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Are you sticking to your cybersecurity resolutions this year?
AI Security

Are you sticking to your cybersecurity resolutions this year?

CrowdStrike's Brett Raphael discusses the rather dire situation with Australian cybersecurity and provides some tips moving forward.

By Brett Raphael • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Feb 2019

Global Stories

Another cryptocurrency exchange breached, but at least investors are safe
Crypto

Another cryptocurrency exchange breached, but at least investors are safe

Binance has been hacked, losing 7000 Bitcoin (USD $41 million) from its BTC hot wallet. Customer funds remain safe, covered by its Secure Asset Fund.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2019
Cybersecurity will only work if we put people first
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity will only work if we put people first

Aussie data breaches reveal employee error; Tech not a fix-all for cyber threats, human-centric training urged.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2019
CyberX IIoT security app now available on Cortex security platform
Firewalls

CyberX IIoT security app now available on Cortex security platform

Building on Cortex allows Palo Alto Networks Cortex partners to build cloud-based apps that deliver cybersecurity capabilities to joint customers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2019
Belkin WeMo Insight smart plugs vulnerable to attack
Internet of Things

Belkin WeMo Insight smart plugs vulnerable to attack

Belkin's WeMo Insight smart plugs are at risk as McAfee reveals a nearly year-old vulnerability still unpatched, potentially allowing serious cyberattacks.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2019
Report reveals APAC hit hardest by malware attacks - Sonicwall
Cybersecurity

Report reveals APAC hit hardest by malware attacks - Sonicwall

Sonicwall has released its latest Cyber Threat Report, sharing insights into the tactical advances by the security industry and cybercriminals.

By Kai Ping Lew • 1 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2019
96% of Singaporean businesses breached in the past year
Malware

96% of Singaporean businesses breached in the past year

96% of Singaporean CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs have been breached in the last year, with ransomware being the most prolific method of attack.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2019
89% of Australian businesses breached last year – Carbon Black
Malware

89% of Australian businesses breached last year – Carbon Black

A new study by Carbon Black reveals 89% of Australian businesses faced security breaches last year, with an average of 4.28 breaches each.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
Attacks targeting Cisco Webex extension explode in popularity - WatchGuard
Firewalls

Attacks targeting Cisco Webex extension explode in popularity - WatchGuard

WatchGuard's Internet Security Report for Q4 2018 also finds growing use of a new sextortion phishing malware customised to individual victims.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2019
Geopolitics, economy motivating cyber activity in APAC-AN/Z
Risk & Compliance

Geopolitics, economy motivating cyber activity in APAC-AN/Z

Flashpoint's Aaron Shraberg says economic tensions between the US, China, and North Korea are influencing risk management decisions in APAC.

By Aaron Shraberg • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2019
Norwegian aluminium manufacturer hit hard by LockerGoga ransomware attack
Malware

Norwegian aluminium manufacturer hit hard by LockerGoga ransomware attack

Norsk Hydro has suspended all online operations after being crippled by the LockerGoga ransomware, impacting multiple business areas.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2019
The cyber kill chain: Moving laterally in Active Directory
User and Entity Behavior Analytics

The cyber kill chain: Moving laterally in Active Directory

Despite robust defences, companies are vulnerable to lateral moves in Active Directory by cybercriminals who exploit social engineering and malware.

By Ram Vaidyanathan • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2019
State of the channel: ANZ MSPs still grappling with ransomware
Malware

State of the channel: ANZ MSPs still grappling with ransomware

Issues range from SaaS infections  to SMBs that don't report ransomware attacks to the appropriate authorities, and much more.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2019
Beware of the 'man in the cloud'
Cloud Access Security Broker

Beware of the 'man in the cloud'

Bitglass AU's David Shephard discusses the 'man in the cloud' attacks that are becoming increasingly popular - and effective.

By David Shephard • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2019
Legacy applications a 'healthcare cybersecurity nightmare'
Cybersecurity

Legacy applications a 'healthcare cybersecurity nightmare'

A new whitepaper launched today that sought to bring light to just how dire the cybersecurity situation with hospitals really is.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Feb 2019
Cybercrime tools and services becoming increasingly democratised
Distributed Denial of Service

Cybercrime tools and services becoming increasingly democratised

Findings from Check Point's new report reveal a concerning trend as cybercrime grows increasingly well-managed and accessible.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2019
Retail industry delaying digital transformation out of security concerns – Microsoft
Data Protection

Retail industry delaying digital transformation out of security concerns – Microsoft

While significant losses can result from cyberattacks, the benefits of digital transformation far outweigh the risks, according to Microsoft New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jan 2019
Should AI technology determine the necessity for cyber attack responses?
Artificial Intelligence

Should AI technology determine the necessity for cyber attack responses?

Fujitsu has developed an AI that supposedly automatically determines whether action needs to be taken in response to a cyber attack.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jan 2019