.4 million DDos attacks

Cyberattacks continue to have a dramatic impact on private and public organisations and governments worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
Patch management, robust password policies vital in reducing risk of cyberattacks
Kaspersky

Patch management, robust password policies vital in reducing risk of cyberattacks

More than half of cyberattacks start with password brute force and vulnerability exploitation, according to new research by Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Sep 2021
Financial services organisations spend over $2.62 million on ransomware recovery
Malware

Financial services organisations spend over $2.62 million on ransomware recovery

Mid-sized financial services organisations in Asia Pacific and Japan spent more than US$2.62 million on average recovering from ransomware attacks.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2021
Rise in cyberattacks, ransomware during COVID-19 boosts IT security skills
Malware

Rise in cyberattacks, ransomware during COVID-19 boosts IT security skills

Increased security challenges during the pandemic offered IT teams a unique opportunity to build their cybersecurity expertise.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Sep 2021
Commvault launches new ransomware services to better protect customers
Malware

Commvault launches new ransomware services to better protect customers

Commvault has launched new ransomware services to help businesses prepare for, protect against, and respond to cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Sep 2021
91% of industrial companies open to cyber attacks
Cybersecurity

91% of industrial companies open to cyber attacks

Over 90% of industrial companies are vulnerable to cyber attacks, with attackers gaining access to critical systems.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Sep 2021

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