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IoT devices have become a major security risk, with a 700% increase in attacks during the pandemic, according to Zscaler's study.

Former Palo Alto Networks staffers Rob Nobilo and Ben Burt have been appointed as ANZ sales director and ANZ regional technical services director, respectively.

Vanta has announced the public availability of two new certification standards designed to help secure the internet and protect consumer data.

Cyber attacks by ransomware-as-a-service providers pose a growing threat, warns Open Systems, following the recent REvils attack on Kaseya and JBS.

Finance teams that have adopted AI perform better than those that have not, according to a global survey by Unit4.

Ransomware attacks on industrial facilities pose a growing threat, warns cybersecurity firm Trend Micro, risking downtime and data theft. .

Cloud infrastructure spending reached $15.1 billion in 2021’s first quarter, representing an increase of 12.5% year over year, according to the analyst firm.

SolarWinds cyber attack costs organisations 11% of annual revenue, according to new research by IronNet Cybersecurity.

Global user data surveillance has increased for the seventh consecutive year, with data requests to tech giants tripling from 2013 to 2019.

Cybercriminals are using cracked games to target gamers with cryptomining malware, earning over $2 million in cryptocurrency.

Australia-based BAI Communications is expanding in the US with the acquisition of telecom infrastructure firm Mobilitie.

Auckland's Takapuna Beach is the landing point for a submarine cable that boosts New Zealand's international connectivity by almost 100%.

McAfee has released its latest cybersecurity report analysing cybercriminal activity related to malware and cyber threats in the first quarter of 2021.

Splunk launches Splunk Security Cloud, a data-centric security platform offering advanced analytics, automated operations, and threat intelligence.

Only 7% of security leaders report directly to the CEO, despite 60% of organizations experiencing a cyberattack, according to LogRhythm.

Digital payments, content, customer and social engagement, and remote learning are all helping to drive growth.

Australian firm Ultra Commerce acquires New Zealand's Vesta eCommerce to create a new, integrated eCommerce platform.

According to a report by @TheEIU, corporates fear cybercrime and employee leaks as the biggest risks to protecting trade secrets.

Although shipments fell 7% in 2020 due to the pandemic, the market has bounced back with shipments expected to grow 12% in 2021.

Adobe Sign secures IRAP certification, ensuring high levels of information security for digital and e-signatures.