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Bitdefender identifies 192 active ransomware families worldwide

Bitdefender says the most prevalent of the 192 active ransomware families was WannaCry, which accounted for 42% of detections.

By Jessie Chiang • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2022

Partner Programmes

Armis appoints Dicker Data as Australian distributor

Armis strengthens partner program in Australia with appointment of Dicker Data as distributor. Armis focuses on securing connected devices.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jul 2022

Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Vectra AI reinforces leadership as CrowdStrike partner

Vectra AI joins CrowdStrike's CrowdXDR Alliance as a partner, expanding its capabilities in SOC transformation and AI-driven analytics.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jul 2022

DevOps

LogRhythm boosts team with new leaders

LogRhythm names David Rizzo as CTO, David Kluzak as CRO, and promotes Andrew Hollister to CISO, strengthening executive leadership team.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jul 2022

EduTech

Critical infrastructure under attack, businesses slow to respond

Critical infrastructure is under attack as businesses face challenges in IIoT/OT security, finds Barracuda Networks report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Jul 2022

Malware

Check Point reveals top malicious threats in June 2022

New Android banking malware, MaliBot, emerges following FluBot takedown. It disguises itself as crypto mining apps and targets mobile banking users.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Jul 2022

Podcast

The ANU & Accenture tackle diversity in national security podcast

Technology is constantly evolving, so in an industry where change and innovation are crucial to surviving, shouldn't workplace diversity be a priority, too?.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Jul 2022

Digital Transformation

Bitdefender unveils MSP continuous threat monitoring service

Bitdefender has launched MDR Foundations, a managed security service for MSPs that provides continuous threat monitoring and response.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Jul 2022

Malware

Colt launches new SASE Gateway solution with Versa

Colt Technology Services' customers now have access to an integrated full SASE solution that brings together SD WAN and SSE features.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2022

Internet of Things

ManageEngine wins big in IDC MarketScape assessment

ManageEngine's Unified Endpoint Management offering, Endpoint Central, has been named a leader by IDC MarketScape.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2022

Malware

Ransomware volume doubled 2021 total by end of Q1 2022

Ransomware detections in the first quarter of this year doubled the total volume reported for 2021, according to a new report.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Jun 2022

Multi-cloud

Commvault, Oracle to deliver Metallic Data Management as a Service

Commvault expands partnership with Oracle to offer Metallic DMaaS on Oracle Cloud, providing enhanced security and simplified data management.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jun 2022

Cybersecurity

Security driving customer identity & access management adoption

Security is the main driver behind the adoption of customer identity and access management in Asia-Pacific, according to a survey by Okta.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jun 2022

Ransomware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from CrowdStrike

Scott Jarkoff joins us today to discuss current trends in the cyber threat landscape, and the reporting work CrowdStrike is doing to prevent further cyber harm.

By Mitchell Hageman • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2022

IoT Security

Forescout reveals top vulnerabilities impacting OT vendors

Forescout's Vedere Labs has disclosed OT: ICEFALL, naming 56 vulnerabilities affecting devices from 10 operational technology vendors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2022

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

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Ingram Micro launches vendor-backed security program

Ingram Micro has unveiled a new program intended to give resellers the effective offerings their customers need to stay safe in the evolving threat landscape.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jun 2022