Cyberattacks stories - Page 61
New Zealanders unaware of common cyber scams, not taking basic precautions
Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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data protection
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email security
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hybrid & remote work
Most New Zealanders are unaware of common cyber security risks while working from home, according to the latest Unisys Security Index.
NETSCOUT expands security monitoring capabilities, releases Omnis Cyber Intelligence
Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
NETSCOUT introduces Omnis Cyber Intelligence, a network security software solution that detects and investigates suspicious activities.
Vodafone commits to SMEs, joins Digital Boost Alliance Aotearoa
Wed, 3rd Nov 2021
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partner programmes
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cloud services
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vodafone
Vodafone NZ joins Digital Boost Alliance Aotearoa to support SMEs with digital solutions, including its Vodafone One Business Mobile product.
Supply chain disruptions continue to escalate - Forrester
Tue, 2nd Nov 2021
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semiconductors
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supply chain & logistics
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inventory management systems
Supply chain disruptions are becoming the new normal, according to analyst firm Forrester, with shortages affecting everything from appliances to automobiles.
Cybersecurity attacks on New Zealand small business double
Fri, 29th Oct 2021
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breach prevention
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is a growing issue for New Zealand small business, with attacks doubling in the past three years.
Year of ransomware continues with unprecedented surge
Fri, 29th Oct 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
SonicWall records a 148% increase in global ransomware attacks, with 495 million attacks logged so far in 2021. The UK saw a 233% surge in attacks.
Microsoft, Mandiant uncover Russian threat actor targeting cloud services
Wed, 27th Oct 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Mandiant and Microsoft identify new wave of cyberattacks by Nobelium, the Russian nation-state actor behind the SolarWinds supply chain attacks.
Vodafone hits Microsoft Gold Security milestone
Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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vodafone
Vodafone NZ achieves Microsoft Gold Security competency, highlighting its expertise in designing and implementing security programs.
Technology, not training, protects users from phishing
Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Businesses should prioritise utilisation of readily available authentication technologies to prevent the ongoing phishing threat.
Gartner reveals top predictions for 2022 and beyond
Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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predictions
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cyber warfare
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analyst report
The bulk of the report focus on the lessons learned by businesses and IT leaders during ongoing COVID-19-related disruptions.
Cohesity expands portfolio with Disaster Recovery as a Service, partners with AWS
Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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dr
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Cohesity has announced the general availability of its disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS) offering, providing customers with more choice and flexibility.
Organisations struggling to defend attack surface in hybrid work
Tue, 19th Oct 2021
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virtualisation
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daas
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hybrid & remote work
IT organisations are struggling against the rising threat of cyberattacks in a hybrid environment, the State of Security in a Hybrid World survey has revealed.
Fujitsu and Trend Micro collaborate on connected car security solution
Thu, 14th Oct 2021
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cartech
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partner programmes
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trend micro
Trend Micro and Fujitsu have agreed to collaborate with automotive-related manufacturers to strengthen connected car security measures.
New sniper-like Python ransomware uncovered
Fri, 8th Oct 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
This is one of the fastest ransomware attacks Sophos has ever investigated and it appeared to precision-target the ESXi platform.
Cyberattacks on organisations worldwide surge 40% in 2021
Fri, 8th Oct 2021
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healthtech
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cyber attacks
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covid-19
Cyberattacks on organizations worldwide surged 40% in 2021, with September breaking records for weekly attacks, according to Check Point Software.
Substantial surge in hybrid and multi-cloud migration despite security concerns
Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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ddos
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
Despite cybersecurity concerns, Equinix finds a significant year-on-year leap in companies planning to move business-critical applications to the cloud.
Cloud migration top priority for businesses, despite growing security concerns
Wed, 29th Sep 2021
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ddos
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Cloud migration plans surge despite security concerns, with 7 in 10 IT leaders prioritizing cloud migration, says Equinix study.
Finance sector vulnerable to rising cyberattacks
Wed, 29th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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financial results
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cyber attacks
Finance sector in the UK hit by an average of 60 cyberattacks per year, with firms ill-prepared to combat them, according to a report by Keeper Security.
Lack of understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning contributing to cybersecurity attacks
Wed, 29th Sep 2021
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ai security
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ai
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cybersecurity
Over half of IT decision makers are unsure of what artificial intelligence and machine learning actually mean, according to a report by Webroot.
Women and BAME individuals bear the brunt of cyber attacks - Malwarebytes research
Tue, 28th Sep 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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malwarebytes
Malwarebytes and non-profit partners have released a report revealing certain demographic groups are disproportionally impacted by cybercrime.
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