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Bitdefender releases free decryption tool for MegaCortex
Ransomware

Bitdefender releases free decryption tool for MegaCortex

The free tool helps victims encrypted by MegaCortex ransomware restore their files and recover following a successful attack.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jan 2023
Kaspersky researchers reveal worrying development of APT BlueNoroff
Malware

Kaspersky researchers reveal worrying development of APT BlueNoroff

Kaspersky researchers have discovered that the advanced persistent threat actor BlueNoroff recently added sophisticated new malware strains to its arsenal.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jan 2023
Kaspersky predicts shifts in threat landscape to industrial control systems in 2023
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Kaspersky predicts shifts in threat landscape to industrial control systems in 2023

Kaspersky predicts a shift in advanced persistent threat (APT) activity against industrial organisations and OT systems in new industries and locations.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Nov 2022
Ransomware activity doubles in transportation, shipping
Ransomware

Ransomware activity doubles in transportation, shipping

The telecom industry ranks globally as the most impacted by ransomware, followed by transportation and shipping.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2022
Building on the 'Essential Eight' with a people-centric approach to cybersecurity
Internet of Things

Building on the 'Essential Eight' with a people-centric approach to cybersecurity

Organisations often combat threats by placing too much emphasis on technology alone and too little emphasis on people and their behaviour.

By Yvette Lejins • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2022
FortiGuard predicts rise in advanced threat methods
Malware

FortiGuard predicts rise in advanced threat methods

New research predicts the convergence of advanced persistent threat methods with cybercrime, enabling a new wave of destructive attacks at scale.

By Mitchell Hageman • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2022
Bitdefender, Sharp partner up for printer security
Partner Programmes

Bitdefender, Sharp partner up for printer security

The partnership enables the integration of Bitdefender antimalware technology into Sharp's new range of Future Workplace A3 multifunction printers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022
Securonix appoints Ajay Biyani as Vice President
Digital Transformation

Securonix appoints Ajay Biyani as Vice President

Securonix appoints Ajay Biyani as VP for Asia Pacific and Japan, with plans to expand the company's footprint and double revenue growth by 2024.

By Nadine Rogers • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2022
Secureworks introduces XDR platform as ransomware escalates
Ransomware

Secureworks introduces XDR platform as ransomware escalates

Secureworks is bringing its Taegis cybersecurity platform to Japan to help organizations enhance their cybersecurity defenses and reduce cyber risk.

By Nadine Rogers • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2022
Kaspersky uncovers details about active cyber-espionage campaign
Malware

Kaspersky uncovers details about active cyber-espionage campaign

Nearly 10 years since experts unmasked an active cyber-espionage campaign, the state-sponsored group continues to show prolific updating of tactics.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2022
APAC accounts for 1/4 of global malicious emails in 2022
Phishing

APAC accounts for 1/4 of global malicious emails in 2022

There are three main factors which cause the bulk of spam emails targeting APAC: population, high adoption of e-services, and pandemic lockdowns.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Sep 2022
Kaspersky uncovers new attacks by advanced persistent threat group
Malware

Kaspersky uncovers new attacks by advanced persistent threat group

The attacks involved modifications of the well-known malware, DTrack, as well as the use of a brand-new Maui ransomware.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2022
Nozomi Networks Labs identifies impacts on 2022 threat landscape
Malware

Nozomi Networks Labs identifies impacts on 2022 threat landscape

Nozomi Networks' latest research reveals wiper malware, IoT botnet activity, and the Russia/Ukraine war as key threats in 2022.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Aug 2022
Flashpoint says vulnerability disclosure 'highly volatile'
EduTech

Flashpoint says vulnerability disclosure 'highly volatile'

The vulnerability disclosure landscape is highly volatile, with unreported vulnerabilities and inaccurate scoring, according to Flashpoint.

By Zach Thompson • 3 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
Bitdefender unveils MSP continuous threat monitoring service
Digital Transformation

Bitdefender unveils MSP continuous threat monitoring service

Bitdefender has launched MDR Foundations, a managed security service for MSPs that provides continuous threat monitoring and response.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Jul 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Customer records compromised in 29% of NZ orgs - Trend Micro
Data Protection

Customer records compromised in 29% of NZ orgs - Trend Micro

Nearly a third of New Zealand firms have had customer records compromised multiple times in the past year, according to a report from Trend Micro.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Nov 2022
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