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80% of cyber threat landscape uses COVID-19 as leverage - report
Phishing

80% of cyber threat landscape uses COVID-19 as leverage - report

Cybercriminals are exploiting COVID-19 fears, with 80% of threats weaponising the pandemic, says a Proofpoint report, noting 500,000 malicious messages.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2020
WatchGuard to acquire Panda Security
Firewalls

WatchGuard to acquire Panda Security

Once the integration is complete, customers and partners will have access to a security platform that bridges the network and user perimeter.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2020
Cybersecurity teams preferring human results shows mistrust in AI
Artificial Intelligence

Cybersecurity teams preferring human results shows mistrust in AI

Mistrust in artificial intelligence prevails as a WhiteHat Security report reveals nearly 60% of cybersecurity professionals favour human-verified results.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2020
ANZ can scale and accelerate digital transformation with Application Services
DevOps

ANZ can scale and accelerate digital transformation with Application Services

ANZ businesses can scale digital transformation using application services, yet must juggle legacy systems, multi-cloud environments, and security challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2020
Malwarebytes launches cloud platform designed for SMBs
Cloud Services

Malwarebytes launches cloud platform designed for SMBs

Malwarebytes launches Malwarebytes Nebula, a new cloud platform with specific enterprise features but designed for small to medium businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 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
Digital Guardian launches new security solution to bolster data protection
Cybersecurity

Digital Guardian launches new security solution to bolster data protection

In the absence of skilled talent to employ in-house, organisations are increasingly steering towards adopting managed cybersecurity services.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020
Malware targeting IoT devices skyrockets as transactions rise 1,500%
Malware

Malware targeting IoT devices skyrockets as transactions rise 1,500%

According to the report, Zscaler customers are generating more than 1 billion IoT transactions per month in the Zscaler cloud.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020
Malwarebytes enhances enterprise, channel cloud offerings
Malware

Malwarebytes enhances enterprise, channel cloud offerings

Malwarebytes has enhanced its Nebula cloud platform for enterprises with advanced features, and introduced an MSP partner programme and operations console.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020
The real winner of 2019? Ransomware
Malware

The real winner of 2019? Ransomware

Trend Micro discovered a 10% increase in ransomware detections, despite a 57% decrease in the number of new ransomware families.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2020
HP seeks to 'raise the bar' for security in the printer industry
Cybersecurity

HP seeks to 'raise the bar' for security in the printer industry

HP collaborates with Buyers Lab's new security program, gaining top seals for device security, aiming to elevate printer industry standards against cybercrime.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2020
BlackBerry Cylance: Latest report reveals global attack surface expansion
AI Security

BlackBerry Cylance: Latest report reveals global attack surface expansion

Nation-state backed threat actor groups are evolving and sophisticated attack toolsets are increasing, according to the BlackBerry 2020 Threat Report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2020
Telco Security Alliance strives to develop threat detection
Cybersecurity

Telco Security Alliance strives to develop threat detection

The Telco Security Alliance, consisting of AT-T, Singtel, and Telefónica, is collaborating to enhance threat detection capabilities through shared intelligence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2020
Businesses in the dark: Disconnect in cybersecurity culture and cyber resilience
Cloud Access Security Broker

Businesses in the dark: Disconnect in cybersecurity culture and cyber resilience

Australian organisations lag behind their Asia-Pacific counterparts in terms of familiarity with cyber resilience, according to research from McAfee.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2020
FireEye snaps up Cloudvisory, looks to extend cloud security offerings
Cloud Security

FireEye snaps up Cloudvisory, looks to extend cloud security offerings

FireEye acquires Cloudvisory to bolster cloud security offerings with enhanced multi-cloud monitoring and compliance tools, integrating them into FireEye Helix.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2020
Check Point report highlights latest cyber-threats worldwide
Cloud Security

Check Point report highlights latest cyber-threats worldwide

Check Point Research's 2020 Cyber Security Report reveals rising threats such as cryptominers, botnets, and targeted ransomware against global organisations.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2020
AI, automation, and data management: Key technology trends for 2020
DevOps

AI, automation, and data management: Key technology trends for 2020

AI, automation, and data management are set to reshape work in 2020, with companies like Talend, ManageEngine, and Cohesity outlining key tech trends.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2019
Ransomware vs cities in 2019: 174 and counting
Malware

Ransomware vs cities in 2019: 174 and counting

At least 174 municipal institutions, with more than 3,000 subset organisations, have been targeted by ransomware during the last year.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2019