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Ransomware targeting Aussie SMEs - What can you do about it?

Ransomware activity is on the rise in Australia, with small businesses losing $1.6m in the past six months. SMEs are the most targeted organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2016

Firewalls

Is any network 100% safe? Tips for hardening cyber defences

With the evolving tech landscape, it is almost impossible to guarantee network security - here are some tips for hardening cyber defences.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Jul 2016

Global Stories

Cyber attacks stories

Unified Communications

Two companies collaborate to boost independent cyber security firm

Intel Corporation and TPG have joined forces to establish a new independent cyber security company called McAfee.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2016

Microsoft

Check Point defines new era of security in cloud IT

Check Point pioneers a new cloud IT security era with its advanced threat prevention and unified management across all cloud platforms.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Sep 2016

Phishing

Operation Ghoul targets industrial sector with spear phishing malware

Operation Ghoul is targeting the industrial & engineering sectors worldwide, hitting more than 130 organisations in 30 countries, says Kaspersky Labs.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2016

Cybersecurity

Nearly half of AU organisations not equipped for malicious insiders

Mimecast Limited recently released new data that reveals the majority of organisations believe they are their own worst enemy.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2016

Cybersecurity

Afraid someone is misusing your webcam? Here's some tips for protection

If you want to know which programs are using your webcam, or if you believe it is running despite the indicator light being off, here is a guide.

By Ondrej Kubovič • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016

Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks raises the bar for endpoint security

Palo Alto Networks adds machine learning to its security software, enhancing its malware and exploit prevention capabilities.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016

Malware

KnowBe4 makes security training solution available in 26 languages

The interactive, on-demand and computer-based training covers high-risk topics and how you can identify red flags in your system.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2016

Cybersecurity

Cyberattacks skyrocket: Arbor releases global DDoS attack data for 1H 2016

Arbor Networks recently released global DDoS attack data for the first six months of 2016 that paints a pretty grim picture.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016

Carbon Black

The big security opportunity waiting to be grabbed

Carbon Black's acquisition of nextgen antivirus company Confer opens up big opportunities for the local channel says local boss Kane Lightowler.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jul 2016

Malware

FireEye's latest security feature detects and protects from ransomware

FireEye have recently detected a cerber ransomware campaign with Exploit Guard, a new feature of FireEye Endpoint Security (HX).

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2016

Supply Chain

Researchers report cyber security risks in 3D printing

Provided the printer is connected to the Internet, hackers can make their way in and introduce internal defects as the component is being printed.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2016

Malware

Enfal threat still causing havoc to businesses after seven years of mayhem

Verint Systems highlights the continued threat of the Enfal malware, which has been lurking since 2004 but has been most active over the last 7 years.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2016