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EXCLUSIVE: Continuum leaders share insights on state of cybercrime
Partner Programmes

EXCLUSIVE: Continuum leaders share insights on state of cybercrime

We were able to catch up with two of Continuum's executives after its sold out European Partner day - they both see danger ahead for SMBs.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018
IoT attacks, ransomware, and steganography? Fortinet looks at the latest cybercrime trends
Malware

IoT attacks, ransomware, and steganography? Fortinet looks at the latest cybercrime trends

Fortinet says that stenography as an attack vector hasn't had too much visibility in the last several years but it could be the start of a resurgence.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018
REPORT: Ransomware decreasing in quantity but increasing in potency
Malware

REPORT: Ransomware decreasing in quantity but increasing in potency

A new report from SonicWall has shed light on the current threat landscape with the company recording an astonishing 9.32b malware attacks in 2017.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2018
GDPR is imminent but 69% of businesses can't secure customer data
Storage

GDPR is imminent but 69% of businesses can't secure customer data

​GDPR is looming (May 25) over the heads of IT staff throughout Europe and beyond but this survey found data is still not being managed properly.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2018
Secondary data – the paradigm-shifting resource overlooked by businesses
Data Analytics

Secondary data – the paradigm-shifting resource overlooked by businesses

Secondary data has become elevated within the business as its value is uncovered across a number of key areas.

By Chris Gondek • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018
Gartner positions Trustwave as a new “Leader” in MQ for managed security services
Trustwave

Gartner positions Trustwave as a new “Leader” in MQ for managed security services

Trustwave was previously positioned as a Challenger in the 2017 version of the report, marking its first appearance in the report.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
Why banks need to show more initiative in tackling cyber fraud
Malware

Why banks need to show more initiative in tackling cyber fraud

Why financial institutions need to combat the increasingly complex and intelligent threat landscape with a holistic security approach.

By Shahnawaz Backer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2018
Cybercriminals likely to attempt GDPR extortion for greater ROI
Malware

Cybercriminals likely to attempt GDPR extortion for greater ROI

Trend Micro says cybercriminals are becoming more business-minded and are likely to target organisations that are trying to comply with GDPR.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2018
CrowdStrike detail rise of state-sponsored attacks in new global threat report
Malware

CrowdStrike detail rise of state-sponsored attacks in new global threat report

CrowdStrike's 2018 Global Threat Report spotlights the rise in state-sponsored cyber attacks, revealing a shift in how adversaries share and repurpose tactics.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2018
The risks of DDoS and why availability is everything
Distributed Denial of Service

The risks of DDoS and why availability is everything

We've all experienced the feeling of frustration, or even desperation, when the online services we expect are not available when we need them.

By Tim Murphy • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018
New advisory platform finds 41m PDFs part of a cyberattack in last 3 months
Malware

New advisory platform finds 41m PDFs part of a cyberattack in last 3 months

Barracuda announced the availability of its new platform that provides advanced threat trends in real time - along with some shocking findings.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2018
Dimension Data to offer Cisco cloud security platform
Cloud Security

Dimension Data to offer Cisco cloud security platform

Dimension first implemented Cisco tech for its 28,000 employees and saw its clients' requirements for supporting an increasingly mobile workforce.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018
Top leaders revealed in Gartner's 2018 Endpoint Protection Quadrant
Firewalls

Top leaders revealed in Gartner's 2018 Endpoint Protection Quadrant

Gartner's 2018 Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms has revealed the latest batch of leaders which include Trend Micro, Sophos, & Symantec.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Threat Landscape stories

What cyber security needs to go beyond the network
Firewalls

What cyber security needs to go beyond the network

Forward thinking companies are going beyond penetration testing to employ a more holistic approach to cyber security.

By Murray Goldschmidt • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2018
Microsoft explores Australian CISOs' most common problems in cybersecurity
Phishing

Microsoft explores Australian CISOs' most common problems in cybersecurity

Australia needs at least another 500 more cyber graduates to meet existing demand for cybersecurity as CISOs tackle the shortage.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018
Singapore firms suffer cybersecurity inertia as attacks take heavy toll
DevOps

Singapore firms suffer cybersecurity inertia as attacks take heavy toll

Despite Singapore's technological advancements, research from CyberArk reveals 38% of firms rarely update their security strategies even after cyber attacks.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018
Is the IoT putting Kiwis at risk?
Internet of Things

Is the IoT putting Kiwis at risk?

As Kiwis embrace IoT devices, a new Trend Micro report reveals a surge in cybersecurity threats, with homes at risk due to poor security measures.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018
Proficio & Cybersight to deliver anti-ransomware protection through worldwide SOCs
Malware

Proficio & Cybersight to deliver anti-ransomware protection through worldwide SOCs

Managed security services provider Proficio and cybersecurity firm CyberSight are joining forces to offer anti-ransomware through SOC-as-a-Service.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2018