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New Zealand’s critical infrastructure vulnerable to cyber attacks
Software-as-a-Service

New Zealand’s critical infrastructure vulnerable to cyber attacks

Banks and public services face rising disruption as attackers eye energy and water networks, with millions already lost to cyber incidents.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2021

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Russian, Ukraine-themed war lure of choice for cyber espionage
Cybersecurity

Russian, Ukraine-themed war lure of choice for cyber espionage

Russian and Ukraine-themed war documents have become the lure of choice for cyber espionage, according to a new analysis from Check Point Research.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Apr 2022
ESET Research releases T3 2021 Threat Report summarising key cybersecurity research
Malware

ESET Research releases T3 2021 Threat Report summarising key cybersecurity research

The latest ESET Threat Report reveals key insights into external attack vectors, email threats, and the impact of cryptocurrency exchange rates.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2022
At least nine global organisations compromised by new active cyber-espionage campaign
Health Technologies

At least nine global organisations compromised by new active cyber-espionage campaign

A new active cyber-espionage campaign has compromised global organisations in the defence, education, energy, healthcare and technology sectors.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Nov 2021
Android espionage: ESET uncovers BladeHawk campaign via Facebook
Facebook

Android espionage: ESET uncovers BladeHawk campaign via Facebook

ESET researchers uncover targeted mobile espionage campaign against Kurdish group, distributed via Facebook profiles.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Sep 2021
Advanced threat actors engaged in cyberespionage up their game
Cybersecurity

Advanced threat actors engaged in cyberespionage up their game

Advanced threat actors engaged in cyberespionage in the Asia Pacific have upped their game in a new campaign, according to Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Apr 2021
Cyber-espionage growing problem for APAC region, report finds
Data Loss Prevention

Cyber-espionage growing problem for APAC region, report finds

Asia-Pacific public sector at highest risk for cyber-espionage attacks, says new Verizon Cyber-Espionage Report. APAC also hit hardest worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Dec 2020
Check Point uncovers five year cyber espionage campaign
Email Security

Check Point uncovers five year cyber espionage campaign

Naikon's primary method is exploit the trust and diplomatic relations between departments and governments to increase the chances of its attack succeeding.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2020
Fortinet cyber threat report paints bleak picture
Firewalls

Fortinet cyber threat report paints bleak picture

The report reveals cybercriminals are maximising global economic and political realities to further enable their goal.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020
Nation-state actors leverage insiders for economic espionage
Cybersecurity

Nation-state actors leverage insiders for economic espionage

Flashpoint's Eric Lackey reveals the true cost of state-sponsored cyber espionage and just how rampant it actually is.

By Eric Lackey • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2019
Supermicro to test for spy chips, Apple & AWS call for retraction
Semiconductors

Supermicro to test for spy chips, Apple & AWS call for retraction

Supermicro vows to test its motherboards for alleged spy chips amid strong denials from Apple and AWS, who demand Bloomberg retract its claims.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Oct 2018
Chinese espionage: Sweating Apple insists breach allegations are 'not true'
Semiconductors

Chinese espionage: Sweating Apple insists breach allegations are 'not true'

The dust still hasn't settled on the report that caused Supermicro's stocks to collapse, and now Apple is stressing its innocence.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Oct 2018
Supermicro, Apple, & Amazon vs crippling scandal – who's lying?
Semiconductors

Supermicro, Apple, & Amazon vs crippling scandal – who's lying?

A Bloomberg report claims that Supermicro sold motherboards with Chinese spy chips to Apple and Amazon, causing Supermicro's stock to plummet by 40%.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Sat, 6th Oct 2018
Carbon Black claims there's a link between geopolitics and cyberterrorism
Supply Chain

Carbon Black claims there's a link between geopolitics and cyberterrorism

China, North Korea, and Russia are operationalising and supporting advanced cyber militias, says Carbon Black report.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jul 2018
China cyberespionage group targets US maritime & engineering sectors
Malware

China cyberespionage group targets US maritime & engineering sectors

A China-based cyberespionage group may be targeting United States engineering and maritime industries tied up in activities about the South China Sea.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
'MuddyWater' threat campaign targeting Central Asia & Middle East
Malware

'MuddyWater' threat campaign targeting Central Asia & Middle East

A resurgence of last year's 'MuddyWater' threat campaign may be targeting organizations in Pakistan, Turkey and Tajikistan.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018
State-sponsored North Korean cyberespionage group continues to weaponize tactics
Breach Prevention

State-sponsored North Korean cyberespionage group continues to weaponize tactics

The North Korean threat group known to some as Reaper (APT37) is eyeing bigger targets with more sophisticated tactics.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2018
US intelligence agencies accuse Huawei & ZTE of spying - again
Semiconductors

US intelligence agencies accuse Huawei & ZTE of spying - again

Four US intelligence agencies have accused Huawei of spying on customers who own Huawei smart devices, but they aren't sharing any evidence.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018