Global Stories

Micro-segmentation

The time for micro-segmentation is now

In the wake of costly breaches, it's whole-system micro-segmentation that is set to redefine cybersecurity this year.

By Tom Patterson • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2016

Cybersecurity

The surprisingly scary patterns revealed in hack attacks

When analysing multi-attack campaigns against industrial and government interests, patterns emerge. Scary patterns.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2016

Firewalls

Threat of DDoS and web application attacks more real than ever

DDoS and web application attacks are increasing, with repeat attacks becoming the norm, according to Akamai Technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2016

Malware

Healthcare organisations buckle under pressure of cyber attacks

Healthcare sector unprepared for cyber attacks, averaging one per month, according to ESET and the Ponemon Institute.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2016

Cybersecurity

IBM doubles down on security with latest acquisition

IBM Security is set to expand its operations with the acquisition of Resilient Systems, specialists in security incident response solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2016

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

No such thing as perfect security, FireEye report finds

While disruptive attacks are on the rise, the time between a company being compromised and discovery of the attack is continuing to drop.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Feb 2016

Government

Ramping up NZ's response to serious cyber threat

Significant New Zealand organisations are being subjected to serious cyber-attacks on a daily basis - our national response is about to be ramped up.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Feb 2016

Unified Communications

Arbor brings order to the chaos with new security platform

Arbor Networks introduces new security platform to detect and investigate advanced cyber-threats in real-time.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2016

Unified Communications

Palo Alto and Honeywell partner up, take on control systems security

Palo Alto Networks and Honeywell have joined forces to offer a cyber security solution for industrial control systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2016

Cybersecurity

New Android Trojan “Xbot” phishes credit cards and bank accounts, encrypts devices for ransom

A new Trojan called Xbot is targeting Android users in Russia and Australia, stealing banking credentials and demanding a ransom.

By Cong Zheng, Claud Xiao and Zhi Xu • 9 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2016

Cybersecurity

Cyber security: more engagement vital

IBM Security says many leaders across the C-suite are confused about who the true cybersecurity adversary really is, and how to combat them.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2016

Data Analytics

Banking customers won't stand for subpar security, study finds

Over half of online banking customers would avoid a provider that has recently experienced a security incident, according to a survey by Kaspersky Lab.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2016

Marketing Technologies

Electronic payment security now a key consideration for consumers

Consumers want innovative options for electronic payments to stay protected, according to a survey by Morning Consult and Electronic Payments Coalition.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Feb 2016