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Use of malware, botnets and exploits expands in Q1 2022

Malware, botnet, and exploit activity increased in Q1 2022, according to a report by managed security services provider Nuspire.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th May 2022

Malware

A10 Networks finds over 15 million DDoS weapons in 2021

A10 Networks notes that in the 2H 2021 reporting period, its security research team tracked more than 15.4 million Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) weapons.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th May 2022

Malware

Cybersecurity starts with education

In 2021, 80% of Australian organisations responding to the Sophos State of Ransomware study reported being hit by ransomware.

By John Donovan • 4 min read • Tue, 10th May 2022

Virtualisation

New report reveals evolving techniques targeting cloud-native environments

Companies are adopting cloud-native technologies faster than ever before. Unfortunately, with new technology comes new threats and challenges.

By Paul Calatayud • 4 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022

Multi-factor authentication

World (un)Password day? Yubico releases MFA guide encouraging new ideas

In a slight departure from traditional World Password Day lore, Yubico has today announced a multi-factor authentication (MFA) guide.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Thu, 5th May 2022

Malware

Shopping for cyber insurance? Six questions to ask before calling the insurer

The cyber threat landscape has always been worrisome, but today these concerns are heightened given an anticipated uptick in cyber-attacks from bad actors.

By Geoff Schomburgk • 6 min read • Wed, 4th May 2022

Ransomware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from CyberArk

Today we are joined by CyberArk regional manager for ANZ Thomas Fikentscher, who gives us some expert insight into the company's Threat Landscape 2022 Report.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2022

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

NCSC ANZAC address highlights the importance of strong relationships for cyber threat prevention

NCSC Director Lisa Fong shares insight on cyber challenges and opportunities facing NZ, highlighting the importance of working with allies to tackle threats.

By Mitchell Hageman • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2022

Virtualisation

New strategies for cloud-native attacks - Aqua Security

New research from Aqua Security reveals attackers are using more sophisticated techniques to target cloud-native environments.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2022

Unified Communications

The increasing importance of cyber threat intelligence

Globally, the cyber threat level to organisations remains high, and the current situation only serves to highlight this further.

By Anthony Stitt • 5 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2022

DevOps

Gartner names Micro Focus as Magic Quadrant security leader

Micro Focus has been recognized as a leader for the ninth consecutive time in Gartner's 2022 Magic Quadrant for Application Security Testing (AST).

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2022

Digital Transformation

Gigamon appoints Shane Buckley as President & CEO

Gigamon announces new CEO, Shane Buckley, as company invests in deep observability market; former CEO Paul Hooper to remain on board of directors.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2022

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Attackers innovate, adapt to achieve mission - report

While progress has been made in threat detection and response, adversaries continue to innovate and adapt to achieve their mission in targeted environments.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Fri, 22nd Apr 2022