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New report reveals countries most targeted by 'significant' cyber-attacks
Cybersecurity

New report reveals countries most targeted by 'significant' cyber-attacks

US suffers 156 significant cyber-attacks between 2006-2020, compared to UK's 47, India's 23, Germany's 21, and Australia's 16.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2020
The real reason to use risk-based authentication in the enterprise
Multi-factor authentication

The real reason to use risk-based authentication in the enterprise

By analysing what the user knows, has, and does, the risk engine can identify legitimate users while denying access to intruders.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2020
Inteview: Mimecast security expert on why email attacks are more successful than ever
Phishing

Inteview: Mimecast security expert on why email attacks are more successful than ever

Email attacks, especially phishing, are more sophisticated amid the pandemic, says Garrett O'Hara of Mimecast, making them harder to detect and prevent.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2020
Keyfactor and Primekey announce partnership to automate PKI
Multi-cloud

Keyfactor and Primekey announce partnership to automate PKI

Keyfactor and Primekey have partnered to simplify and automate public key infrastructure (PKI) for large-scale enterprise and IoT deployments.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2020
Remote working trend bolsters cybersecurity investment - but downturn predicted
Firewalls

Remote working trend bolsters cybersecurity investment - but downturn predicted

A new report from Canalys indicates investment in cybersecurity has increased 9.7% - but worsening economic conditions could turn the statistic around.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2020
54% rise in gaming-related cyber attacks recorded in April
Malware

54% rise in gaming-related cyber attacks recorded in April

Cyber attacks on gaming platforms surged by 54% in April, as lockdowns boosted player numbers, with Minecraft being the most targeted game.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
State-based cyber attack targeting Australian government and businesses
Malware

State-based cyber attack targeting Australian government and businesses

Prime Minister Scott Morrison told media on Friday morning that a 'malicious' attack by a state-based cyber actor is underway in the country.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2020
Phishing becoming more prolific and impregnable - report
Phishing

Phishing becoming more prolific and impregnable - report

The study, conducted with VirusTotal and WHOIS XML, analysed more than 600,000 domains to accurately track malicious activity throughout the pandemic.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2020
Phishing attack exploited Samsung, Adobe servers for Office 365 credentials
DataCentre infrastructure

Phishing attack exploited Samsung, Adobe servers for Office 365 credentials

The campaign used seemingly credible web domain names to lure its victims and bypass security filters, including from Oxford University, Adobe and Samsung.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2020
Oracle combines cloud automation with comms security in new solution
Unified Communications

Oracle combines cloud automation with comms security in new solution

Oracle's new AI-powered Communications Security Shield Cloud proactively shields enterprises from network threats, ensuring safer, real-time communications.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2020
In IT security, 'good enough' is no longer good enough
Malware

In IT security, 'good enough' is no longer good enough

Cyber attackers live by the motto 'Never let a good crisis go to waste', and COVID-19 delivers a perfect storm of opportunity for them.

By Greg Wyman • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2020
Microsoft releases latest edition of Security Endpoints Threats report
Malware

Microsoft releases latest edition of Security Endpoints Threats report

Microsoft's latest Security Endpoints Threats report highlights a persistent gap in cyber threat exposure between APAC's developed and developing nations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2020
Security threats endanger tens of millions working from home
Distributed Denial of Service

Security threats endanger tens of millions working from home

Taking measures to prevent disruption to critical servers is paramount, and distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks are high on the list of threats.

By Pascal Geenens • 6 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2020
60% of IT managers think email cyber-attacks are 'inevitable' - report
Phishing

60% of IT managers think email cyber-attacks are 'inevitable' - report

A report from Mimecast reveals that 60% of IT managers see email cyber-attacks as unavoidable within the next year, heightening security concerns.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2020
Security spotlight on recent breaches highlights need for effective CASBs
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Security spotlight on recent breaches highlights need for effective CASBs

Recent major data breaches affecting millions highlight the urgent need for effective CASBs to safeguard against threats, especially in BYOD environments.

By Juan Lugo • 7 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2020
Ransomware attacks swell, average ransom payments rise - report
Malware

Ransomware attacks swell, average ransom payments rise - report

Ransomware attacks are escalating as the average ransom payment hits USD $18,000, with 57% of companies capitulating to demands, a report reveals.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2020
'Huge disconnect' between employer and employee perception of security
Cybersecurity

'Huge disconnect' between employer and employee perception of security

59% of IT managers in a survey conducted by Forrester say they are doing enough for their organisation's cybersecurity, yet 53% of employees disagree.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2020
NASA's cybersecurity incidents rose 266% last year
Cybersecurity

NASA's cybersecurity incidents rose 266% last year

NASA experienced a 266% rise in cyber incidents last year, highlighting vulnerabilities as budget cuts hampered its cybersecurity defences.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2020