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Australian companies getting better at preventing focused cyberattacks
Accenture

Australian companies getting better at preventing focused cyberattacks

A study by Accenture found that only one in eight focused cyberattacks are getting through versus one in three last year.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2018
Online businesses under siege from botnet DDoS attacks and credential abuse – report
Phishing

Online businesses under siege from botnet DDoS attacks and credential abuse – report

Attack traffic origination against from China and Russia combined was three times the number of attacks from the US.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jul 2018
Despite more training, SMBs feel unprepared for cyberattacks - Webroot
Malware

Despite more training, SMBs feel unprepared for cyberattacks - Webroot

Despite rigorous training, most SMBs in the US, UK, and Australia feel unprepared for cyber threats, says Webroot, highlighting the evolving nature of attacks.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Jul 2018
Cryptomining attacks to gain prevalence in H2 2018 – WatchGuard report
Malware

Cryptomining attacks to gain prevalence in H2 2018 – WatchGuard report

Cryptomining malware is on the rise, with 98.8% of Linux/Downloader variants delivering cryptocurrency miners in Q1 2018, WatchGuard reveals.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Jul 2018
Spending on AI cybersecurity solutions to increase – GlobalData
IT Budget

Spending on AI cybersecurity solutions to increase – GlobalData

While cybersecurity has now become a critical business function, it remains a non-core competence for a significant number of boards.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Jul 2018
Three providers of unified endpoint management software named IDC innovators
Endpoint Detection and Response

Three providers of unified endpoint management software named IDC innovators

Unified endpoint management (UEM) technologies provide management, configuration, and deployment capabilities to all end-user computing devices.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Jul 2018
DNS amplification attacks rise twofold in Q1 - report
Distributed Denial of Service

DNS amplification attacks rise twofold in Q1 - report

China and the US-dominated as the top two sources of DDoS attacks in Q1, contributing 15.2% and 14.2% of the botnets, respectively.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Jun 2018
Phishing declines, but targets increase - report
Phishing

Phishing declines, but targets increase - report

For the second quarter in a row, Q1 saw a slight decrease of over 2% in overall phishing detections from Q4 of 2017.

By Andrew Geiger • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Jun 2018
IoT, chip processors emerging as new cyber battlegrounds – report
Malware

IoT, chip processors emerging as new cyber battlegrounds – report

The escalating cyber arms race shifts focus to IoT and chip processors, as ransomware variants surge by 101% in 2017, warns SonicWall's new report.

By Kai Ping Lew • 1 min read • Tue, 5th Jun 2018
Why wearable device shipments slowed in Q1 2018
Report

Why wearable device shipments slowed in Q1 2018

Wearable device shipments grew by only 1.2% in Q1 2018 as declines in basic wearables offset gains in smart wearables from brands like Apple and Fitbit.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Jun 2018
Blockchain technology projects will be shelved from 2018 - GlobalData
Fintech

Blockchain technology projects will be shelved from 2018 - GlobalData

While blockchain technology will have lost much of its gloss by 2025, it will have found its way into the heart of many key business processes.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2018
The VR/AR market could be worth $1.8 billion in 2018
AR, VR & Metaverse

The VR/AR market could be worth $1.8 billion in 2018

Gaming remains the primary reason for sales of VR devices and this is unlikely to change over the next few years.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
Why the cloud migration journey can be turbulent
Cloud Services

Why the cloud migration journey can be turbulent

A common challenge is having the wrong competencies in IT teams, compounded by inadequate budget to hire the specialists required to make the shift.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
New report delves deep into cybercrime - and forecasts its future
Breach Prevention

New report delves deep into cybercrime - and forecasts its future

Now in its tenth year, Trustwave has released its encyclopaedic report that details both current and future threats that are crucial to be aware of.

By Ashton Young • 6 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018
APAC Smart Cities spending to reach $28.3bil in 2018 - IDC
Wearables

APAC Smart Cities spending to reach $28.3bil in 2018 - IDC

Key investments for Asia Pacific Smart Cities are in intelligent transportation, data-driven public safety, and resilient energy and infrastructure.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Mar 2018

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New report details rising international investment in NZ tech companies
IT Industry

New report details rising international investment in NZ tech companies

The annual investor guide is jointly published by Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and the Technology Investment Network (TIN).

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 25th May 2018
Tech businesses thriving in Auckland's North Shore - report
Technology Investment Network

Tech businesses thriving in Auckland's North Shore - report

Auckland's North Shore houses 20% of New Zealand's top tech exporters, thanks to the Grow North Innovation District, a report by TIN reveals.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 8th May 2018
NZ businesses finally ready for cybersecurity upgrade
Disaster Recovery

NZ businesses finally ready for cybersecurity upgrade

Kiwi businesses have cybersecurity high on the agenda but are unsure how to go about it, according to a report by Microsoft and Marsh.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018