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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
Financial malware activity dropped in 2020 as creators honed their wares
Malware

Financial malware activity dropped in 2020 as creators honed their wares

Cybercriminals used the time to plan more malicious propagation techniques, both new and evolved from previous methods.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Apr 2021
Zscaler and CrowdStrike release integrations for end-to-end security
AI Security

Zscaler and CrowdStrike release integrations for end-to-end security

This collaboration between the two cloud-native security companies provides joint customers with adaptive, risk-based access control to private applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Mar 2021
IoT botnets: Perspectives from a residential router
Malware

IoT botnets: Perspectives from a residential router

Surprisingly, a vast volume of malicious traffic can reach a residential device, writes Radware head of research Daniel Smith.

By Daniel Smith • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Mar 2021
Global industrial cybersecurity company expands in ANZ
Cybersecurity

Global industrial cybersecurity company expands in ANZ

Dragos has expanded its market presence in Australia and New Zealand to serve growth with industrial cybersecurity customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Mar 2021
“Cybersecurity risk has never been greater,' declares FortiGuard Labs
Malware

“Cybersecurity risk has never been greater,' declares FortiGuard Labs

Adversaries are highly adaptable as they conduct sophisticated attacks, particularly against remote workers, digital supply chains, and core networks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Mar 2021
Creating a strong culture of security within organisations
Firewalls

Creating a strong culture of security within organisations

The human element is often overlooked in cybersecurity. Training, collaboration, and policies are key to creating a strong cybersecurity culture.

By Corne Mare • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
Cyber-risk to critical infrastructure reaches all-time high — report
Malware

Cyber-risk to critical infrastructure reaches all-time high — report

New research from Nozomi Networks Labs found that attackers are doubling down on high-value targets and weaponising the software supply chain.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2021
Three steps to a security-driven network for a stronger security posture
Firewalls

Three steps to a security-driven network for a stronger security posture

Distributed workforces and changing environments render traditional network security tools insufficient, requiring a shift to security-driven networking.

By Ilan Rubin • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Feb 2021
Trend Micro expands XDR capabilities through new platform
Storage

Trend Micro expands XDR capabilities through new platform

Trend Micro has rolled out new extended detection and response (XDR) capabilities through a new platform called Vision One.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Feb 2021
Check Point launches security gateways to protect SMBs against threats
Data Protection

Check Point launches security gateways to protect SMBs against threats

The range of six gateways sets new standards of protection against the most advanced cyber attacks for SMBs, giving greater ease of deployment and management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Feb 2021
Verify, and keep verifying: The case for a zero trust framework
Malware

Verify, and keep verifying: The case for a zero trust framework

In a digitally transformed world and dynamic new environment, static trust can never be assumed. Zero trust security is at the heart of this mindset.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
How Bitcoin could impact the cyber-threat landscape
Crypto

How Bitcoin could impact the cyber-threat landscape

Bitcoin's surge in value has made cybercriminals rich, with the rise in profits driving a more financially motivated threat landscape.

By Daniel Smith • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2021
Exabeam appoints sales & channel managers for APJ
Security Information and Event Management

Exabeam appoints sales & channel managers for APJ

Exabeam states that it is seeing 'significant growth in demand' for its SIEM solutions, with a total of four new regional hires in the region year to date.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2021
Malware variants becoming increasingly prevalent, sophisticated and evolved
Malware

Malware variants becoming increasingly prevalent, sophisticated and evolved

Malware variants are becoming more sophisticated and prevalent, posing a greater threat to businesses, according to Giacom and Webroot.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2021
IronNet expands Asia Pacific presence with new strategic partnership
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

IronNet expands Asia Pacific presence with new strategic partnership

IronNet expands in Asia Pacific with strategic partnership with M.Tech to meet growing demand for cybersecurity solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jan 2021
22 billion records exposed from breaches in 2020 — report
Virtual Private Networks

22 billion records exposed from breaches in 2020 — report

The research also found that 35% of the breaches recorded by Tenable were caused by ransomware attacks, while 14% of breaches stemmed from email compromises.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jan 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Threat Landscape stories

Dicker Data NZ adds Trend Micro to security portfolio
Cybersecurity

Dicker Data NZ adds Trend Micro to security portfolio

Dicker Data becomes exclusive distributor of Trend Micro products in New Zealand, strengthening their security portfolio.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2021