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Mandatory Data Breach Reporting – what you need to start doing right now
Breach Prevention

Mandatory Data Breach Reporting – what you need to start doing right now

Take heed or be caught out - Cyber-Risk puts together some tips to help you prepare for the breach reporting laws.

By Wayne Tufek • 8 min read • Mon, 8th May 2017

Global Stories

Exclusive viewpoint: Self-propagating ransomware hits U.K & 90+ other countries
Malware

Exclusive viewpoint: Self-propagating ransomware hits U.K & 90+ other countries

The infections spread quickly, reportedly hitting as many as 100 countries, with Russian systems affected more than others. What was going on?.

By Alan Zeichick • 5 min read • Tue, 16th May 2017
A short history of the computer password
Malware

A short history of the computer password

The concept of a password was developed so that users could only access their own specific files for their allotted four hours a week.

By Welivesecurity • 5 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017
How to protect your organisation from WannaCry ransomware
Malware

How to protect your organisation from WannaCry ransomware

Defend against the global WannaCry threat with robust cybersecurity measures and constant vigilance, says Carbon Black's team.

By Brian Baskin and Michael Viscuso • 4 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017
Big changes in the infosec landscape: Time to take note and take action
Malware

Big changes in the infosec landscape: Time to take note and take action

Do you like RDP? Good. So do attackers. Wait? What?! Yes, attackers love your weakly-defended RDP port as the payoff can be huge.

By Michael Aguilar • 5 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017
Future proofing solutions – what are we looking for in Hybrid Cloud Analytics?
Hybrid Cloud

Future proofing solutions – what are we looking for in Hybrid Cloud Analytics?

The move towards hybrid vehicles and sports equipment has now extended to watches, but what exactly is hybrid cloud analytics?.

By Sharryn Napier • 3 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017
8 reasons why you should move your ERP system to the cloud
Multi-cloud

8 reasons why you should move your ERP system to the cloud

A recent State of the Cloud Survey from RightScale revealed that 85% of enterprises in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) have a multi-cloud strategy.

By Sabby Gill • 3 min read • Sat, 13th May 2017
The rise of ransomware in Southeast Asia
Malware

The rise of ransomware in Southeast Asia

It is likely that cybercriminals will target on internet of things (IOT) devices in technologically, advanced economies throughout Southeast Asia.

By Aung Myo Myint • 4 min read • Fri, 12th May 2017
What we can learn from the Google Docs hack
Malware

What we can learn from the Google Docs hack

Remember, don't be embarrassed about falling victim. The more we talk about how these things happen the better we will be.

By Rick McElroy • 7 min read • Fri, 12th May 2017
The do's and don'ts of responding to ransomware
Malware

The do's and don'ts of responding to ransomware

Ransomware set to increase in volume and variety in 2017, but a smart incident response strategy can help prevent losses.

By Matt Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017
The importance of integration in enterprise applications
Unified Communications

The importance of integration in enterprise applications

Tech's evolution ushers in the era where seamless integration is vital for enterprise success; firms race to adapt.

By Mike Saxton • 3 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017
DDoS: How Big Data can help combat a real and prevalent threat
Distributed Denial of Service

DDoS: How Big Data can help combat a real and prevalent threat

DDoS attacks are becoming more and more prevalent. More than 2000 attacks observed every day force thousands of websites into shutdown.

By Adrian Smolski • 4 min read • Mon, 8th May 2017
Fingerprint security & biometrics: Three major myths busted
Malware

Fingerprint security & biometrics: Three major myths busted

Contrary to what many people assume biometric readers aren't foolproof. They have their own set of unique vulnerabilities. Fingerprints can be stolen.

By Welivesecurity • 3 min read • Mon, 8th May 2017
No favourites here: What makes up the art of cybersecurity warfare
Malware

No favourites here: What makes up the art of cybersecurity warfare

90% of major Australian businesses and government agencies have been targeted by cyber attacks in the past year.

By Scott McCrady • 4 min read • Mon, 8th May 2017
Firebox Cloud: Public cloud security for small and midsize businesses
Malware

Firebox Cloud: Public cloud security for small and midsize businesses

Small and midsize firms bolster cyber defences with Firebox Cloud, bringing enterprise-level security to the public cloud.

By Stephen Helm • 2 min read • Mon, 8th May 2017
EXCLUSIVE: Trends in the UC industry and how resellers can capitalise on them
Unified Communications

EXCLUSIVE: Trends in the UC industry and how resellers can capitalise on them

Recently we spoke with tech stalwart Randy McGraw on trends in the unified communications industry and just how the channel can capitalise on them.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 8th May 2017
Arbor Networks: Beware of headline risk with DDoS attacks
Distributed Denial of Service

Arbor Networks: Beware of headline risk with DDoS attacks

DDoS myths debunked: Arbor Networks stresses the danger of headline-induced misconceptions and the necessity for robust defence strategies.

By Tim Murphy • 4 min read • Fri, 5th May 2017

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