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Unplugging the USB cybersecurity threat
Data Protection

Unplugging the USB cybersecurity threat

USB malware can shut plants and sewage systems, prompting Honeywell to launch a tool that checks removable drives before they connect.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017
CERT report only captures the tip of the iceberg
Data Protection

CERT report only captures the tip of the iceberg

Reported cyber incidents costing NZ companies more than GBP £400,000 in three months may be only a fraction of the true toll, NZTech warns.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017
Major cyberattack a matter of when, not if
Malware

Major cyberattack a matter of when, not if

Health services could face major disruption as officials warn a severe cyberattack is likely, with insurance cover still scarce among firms.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
Virtual cyber defender keeps cybercriminals at bay
Data Protection

Virtual cyber defender keeps cybercriminals at bay

Smaller firms could struggle to cope as rising cybercrime puts personal data, reputations and finances at increasing risk in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Ransomware attacks highlight need for insurance
Malware

Ransomware attacks highlight need for insurance

Barely five per cent of New Zealand firms have cyber cover, leaving them exposed as ransomware claims and attacks climb sharply.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
Students urged to combat cybercrime
Malware

Students urged to combat cybercrime

Unfilled cyber jobs are set to surge, prompting schools to steer pupils towards a fast-growing sector vital to New Zealand's economy.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2017
Disruptive tech hitting NZ insurance sector
Disruption

Disruptive tech hitting NZ insurance sector

NZ insurers face upheaval as PwC highlights tech's dual role as threat and advantage in a rapidly changing industry landscape.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2015

Global Stories

Cyber Risk stories

BitSight announces enterprise analytics to help security leaders manage risk
Data Analytics

BitSight announces enterprise analytics to help security leaders manage risk

BitSight unveils Enterprise Analytics, empowering security leaders to identify and manage risk concentration across departments and subsidiaries.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2019
Skybox Security launches update to simplify hybrid cloud risk management
Hybrid Cloud

Skybox Security launches update to simplify hybrid cloud risk management

Intelligent automation brings harmony and efficiency to multi-vendor environments, integrating data and yielding contextual insight.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2019
How business leaders must prioritise cyber risk - Palo Alto Networks
Firewalls

How business leaders must prioritise cyber risk - Palo Alto Networks

Prioritising threats ensures organisations are taking a logical approach to cybersecurity, focusing their time and money on the most pressing dangers.

By Naveen Zutshi • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2019
Cylance recognises top local partners at APAC partner advisory council
Partner Programmes

Cylance recognises top local partners at APAC partner advisory council

Cylance says the awards recognise the instrumental role their partners have played in driving its recent APAC growth figures.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Mar 2018
ESG finds businesses improving with cybersecurity – but still a long way to go
Partner Programmes

ESG finds businesses improving with cybersecurity – but still a long way to go

While CEOs and corporate boards no longer shy away from cybersecurity strategy as they once might have, there are still a number of shortcomings.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2017
Dependency of digital infrastructure causing major IT problems
Disaster Recovery

Dependency of digital infrastructure causing major IT problems

Reliance on digital infrastructure causes major IT incidents, says report. 90% of large businesses affected. Only half have dedicated teams.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Risk stories

Australian economy at risk of losing billions to cyber attacks
EduTech

Australian economy at risk of losing billions to cyber attacks

Cyber attacks could cost Australia up to $16bn, according to a new study by specialist insurance firm Lloyd's. Sydney is the 12th most at-risk city.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Nov 2016