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The importance of stopping identity sprawl for cybersecurity
EduTech

The importance of stopping identity sprawl for cybersecurity

Most cyberattacks are caused by compromised credentials, according to the 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report.

By Serkan Cetin • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Aug 2022
Palo Alto Networks responds to rise in threats with MDR service
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks responds to rise in threats with MDR service

Unit 42 Managed Detection and Response is a new service that can offer continuous 24/7 threat detection, investigation and response.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2022
Research shows attacks on the gaming industry are getting worse
Malware

Research shows attacks on the gaming industry are getting worse

Web application attacks in the gaming sector have grown by 167% from Q1 2021 to Q1 2022, according to new research from Akamai.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2022
Security gaps in APIs plague organisations - study
DevOps

Security gaps in APIs plague organisations - study

Together, the findings highlight that existing solutions and API security tactics focused on shift-left strategies are failing to adequately protect APIs.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Thu, 4th Aug 2022
Qualys develops EASM capabilities for Cloud Platform
Cybersecurity

Qualys develops EASM capabilities for Cloud Platform

Qualys announces new External Attack Surface Management capabilities to provide a complete view of enterprise attack surface.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Aug 2022
More than a fifth of cybersecurity teams ban the use of public WiFi
Supply Chain

More than a fifth of cybersecurity teams ban the use of public WiFi

Verizon's fifth annual Mobile Security Index report has revealed a continued rise in significant cyberattacks in the last year involving a mobile/IoT device.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2022
Rimini Street announces new suite of security solutions for enterprises
Cloud Services

Rimini Street announces new suite of security solutions for enterprises

Rimini Street has announced the launch of Rimini Protect, a new suite of security solutions set to provide a more comprehensive layer of security.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2022
Phishing, software vulnerabilities cause 70% of cyber incidents
Firewalls

Phishing, software vulnerabilities cause 70% of cyber incidents

The heavy use of software vulnerabilities matches the opportunistic behaviour of threat actors who scour the internet for vulnerabilities and weak points.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2022
Ransomware now impacts 1 out of 40 organisations a week
Malware

Ransomware now impacts 1 out of 40 organisations a week

Retailers and the wholesale sector saw the largest spike in ransomware attacks, with an alarming increase of 182%. .

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2022
Why enhancing bot protection for web and API endpoints matters
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Why enhancing bot protection for web and API endpoints matters

The growing threat of malicious bots is putting businesses at risk. Find out how to protect your organization with an effective anti-bot solution.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2022
Manufacturing industry hard hit by ransomware, Akamai finds
Malware

Manufacturing industry hard hit by ransomware, Akamai finds

Akamai Technologies has revealed that nearly 30% of ransomware attacks worldwide launched by Conti targeted the manufacturing industry.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Jul 2022
Cyber threats impacting Australian and New Zealand businesses
Malware

Cyber threats impacting Australian and New Zealand businesses

Cybercriminals in Australia and New Zealand exploit technology, vulnerabilities exposed by COVID-19, and threats arising from eastern Europe.

By Corne Mare and Glenn Maiden • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Jul 2022
Aqua Security unveils out-of-the-box runtime protection
Data Protection

Aqua Security unveils out-of-the-box runtime protection

Aqua Security has launched out-of-the-box runtime protection with minimal configuration to stop attacks in real-time on running workloads.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2022
Business services top target of ransomware attacks
Malware

Business services top target of ransomware attacks

Trellix has released The Threat Report: Summer 2022, analysing cybersecurity trends and attack methods from the first quarter of 2022.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2022
Emerson and Nozomi Networks expand partnership for cyber resiliency outcomes
Network Infrastructure

Emerson and Nozomi Networks expand partnership for cyber resiliency outcomes

Emerson and Nozomi Networks partner to offer advanced cybersecurity solutions for industrial control systems, enhancing customer outcomes.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Majority of execs in SEA anticipate ransomware attacks
Malware

Majority of execs in SEA anticipate ransomware attacks

Kaspersky's study uncovers that more than half believe a ransomware attack against their business is too small to worry about.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2022
Cyber-preparedness about informed business leadership
Malware

Cyber-preparedness about informed business leadership

Kiwi businesses should re-think how they respond to ransomware attacks as they become more common, says Accenture.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2022
Australians lose $300 million to scams in first half of 2022
Email Security

Australians lose $300 million to scams in first half of 2022

The total losses from January to June 2022 have more than doubled compared to the first half of 2021, where Australians lost a combined $139 million.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2022