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Report: Cyber Europe event forged strong EU cooperation in face of simulated cyber attacks
Education, Learning & Training

Report: Cyber Europe event forged strong EU cooperation in face of simulated cyber attacks

The digital age could boost Europe's economy by EUR 415bn/year, but how does a cyber attack affect the global economy? #CyberSecurity.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
The malware that brought down Ukraine – is it really that sophisticated?
Malware

The malware that brought down Ukraine – is it really that sophisticated?

Tenable director says the significance of this malware as a stand-alone event is in fact quite small - but vendors have some catching up to do.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Kaseya launches new two-factor security platform for MSPs
Multi-factor authentication

Kaseya launches new two-factor security platform for MSPs

Kaseya has launched a new custom-built security platform for MSPs, built in part due to increasing cyber attacks from APT10.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
Rackspace presents five ways to reduce your ransomware risk
Malware

Rackspace presents five ways to reduce your ransomware risk

Rackspace reveals key strategies to combat ransomware, emphasizing robust backups and vigilant patch management.

By Gene Tang • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
Three key security hotspots to consider for your 2018 budget
Malware

Three key security hotspots to consider for your 2018 budget

When budgeting for the 2018 financial year, businesses should look to strengthen cybersecurity defenses in policies, infrastructure & training.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Jun 2017
Meeting the challenges of big data in the modern data centre
Data Analytics

Meeting the challenges of big data in the modern data centre

We're in the midst of a communications revolution where enterprise data centre networks must keep pace with ever increasing capacity demands.

By Clive Hogg • 6 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2017
Security - It really is all or nothing if you want to know the enemy
Supply Chain

Security - It really is all or nothing if you want to know the enemy

Cybersecurity spending is set to reach $90bn in 2017 as businesses shift focus to detection and response capabilities.

By Naresh Desai • 6 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2017
Does your healthcare organisation need a security health check?
Malware

Does your healthcare organisation need a security health check?

In the rush to move healthcare records to the cloud, there's often an assumption that security comes automatically.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017
Cost of cybercrime for businesses to surpass $8 trillion over next five years
Malware

Cost of cybercrime for businesses to surpass $8 trillion over next five years

New insights from Juniper Research have predicted a rather dire future for modern businesses in the constant war against cybercrime.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017
Hackers are able to target your e-cigarette... Is nothing sacred?
Cybersecurity

Hackers are able to target your e-cigarette... Is nothing sacred?

Vaping can be risky in unexpected ways as a security researcher demonstrates how a modified vaporizer can pass code to a computer.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017
Pirates of the Caribbean film held ransom by, well.. pirates
Malware

Pirates of the Caribbean film held ransom by, well.. pirates

The hackers have demanded an enormous undisclosed amount of money be paid in Bitcoin. Disney apparently refuses to pay, and is working with the FBI.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Tue, 16th May 2017
Exclusive viewpoint: Self-propagating ransomware hits U.K & 90+ other countries
Malware

Exclusive viewpoint: Self-propagating ransomware hits U.K & 90+ other countries

The infections spread quickly, reportedly hitting as many as 100 countries, with Russian systems affected more than others. What was going on?.

By Alan Zeichick • 5 min read • Tue, 16th May 2017
Cyber attacks on govt double; IoT becomes threat and source of attack
Malware

Cyber attacks on govt double; IoT becomes threat and source of attack

Cyberattacks on govt doubled last year, tying the sector with finance as the most targeted market, while IoT is becoming both a source - and a target.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017
LogRhythm launches partner program alongside security's biggest brands
Security Information and Event Management

LogRhythm launches partner program alongside security's biggest brands

LogRhythm has launched a Technology Alliance Partner Program and signed up the likes of Carbon Black, Cisco and Palo Alto Networks.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber attacks stories

Virtual cyber defender keeps cybercriminals at bay
Data Protection

Virtual cyber defender keeps cybercriminals at bay

Smaller firms could struggle to cope as rising cybercrime puts personal data, reputations and finances at increasing risk in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Kiwis - too relaxed about cybercrime? Palo Alto tech ramps up NZ cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

Kiwis - too relaxed about cybercrime? Palo Alto tech ramps up NZ cybersecurity

Palo Alto's tech boosts New Zealand's cyber defences as Kiwi businesses confront alarming cybercrime complacency.

By Simone de Cunha • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
Ingram Micro provides huge opportunity for resellers to upgrade clients
Network Infrastructure

Ingram Micro provides huge opportunity for resellers to upgrade clients

Ingram Micro has revealed a golden opportunity for New Zealand resellers, centred around Intel's new 7th Generation Kaby Lake processors.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017
Fortune 500 companies in Japan, China & South Korea most vulnerable to attacks
Unified Communications

Fortune 500 companies in Japan, China & South Korea most vulnerable to attacks

Fortune 500 firms in Japan, China, and South Korea are highly susceptible to cyber attacks, according to KomodoSec's Peta.AI Cybersecurity Exposure Site.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017