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Trickbot takes over from Dridex as most prevalent malware
Malware

Trickbot takes over from Dridex as most prevalent malware

Established Dridex trojan has dropped off altogether after being one of the most popular malwares in recent months amidst a global surge in ransomware.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Jun 2021
ExtraHop acquired by Bain Capital and Crosspoint Capital for US$900M
Multi-cloud

ExtraHop acquired by Bain Capital and Crosspoint Capital for US$900M

ExtraHop, a leading player in network detection and response, is set to be acquired by Bain Capital and Crosspoint Capital in a $900m deal.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jun 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - ManageEngine manager on how to make life easier for MSPs
Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - ManageEngine manager on how to make life easier for MSPs

This is our second IT Jam with ManageEngine, and also our second with the company's senior manager for sales and business development, Vinayak Sreedhar.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd Jun 2021
CrowdStrike announces new integrations as enterprises struggle to secure operations
Multi-cloud

CrowdStrike announces new integrations as enterprises struggle to secure operations

CrowdStrike has partnered with Rapid7, Google Cloud, ExtraHop, and Siemplify to strengthen its IT security solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th May 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - emt Distribution on why the 'essential eight' is crucial for cybersecurity success
Artificial Intelligence

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - emt Distribution on why the 'essential eight' is crucial for cybersecurity success

emt Distribution is a channel company with over 25 years of experience in IT product distribution, with a focus on cyber threat mitigation solutions.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Thu, 27th May 2021
Universities turn to privileged access management as they adopt Essential Eight cybersecurity strategies
EduTech

Universities turn to privileged access management as they adopt Essential Eight cybersecurity strategies

Education sector faces surge in cyber attacks as ThycoticCentrify works with Australian universities to improve cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 25th May 2021
McAfee's new expansion combines AI learning techniques with human analysis
Endpoint Protection

McAfee's new expansion combines AI learning techniques with human analysis

McAfee has released a substantial expansion to its XDR platform aimed at proactively stopping targeted attacks.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 19th May 2021
Surge of SMS scams impersonating meal kit delivery companies
Phishing

Surge of SMS scams impersonating meal kit delivery companies

Tessian warns of growing trend of SMS scams targeting meal kit delivery companies, as COVID-19 lockdowns increase their usage.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Wed, 19th May 2021
Hacking attacks up 300% - report
Supply Chain

Hacking attacks up 300% - report

Hackers are taking advantage of global destabilisation by targeting essential industries and common vulnerabilities from the shift to remote working.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 13th May 2021
Security at risk as PC users continue to use end-of-life Windows 7
Cybersecurity

Security at risk as PC users continue to use end-of-life Windows 7

Almost a quarter of PC users are still using the outdated Windows 7 operating system, leaving them vulnerable to cyberattacks, according to Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 11th May 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Dealing with cyber criminals: Some NZ businesses 'feel they have no choice but to pay'
Malware

Dealing with cyber criminals: Some NZ businesses 'feel they have no choice but to pay'

Amid surging ransomware attacks, numerous New Zealand businesses are increasingly paying cyber criminals, says cybersecurity expert Campbell McKenzie.

By Anusha Bradley, RNZ • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Jun 2021
Cyber security breach reports rise 25%
Data Protection

Cyber security breach reports rise 25%

The number of cyber security incidents reported in this country has risen 25 percent since the same time last year. .

By RNZ • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Jun 2021
Volunteer Service Abroad hit by ransomware attack but no data taken
Malware

Volunteer Service Abroad hit by ransomware attack but no data taken

Volunteer Service Abroad has been the victim of a ransomware attack, however experts say no information was taken. .

By RNZ • 2 min read • Thu, 27th May 2021
Waikato DHB cyber attack: 'Sense of violation' over data hack claim
Cybersecurity

Waikato DHB cyber attack: 'Sense of violation' over data hack claim

Sensitive patient and staff information from the Waikato District Health Board has been obtained by hackers, raising concerns about privacy and security.

By Jane Patterson, RNZ • 4 min read • Wed, 26th May 2021
2020 stocktake found health IT systems vulnerable to 'significant' cyber attacks
Cybersecurity

2020 stocktake found health IT systems vulnerable to 'significant' cyber attacks

Government and health boards in New Zealand were warned about the vulnerability of the country's health IT systems to significant cyber threats last year.

By Phil Pennington, RNZ • 3 min read • Wed, 26th May 2021
Waikato DHB cyber attack: Medical files may have been taken
Cybersecurity

Waikato DHB cyber attack: Medical files may have been taken

Waikato hospitals are still offline after a cyber attack, sparking concerns that medical data may have been accessed by hackers.

By Andrew McRae, RNZ • 4 min read • Tue, 25th May 2021
InternetNZ discloses vulnerability that can be used to carry out cyberattacks
Cybersecurity

InternetNZ discloses vulnerability that can be used to carry out cyberattacks

New DNS vulnerability discovered by InternetNZ could result in global Denial-of-Service attacks on authoritative servers, including .nz.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 7th May 2021
Data breaches enabling blackmail, extortion and intellectual property theft
Physical Security

Data breaches enabling blackmail, extortion and intellectual property theft

Cybersecurity expert warns Kiwis of the increasing use of personal information for offline exploitation by hackers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd May 2021