Security breaches stories - Page 7
Industry experts weigh in on getting ready for GDPR
Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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data protection
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multi-cloud
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breach prevention
A recent worrying survey found that only 3 in every 10 UK businesses have started preparing for the GDPR - seven experts have provided their insights.
Krack vulnerability puts Wi-Fi networks and devices at risk
Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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breach prevention
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
A new Wi-Fi vulnerability named Krack could expose global networks and devices to eavesdropping, sparking concerns from cybersecurity experts and ISPs.
Not again… Expert discusses potential SECOND Equifax breach
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
It was only weeks ago that one of the single largest data breaches in history was announced - now Equifax may have been hacked again.
Hacking of national security projects highlights importance of patching
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
The recent release of the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) 2017 report revealed a small breach – with massive implications.
Cybersecurity still not top priority despite 85% businesses being breached
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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migration
Recent research reveals that cybersecurity is still taking a backseat despite the vast majority of businesses experiencing a breach in recent times.
Russian hackers steal from US government again – expert says US at fault
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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nsa
Piers Wilson says that in some ways, it is genuinely shocking that the NSA has allowed a contractor to expose vital US cyber-defence data like this.
Yahoo's colossal security breach - experts give their opinions
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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yahoo
Yahoo's latest news of a breach of 3m accounts is certainly nothing to cheer about, but experts from the industry give their insights on the matter.
2017 Equifax breach: Impact and lessons learned
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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security breaches
Digital Shadows VP, Rick Holland discusses the recent breach, its impact to Equifax and what other organisations can learn from it.
Hackers steal data through ‘easy back door’ in massive Deloitte breach
Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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firewalls
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casb
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breach prevention
In just the last few weeks we’ve had three major breaches go public, and experts say this one could have been easily prevented.
First half of 2017 sees 164% increase in stolen or compromised records
Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
There were 918 data breaches that led to a staggering 1.9 billion records being compromised around the world in the first half of 2017 alone.
Equifax data breach: The end of cybersecurity as we know it
Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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security breaches
One of the single largest data breaches in history was disclosed last week by the credit reporting giant, Equifax - here are three implications.
Beyond AV Tour hits Auckland & Wellington
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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breach prevention
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ai
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cybersecurity
Most cyber breaches are caused by non-malware attacks. Those attacks can’t be prevented by technologies like machine-learning AV and traditional AV.
Four key steps to improving your cyber defence capabilities
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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data protection
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
IT professionals suffering from breach fatigue must rethink cyber security strategies and focus on cyber defence.
Arbor Networks ponders what triggered the DBE hack - and how attackers did it
Thu, 20th Jul 2017
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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arbor networks
Questions abound on what triggered recent DBE website hacking and Arbor Networks ponders on possible tactics used.
Cybersecurity starts with training your employees
Wed, 12th Jul 2017
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edutech
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
At the end of an education and awareness initiative, all users should be able to understand how to identify security threats & how to respond to them.
ISPs build backdoors into customer modems, creating security breach
Tue, 30th May 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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breach prevention
Vodafone and Spark are among the ISPs. Their policy is to use the access for troubleshooting, but it still raises red flags.
Exclusive viewpoint: Self-propagating ransomware hits U.K & 90+ other countries
Tue, 16th May 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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breach prevention
The infections spread quickly, reportedly hitting as many as 100 countries, with Russian systems affected more than others. What was going on?.
Taking things back to basics: Ransomware and how we can prevent it
Mon, 8th May 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
How do you keep ransomware out? That question is on every organisation’s lips as the number of attacks spikes to unprecedented levels.
CompTIA: Navigating the decision-making process of an IT security engagement
Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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dlp
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
CompTIA have put together a number of questions to help businesses navigate the decision-making process of an IT security engagement.
Aquion signs on as first local Unisys Stealth value added reseller
Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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data protection
Aquion becomes ANZ's inaugural reseller of Unisys Stealth, offering top-notch cyber protection for enterprises and governments.