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Optus notifies customers of cyberattack and potential data compromise
Breach Prevention

Optus notifies customers of cyberattack and potential data compromise

The company says that it immediately shut down the attack and is working with the Australian Cyber Security Centre to mitigate any further risks to customers.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2022

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Delinea - 80% of US companies have had to use cyber insurance
Ransomware

Delinea - 80% of US companies have had to use cyber insurance

Delinea says this should come as a warning to APAC organisations, who should examine the U.S. experience to avoid similar issues.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Nov 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Exabeam
Data Analytics

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Exabeam

Exabeam's Chief Security Strategist, Steve Moore, discusses cyber trends in the latest 10 Minute IT Jam from TechDay. #cybersecurity #technews.

By Mitchell Hageman • 1 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2022
Insurance for extra baggage has never been more vital
Supply Chain

Insurance for extra baggage has never been more vital

Digital baggage is every type of data - block, file and object – that is critical to our business. Every component needs to be portable, instantly accessible.

By Manu Mehra • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Nov 2022
Twelve social media threats to watch for in 2023
Malware

Twelve social media threats to watch for in 2023

There are so many social media platforms for us to choose from— and the same is true for cybercriminals looking to deploy their next attack.

By Mark Gorrie • 6 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2022
A dangerous game of hide and seek
Firewalls

A dangerous game of hide and seek

A recent report by Sophos shows that cybercrooks are hiding (or dwelling) in the networks of smaller businesses for much longer than their larger counterparts.

By John Donovan • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2022
Web companies most likely to lose your data – report
Breach Prevention

Web companies most likely to lose your data – report

Web companies more likely to lose data than other industries, according to new research by cybersecurity experts VPN Overview.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2022
What to do if you've become a victim of a data breach
Virtual Private Networks

What to do if you've become a victim of a data breach

Protecting your personal data is crucial in today's digital age. Here are four steps to take in the event of a data breach.

By James Keenan • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Oct 2022
Cyber resilience requires more than just cyber security
Physical Security

Cyber resilience requires more than just cyber security

Organizations need to prioritize cyber resilience alongside cyber security to protect against evolving attacks. Physical security is also crucial.

By Con Sgro • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Oct 2022
Zimperium warns enterprises about new android spyware threat
Virtual Private Networks

Zimperium warns enterprises about new android spyware threat

Zimperium uncovers new type of Android spyware called RatMilad, capable of reading, writing and deleting files.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2022
Exposed cloud data a $28 million cyber risk for the average company
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Exposed cloud data a $28 million cyber risk for the average company

The average company with data in the cloud faces $28 million in data-breach risk, according to a new report from Varonis.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2022
Patient details could be compromised as large North Island GP network hit by a cyber attack
Breach Prevention

Patient details could be compromised as large North Island GP network hit by a cyber attack

Large North Island GP network hit by cyber attack, patient details potentially compromised. Investigation underway.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2022
Palo Alto Networks adds new innovations to PrismaSASE
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks adds new innovations to PrismaSASE

New innovations in PrismaSASE that enable customers to identify and remediate misconfigurations in SaaS apps using SSPM capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Sep 2022
Aotearoa's new Privacy Commissioner shares focus moving forward
Breach Prevention

Aotearoa's new Privacy Commissioner shares focus moving forward

New Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster aims to prioritize privacy and increase data safety in New Zealand organizations.

By Mitchell Hageman • 7 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2022
Fortinet research reveals lack of enterprise security awareness in ANZ
Firewalls

Fortinet research reveals lack of enterprise security awareness in ANZ

Just over half of ANZ enterprises feel prepared to deal with cyber threats, but many struggle to detect breaches, according to Fortinet.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Aug 2022
Consumers pay the price as data breach costs reach all-time high
Supply Chain

Consumers pay the price as data breach costs reach all-time high

Costly and higher-impact data breaches are contributing to rising costs of goods and services, reveals IBM Security's annual report.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2022
Secureworks CTU uncovers new information about DarkTortilla malware
Malware

Secureworks CTU uncovers new information about DarkTortilla malware

DarkTortilla malware has been active since 2015, delivering popular info stealers and RATs, and now emerging with Cobalt Strike and Metasploit.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2022

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