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Five ways to improve your email security and protect your personal information
Malware

Five ways to improve your email security and protect your personal information

Simple checks can stop account takeovers and phishing, from stronger passwords and two-factor authentication to encrypted connections and attachments.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019
CERT response team to ward off cyberattacks
Malware

CERT response team to ward off cyberattacks

The new unit will give businesses and internet users a hotline and online tools to report attacks as ransomware and hacking rise.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 13th Apr 2017
Users want proactive not reactive security solutions
Unified Communications

Users want proactive not reactive security solutions

Throughout 2014 there were an increasing number of high profile cyber security threats and breaches, and response is the difference between success and failure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2015

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A brief history of cyber-threats — from 2000 to 2020
Malware

A brief history of cyber-threats — from 2000 to 2020

Sophos presents a 20-year retrospective of cyber-threats, from the Worm Era to the Monetisation Era and the current Ransomware Era.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Tue, 12th Jan 2021
Cryptolocker malware and ransomware threats on the rise
Malware

Cryptolocker malware and ransomware threats on the rise

Cryptolocker malware and ransomware is increasing at a rapid rate, with these threats rising 167% over the previous quarter.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2019
Businesses paid $301 million to ransomware hackers last year
Malware

Businesses paid $301 million to ransomware hackers last year

Datto has revealed the results of its latest study of ransomware around the world that are concerning to say the very least.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
The economics of cybersecurity for the undecided
Malware

The economics of cybersecurity for the undecided

It is precisely because of this concept of the cost of doing nothing that we're able to determine the value of a cybersecurity solution.

By Miroslav Nikolac • 8 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017
Geek saves customer '$150,000 in 15 min'; wins security award
Malware

Geek saves customer '$150,000 in 15 min'; wins security award

Adelaide IT services firm Geek has won the Golden Datto Pioneer award after helping save an Adelaide accounting firm hit by CryptoLocker.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2016
Expert insight from the author of the ESET TeslaCrypt decryptor
Malware

Expert insight from the author of the ESET TeslaCrypt decryptor

ESET recently interviewed the malware researcher who ultimately created the universal ESET TeslaCrypt decryption tool.

By Peter Stancik • 4 min read • Tue, 31st May 2016
How safe are your emails? An expert breakdown
Cybersecurity

How safe are your emails? An expert breakdown

Since the concept of email was first floated in the 60s, it has exploded onto the scene, becoming an absolutely crucial part of everyday business.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Thu, 12th May 2016
CryptoWall nets US$325 million; Is your business secure?
Malware

CryptoWall nets US$325 million; Is your business secure?

A single cybercrime group may have collected US$325 million from CryptoWall 3 ransomware - but there are ways to help your business keep secure.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
Don't let cybercriminals hold your business hostage
Malware

Don't let cybercriminals hold your business hostage

Ransomware attacks are set to continue as cybercriminals find profitable business model, says Webroot Threat Research.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2015
Kiwis warned to watch out for mobile ransomware
Malware

Kiwis warned to watch out for mobile ransomware

Mobile ransomware is on the rise, warns security company Fortinet, with threats increasing for both iOS and Android devices.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2014
Business vs. Malware - How to fight back...
Malware

Business vs. Malware - How to fight back...

Businesses face a dire threat as Cryptolocker and Gameover Zeus malware surge, yet with vigilance and robust security, they can fight back.

By Doug Barney • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2014

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Businesses urged to up backup game as cryptolocker re-emerges
Disaster Recovery

Businesses urged to up backup game as cryptolocker re-emerges

Australian businesses are being urged to take data back-up seriously as the Cryptolocker ransomware virus re-emerges, hitting local businesses.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2015