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How healthcare can prepare for My Health Record roll-out - Proofpoint
Email Security

How healthcare can prepare for My Health Record roll-out - Proofpoint

Australia's healthcare sector is the continent's biggest cybercrime target, according to a July report from the Australian Information Commissioner.

By Tim Bentley • 5 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2019
How to combat human error in cyber risks
Endpoint Protection

How to combat human error in cyber risks

Over a third of Aussie firms suffer data breaches due to staff errors, underlining dire need for cybersecurity training.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Nov 2018

Global Stories

Cyber attacks stories

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
ManageEngine

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
Cybersecurity

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
Data centre cybersecurity actions that most people overlook
DataCentre infrastructure

Data centre cybersecurity actions that most people overlook

Schneider's Steven Carlini discusses ways to improve data centre cybersecurity that most people don't think of until it's too late.

By Steven Carlini • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jan 2019
There's a cost to not innovating and the public sector risks paying full price
Cybersecurity

There's a cost to not innovating and the public sector risks paying full price

There may be reasons for public sector agencies in particular to be somewhat reluctant with IT innovation spend.

By Andrew Powell • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Jan 2019
Bridging the gap to AI security
Artificial Intelligence

Bridging the gap to AI security

AI cyber-attacks are not constrained by resources and compromises and can go on indefinitely without the need for pause.

By Patrick Hubbard • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Jan 2019
Check Point announces general availability for CloudGuard SaaS
Software-as-a-Service

Check Point announces general availability for CloudGuard SaaS

Check Point launches CloudGuard SaaS, offering comprehensive protection against advanced threats to SaaS applications and cloud-based email services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Nov 2018
Exclusive: Why Australian enterprises are prime targets for malware attacks
Ransomware

Exclusive: Why Australian enterprises are prime targets for malware attacks

Australian businesses need to take cybersecurity more seriously as their attitudes and awareness don't match up to evolving threats.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 7 min read • Wed, 14th Nov 2018
2018's worst malware revealed in report
Malware

2018's worst malware revealed in report

Webroot's 2018 Nastiest Malware report highlights Emotet, Trickbot, and GhostMiner as the latest threats, urging improved cybersecurity measures.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
The key pillars of strong cybersecurity strategies
DevOps

The key pillars of strong cybersecurity strategies

A cybersecurity strategy is imperative for a mature security presence in order to improve the chances of surviving current and future cyberattacks.

By Francis Kaitano • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Nov 2018