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ESET included in Forrester Enterprise EDR report
Endpoint Protection

ESET included in Forrester Enterprise EDR report

The report provides an overview of the technology players in the EDR market and offers insights into understanding their capabilities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2020
Data is more valuable to cyber attackers than cash - report
Malware

Data is more valuable to cyber attackers than cash - report

A Positive Technologies report reveals data theft now surpasses cash as the main goal for cyber attackers, reflecting a 20-point annual rise.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2020
Fortinet cyber threat report paints bleak picture
Firewalls

Fortinet cyber threat report paints bleak picture

The report reveals cybercriminals are maximising global economic and political realities to further enable their goal.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020
Microsoft NZ rolls out free AccountGuard service ahead of general election
Email Security

Microsoft NZ rolls out free AccountGuard service ahead of general election

Ahead of New Zealand's general election, Microsoft NZ unveils its free AccountGuard service to protect political entities and NGOs from cyber threats.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2020
Mobile malware and exploitation amongst biggest cyber threats for 2020
Supply Chain

Mobile malware and exploitation amongst biggest cyber threats for 2020

Mobile malware threats and cybercriminal exploitation of mobile devices in the Asia Pacific region are set to rise in 2020, warns Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2020
Cyber-gangs using SSH identities to sell on the black market
Malware

Cyber-gangs using SSH identities to sell on the black market

Only 10% of organisations believe they have complete and accurate intelligence over all SSH machine identities.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2020
Interview: Group-IB outlines global threats to stability in cyberspace
Distributed Denial of Service

Interview: Group-IB outlines global threats to stability in cyberspace

Cybersecurity firm Group-IB unveils alarming cyber threat landscape in High-Tech Crime Trends 2019/2020 report, spotlighting state-sponsored attackers.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2019
APT groups conducting more targeted intrusions – Accenture
Malware

APT groups conducting more targeted intrusions – Accenture

Analysts now see an emergence of malware executed through web browsers focused on targeting online merchants and retailers specifically.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2019
In brief: What's on at CyberCrimeCon 2019 Singapore
Cybersecurity

In brief: What's on at CyberCrimeCon 2019 Singapore

CyberCrimeCon 2019 Singapore on November 29 will showcase threat analysis, world-class expertise, and best practices in cybersecurity.

By Sara Barker • 8 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2019
Data loss prevention: Why digital images should not be overlooked
Data Loss Prevention

Data loss prevention: Why digital images should not be overlooked

Digital images are increasingly being used as mechanisms for cyber-attacks. What can organisations to minimise risks and mitigate against this advanced threat?.

By Guy Bunker • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2019
Over 50% of incident response requests occur after damage complete – Kaspersky
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Over 50% of incident response requests occur after damage complete – Kaspersky

Over 50% of incident response requests in 2018 were made after significant damage had already occurred, says Kaspersky's latest report.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
Cylance report looks into questionable pentesting practices
Semiconductors

Cylance report looks into questionable pentesting practices

The report demonstrates how the line distinguishing pentesting exercises from actual threat actor behaviour has thinned.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019
CyberX launches automated threat extraction platform
IoT Security

CyberX launches automated threat extraction platform

CyberX unveils Ganymede, an automated threat extraction platform leveraging machine learning to detect IoT and ICS malware, enhancing industrial cybersecurity.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2019
Fortinet extends application security on Amazon Web Services
Firewalls

Fortinet extends application security on Amazon Web Services

Fortinet to secure applications on AWS with FortiWeb Cloud WAF-as-a-Service while protecting applications and APIs and addressing compliance requirements.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2019
ESET researchers break down latest arsenal of the infamous Sednit group
Cybersecurity

ESET researchers break down latest arsenal of the infamous Sednit group

ESET researchers unveil Sednit's enhanced Zebrocy backdoor, capable of executing 30+ commands; phishing tactics highlight group's evolving methods.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2019
ASUS' own servers compromised in malware attack
Malware

ASUS' own servers compromised in malware attack

ASUS' genuine servers have been compromised in attack that has put hundreds of thousands of users at risk of malware infection.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2019
Flashpoint: APAC companies must factor geopolitics in cyber strategies
Risk & Compliance

Flashpoint: APAC companies must factor geopolitics in cyber strategies

As geopolitical tensions spike, APAC firms must integrate political risk into their cyber strategies, as both criminal and state-sponsored threats grow.

By Aaron Shraberg • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2019
IBM Security: Cybercriminals focusing on cryptojacking
IBM Security

IBM Security: Cybercriminals focusing on cryptojacking

IBM Security's 2019 report indicates a shift in cybercriminal tactics, with cryptojacking attacks doubling those of ransomware as hackers seek easier profits.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2019

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