Cyberattacks stories - Page 62

Supply chain and ransomware threats drove increase in cyber intelligence sharing
Mon, 27th Sep 2021
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supply chain & logistics
There has been a increase in sophisticated cross-border cyber criminal campaigns against the financial sector and its supply chain.

Increased volume of cyberattacks not translating to safer password practices
Fri, 24th Sep 2021
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password manager
Two-thirds of people still re-use passwords across accounts, putting their sensitive information at risk, a report reveals.

Global cybersecurity crisis accelerates with 5.4 million DDos attacks
Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
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Cyberattacks continue to have a dramatic impact on private and public organisations and governments worldwide.

Patch management, robust password policies vital in reducing risk of cyberattacks
Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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More than half of cyberattacks start with password brute force and vulnerability exploitation, according to new research by Kaspersky.

Financial services organisations spend over $2.62 million on ransomware recovery
Thu, 16th Sep 2021
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network infrastructure
Mid-sized financial services organisations in Asia Pacific and Japan spent more than US$2.62 million on average recovering from ransomware attacks.

Rise in cyberattacks, ransomware during COVID-19 boosts IT security skills
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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network infrastructure
Increased security challenges during the pandemic offered IT teams a unique opportunity to build their cybersecurity expertise.

91% of industrial companies open to cyber attacks
Tue, 7th Sep 2021
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positive technologies
Over 90% of industrial companies are vulnerable to cyber attacks, with attackers gaining access to critical systems.

80% of better performing companies more willing to collaborate with competitors
Mon, 6th Sep 2021
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martech
A new study reveals a sharp divide in the digital strategies of better-performing companies (leaders) versus followers.

Widespread internet outages affect users across NZ
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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Vocus, an internet infrastructure provider in New Zealand, experienced a DDoS attack, causing an hour-long nationwide internet outage.

Layered security strategy vital to combat Microsoft 365 phishing threat
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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email security
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microsoft
Layered security strategy vital to combat Microsoft phishing campaign, warns cyber security specialist Cyren. Office 365 customers targeted.

Best city for cybersecurity jobs revealed
Mon, 30th Aug 2021
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jobs
Washington D.C has been revealed as the best city for cybersecurity jobs, according to new research from Techshielder.

Tenfold increase in ransomware - reports
Fri, 27th Aug 2021
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network infrastructure
Ransomware attacks have seen a tenfold increase, impacting individuals, organizations, and critical infrastructure, says new research.

The new normal of cybersecurity: Ransomware, phishing and zero trust
Tue, 24th Aug 2021
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Cyber criminals have taken advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic, with phishing, DDoS and ransomware attacks on the rise, says A10 Networks.

COVID-19 lockdowns make New Zealand business sitting ducks for a cyberattack
Fri, 20th Aug 2021
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New Zealand's lockdowns may lead to a surge in cyberattacks, with small and medium-sized businesses at risk, warns cyber security expert Samrat Choudhury.

Ransomware attacks surging as ransom amounts skyrocket
Thu, 19th Aug 2021
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The grim outlook for the future of ransomware leaves no one spared from financial damage or brand-crushing headlines.

Global ransomware grows 151%, SonicWall research finds
Wed, 18th Aug 2021
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Ransomware attacks have surged in 2021, surpassing the total volume for 2020 in just six months, reveals SonicWall Cyber Threat Report.

Australia's largest cybersecurity firm Tesserent expands to NZ - Hamish Soper appointed senior partner
Wed, 18th Aug 2021
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Australia's largest listed cybersecurity company, Tesserent, expands to New Zealand, creating a new entity and appointing new senior leadership in the region.

McAfee Enterprise integrates with Microsoft Dynamics 365 to strengthen cloud security
Wed, 18th Aug 2021
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MVISION Cloud for Dynamics 365 provides an advanced set of security tools that are delivered via API, enabling holistic security controls across Dynamics 365.

The Magnificent 7: Critical functions that underpin every cybersecurity practice
Tue, 17th Aug 2021
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microsoft
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With this approach, technology services providers can build a robust cybersecurity practice that protects their customers’ businesses from cybercriminals.

Securing the hybrid workforce
Fri, 13th Aug 2021
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network security
It's likely that organisations will need to find a way to work alongside COVID-19, which will probably involve a hybrid approach to work.