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Plenty more phish in the sea: 1.4 million of them each month, says Webroot
Malware

Plenty more phish in the sea: 1.4 million of them each month, says Webroot

Over 1.3 million unique phishing sites are being created monthly, becoming more targeted and harder to detect, according to Webroot.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017
Addressing cybersecurity transparency for stronger protection
Breach Prevention

Addressing cybersecurity transparency for stronger protection

Security firm Aleron says that cybersecurity management is a complex problem and transparency can result in even more ambiguity.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017
6 months under siege: the malware story so far in 2017
Malware

6 months under siege: the malware story so far in 2017

Maya Horowitz, Threat Intelligence Group Manager at Check Point explores the major trends in global malware attacks during the first half of 2017.

By Maya Horowitz • 6 min read • Sat, 16th Sep 2017
Measure and mitigate risk to build a comprehensive cyber defense
Network Infrastructure

Measure and mitigate risk to build a comprehensive cyber defense

It is helpful to think of cybersecurity risk as a three-dimensional concept: a function of threat, vulnerability and consequence.

By Sharon Chan • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
Darktrace joins UK Prime Minister on trade mission to Japan
AI Security

Darktrace joins UK Prime Minister on trade mission to Japan

Darktrace EMEA CEO Poppy Gustafsson is one of a select group of business leaders accompanying UK Prime Minister on a trade mission to Japan.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017
Once prominent infection method now declining - short blip or for good?
Malware

Once prominent infection method now declining - short blip or for good?

An expert from Digital Shadows dissects the once prominent method of infection known as exploit kits and whether they remain a threat.

By Rick Holland • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017
The 'dream team' for future-proofing security operations
AI Security

The 'dream team' for future-proofing security operations

Michael Sentonas, vice president of technology strategy at CrowdStrike talks about how to get your organisation's cybersecurity operations in order.

By Michael Sentonas • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017
Report: APAC firms must drop risky apps and polish cyber hygiene
Malware

Report: APAC firms must drop risky apps and polish cyber hygiene

Asia Pacific has poor cybersecurity hygiene and likes to risk the use of dodgy applications, according to Fortinet's latest threat report.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017
Forcepoint snaps up former Fortinet APAC sales VP to lead local growth
Firewalls

Forcepoint snaps up former Fortinet APAC sales VP to lead local growth

Forcepoint, the cybersecurity firm, has appointed George Chang, former VP of APAC sales at Fortinet, as its new VP of sales for APAC.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
Check Point's latest threat research taken from data you can see in real time
Malware

Check Point's latest threat research taken from data you can see in real time

Check Point has taken the latest results from its Cyber Attack Trends: Mid Year Report from data that viewers can see happening in real time.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017
How to drop complexity and move to a more efficient security strategy
Security Information and Event Management

How to drop complexity and move to a more efficient security strategy

Organisations should shift their focus from reacting to cyber threats to adopting proactive measures, according to CenturyLink.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Aug 2017
Webroot takes over Securecast in move to take cyber awareness training to mass market
Phishing

Webroot takes over Securecast in move to take cyber awareness training to mass market

Webroot has officially acquired security awareness training platform Securecast and has plans to take the new integrated solution to the mass market.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017
Rackspace puts focus on data protection & compliance with newest offering
Data Protection

Rackspace puts focus on data protection & compliance with newest offering

Managed cloud provider Rackspace has moved further into the cybersecurity market with a new data protection and compliance solution.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Threat Landscape stories

Aura InfoSec brings online cybersecurity training tool to all NZ businesses
EduTech

Aura InfoSec brings online cybersecurity training tool to all NZ businesses

Aura Information Security launches CyberWise, an online cybersecurity training resource to help businesses reduce cyber attack risks.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
Holistic information security & business continuity helps businesses prevent disruption
Malware

Holistic information security & business continuity helps businesses prevent disruption

Based in Auckland, they have a strong history of protecting New Zealand organisations from disruptive and damaging incidents before they take control.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017
Forcepoint announces distie partnership with Orca Tech in Australia
Partner Programmes

Forcepoint announces distie partnership with Orca Tech in Australia

The specialist security distributor will become a key strategic partner for Forcepoint, focusing on both enterprise and government customers.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017
Kroll takes on Hong Kong market with new APAC cybersecurity lead
Risk & Compliance

Kroll takes on Hong Kong market with new APAC cybersecurity lead

Paul Jackson joins Kroll as the new APAC cybersecurity lead, bringing vast expertise from Hong Kong Police Force and JP Morgan.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017
Sandboxing and threat intelligence: Proactive defence against ransomware
Malware

Sandboxing and threat intelligence: Proactive defence against ransomware

Ingram Micro's Swapneil Diwaan explains the need for speed in preventing fast-moving cyber threats including ransomware.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017