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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from CyberArk
Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from CyberArk

Olly Stimpson joins us today to discuss the importance of MSP programmes and how MSP partners are experiencing success with CyberArk.

By Jessie Chiang • 6 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2022
Email threats spike 101%, remains a top attack vector
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Email threats spike 101%, remains a top attack vector

Trend Micro blocked over 33.6 million cloud email threats in 2021, a 101% increase, proving email as a top point of entry for cyber attacks, says the company.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2022
Trend Micro unveils dedicated security for electric vehicles
Cartech

Trend Micro unveils dedicated security for electric vehicles

The cybersecurity company has announced VicOne - dedicated security for the electric vehicles and connected cars of today and tomorrow.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jun 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from IronNet
Ransomware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from IronNet

Michael Ehrlich joins us today to discuss the history of IronNet and the crucial role the company plays in the cyber defence space.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Fri, 13th May 2022
NZ Windows users at risk of devastating cyber attacks
Cybersecurity

NZ Windows users at risk of devastating cyber attacks

New Zealand businesses face devastating cyber attacks, with a 14.22% chance of encountering a threat, warns Avast's 2021 Global PC Risk Report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2022
Shouldering the responsibility of payment security
EduTech

Shouldering the responsibility of payment security

Digital payments have become second nature for shoppers, but scammers are taking advantage. How can the industry fight back?.

By Tristan Chiappini • 5 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022
Kaspersky strikes up new distributor agreement in ANZ
Partner Programmes

Kaspersky strikes up new distributor agreement in ANZ

Kaspersky and Leader have struck a new partnership across Australia and New Zealand, commencing February 2022.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Feb 2022
ESET discovers DazzleSpy, a new macOS spying malware
Malware

ESET discovers DazzleSpy, a new macOS spying malware

New macOS malware has been found, spying on visitors to a Hong Kong radio station news site, according to ESET Research.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
DeFi blockchain ecosystem powered by facial recognition becomes Aus first
Surveillance

DeFi blockchain ecosystem powered by facial recognition becomes Aus first

BAXE, IDEMIA, and Haventec have partnered to launch a decentralised blockchain ecosystem using facial authentication for identity verification in Australia. .

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022
MysterySnail: Kaspersky finds zero-day exploit for Windows OS
Cybersecurity

MysterySnail: Kaspersky finds zero-day exploit for Windows OS

Kaspersky uncovers zero-day exploit for Windows OS, used in attacks by IronHusky group. Patched by Microsoft on October 12.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Oct 2021
2020 sees a global shift in financial malware threats
Cybersecurity

2020 sees a global shift in financial malware threats

The financial threat landscape experienced a game-changing pandemic year, according to a new report from Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Apr 2021
Kaspersky steps in to protect automotive industry from cyber threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Kaspersky steps in to protect automotive industry from cyber threats

Kaspersky launches tailored threat intelligence for the automotive industry, providing in-depth analysis of industry-specific security threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
Trump social media ban too little, too late
Social Media

Trump social media ban too little, too late

Social media's suspension of Trump does little to combat online misinformation, says Reset Australia's Chris Cooper.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Jan 2021
Cybersecurity strategies must involve every part of the organisation - study
Virtual Private Networks

Cybersecurity strategies must involve every part of the organisation - study

In the past year, a third of the breaches incorporated social engineering techniques and the cost of a breach caused by a human error averaged to $3.33 million.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Jan 2021
Australians fear COVID-19 misinformation threat - study
Data leak

Australians fear COVID-19 misinformation threat - study

Misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines on social media is feared to hinder Australia's vaccination efforts, according to a new poll.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Dec 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - The growing complexity of cybersecurity in 2020
Malware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - The growing complexity of cybersecurity in 2020

TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jams: SonicWall cybersecurity director discusses changes in attacker behaviour and security solutions.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
A third of millennials think they're 'too boring' to be victim of cyber attack
Cybersecurity

A third of millennials think they're 'too boring' to be victim of cyber attack

33% of millennials think they are 'too boring' for a cyber-attack, but 36% want to strengthen their digital security, says Kaspersky.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Radware?
Disaster Recovery

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Radware?

TechDay debuts 10 Minute IT Jams, spotlighting Radware with insights from Yaniv Hoffman. Learn about Radware's Sydney scrubbing centre and APAC expansion.

By Sara Barker • 10 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2020
Parents unsure how to approach 'the dangers of the digital world'
Cybersecurity

Parents unsure how to approach 'the dangers of the digital world'

A new report finds that Australian parents are aware of digital threats, but they lack confidence when it comes to knowing how to deal with safety.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2019