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Kaseya VSA ransomware: Extent of impact yet to be seen, experts say
Malware

Kaseya VSA ransomware: Extent of impact yet to be seen, experts say

IT specialists are warning the full extent of the harm done in the latest big ransomware attack is yet to emerge. .

By RNZ • 5 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2021
CertNZ warns NZ users of Kaseya VSA to shut it down
Malware

CertNZ warns NZ users of Kaseya VSA to shut it down

New Zealand organisations using Kaseya VSA software warned of Russian-based ransomware attack, CertNZ urges shutdown.

By RNZ • 1 min read • Sun, 4th Jul 2021
Waikato DHB won't face fines for data breach, but may face liability - Privacy Commissioner
Malware

Waikato DHB won't face fines for data breach, but may face liability - Privacy Commissioner

Waikato District Health Board will face liability if harm is caused by patient data leaked in ransomware attack, says Privacy Commissioner.

By RNZ • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Jun 2021
Growth in online investing highlights cybersecurity risks
Malware

Growth in online investing highlights cybersecurity risks

Digital revolution sparks investment transformation, but raises concerns over security, says survey by Financial Services Council.

By Nicholas Pointon, RNZ • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jun 2021
The rise of cybercrime and NZ's fragmented response
Malware

The rise of cybercrime and NZ's fragmented response

Cybercrime is rising in New Zealand, but victims often struggle to get justice. Anusha Bradley investigates how to better protect cybercrime victims.

By Anusha Bradley, RNZ • 14 min read • Tue, 15th Jun 2021
Dealing with cyber criminals: Some NZ businesses 'feel they have no choice but to pay'
Malware

Dealing with cyber criminals: Some NZ businesses 'feel they have no choice but to pay'

Amid surging ransomware attacks, numerous New Zealand businesses are increasingly paying cyber criminals, says cybersecurity expert Campbell McKenzie.

By Anusha Bradley, RNZ • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Jun 2021

Global Stories

Cyber attacks stories

Gamers suffer highest growth in cyberattacks during COVID-19 pandemic
Gaming

Gamers suffer highest growth in cyberattacks during COVID-19 pandemic

Video game industry targeted by cyberattacks in pandemic, suffering over 240 million web application attacks in 2020 - Akamai report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jun 2021
Illumio closes $225m funding round, drives zero trust security
Malware

Illumio closes $225m funding round, drives zero trust security

Illumio secures $225m in Series F funding, with Thoma Bravo leading the round, to reach a valuation of $2.75bn.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jun 2021
Study finds no accountability for cyberattacks within organisations
Malware

Study finds no accountability for cyberattacks within organisations

There is a disconnect between business decision makers and security teams, despite new risks from remote working and the growth in ransomware.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jun 2021
Security professionals believe attackers will use AI to unleash a global cyber incident
Artificial Intelligence

Security professionals believe attackers will use AI to unleash a global cyber incident

Attacks using artificial intelligence are predicted within a year, say security professionals, according to a new report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jun 2021
Cybersecurity problems are business problems, report finds
Security Information and Event Management

Cybersecurity problems are business problems, report finds

Most security leaders in the Asia Pacific region do not report directly to CEOs, according to a report by LogRhythm.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jun 2021
Rise in cyberattacks targeting container infrastructure and supply chains, 50% attacks happen with one hour
Crypto

Rise in cyberattacks targeting container infrastructure and supply chains, 50% attacks happen with one hour

Aqua Security has found a rise in cyberattacks targeting container infrastructure and supply chains, with 50% of vulnerable targets attacked within one hour.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
Employees fail to update devices, security vulnerabilities increase
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Employees fail to update devices, security vulnerabilities increase

New study by Kaspersky reveals that IT departments aren't enforcing updates, leaving work devices vulnerable to cyberattacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jun 2021
New wave of Fancy Lazarus DDoS extortion campaigns identified by Link11
Crypto

New wave of Fancy Lazarus DDoS extortion campaigns identified by Link11

Wave of DDoS extortion campaigns by Fancy Lazarus identified, targeting businesses with ransom demands of 2 Bitcoins.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jun 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Bitglass director on the relationship between security and digital transformation
Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Bitglass director on the relationship between security and digital transformation

Jonathan Andresen, back for his third IT Jam, speaks about how cybersecurity fits into discussions and processes about digital transformation.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Wed, 16th Jun 2021
Black market dedicated solely to data leaks emerges - report
Malware

Black market dedicated solely to data leaks emerges - report

Ransomware attacks are gaining momentum globally across industries, and businesses are being warned against a black market dedicated solely to data leaks.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Jun 2021
Trickbot takes over from Dridex as most prevalent malware
Malware

Trickbot takes over from Dridex as most prevalent malware

Established Dridex trojan has dropped off altogether after being one of the most popular malwares in recent months amidst a global surge in ransomware.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Jun 2021
ExtraHop acquired by Bain Capital and Crosspoint Capital for US$900M
Multi-cloud

ExtraHop acquired by Bain Capital and Crosspoint Capital for US$900M

ExtraHop, a leading player in network detection and response, is set to be acquired by Bain Capital and Crosspoint Capital in a $900m deal.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jun 2021