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Threat Landscape stories - Page 35

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Microsoft NZ and TupuToa to boost diversity in cybersecurity sector
Fri, 27th May 2022
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it training
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dei
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cybersecurity
Microsoft NZ partners with TupuToa to create a cybersecurity employment programme, aiming to increase diversity in the industry in New Zealand.
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Fortinet introduces self-learning AI in latest offering
Fri, 27th May 2022
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Fortinet is introducing self-learning AI capabilities in its new network detection and response offering, FortiNDR.
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Elevation of Privilege the top 2021 Microsoft vulnerability
Thu, 26th May 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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microsoft
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security vulnerabilities
BeyondTrust's 2022 Microsoft Vulnerabilities Report reveals that Elevation of Privilege is the top vulnerability category for the second year running.
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Check Point and CCTV expert join forces to boost protection
Thu, 26th May 2022
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surveillance
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partner programmes
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cloud services
The partnership will involve Check Point Quantum IoT Protect Nano Agent being embedded in Provision-ISR’s CCTV cameras for on-device runtime protection.
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Vishing attacks reach all time high - Agari and PhishLabs
Wed, 25th May 2022
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Vishing cases have increased by 550% in the past year, overtaking business email compromise as the second most reported response-based email threat.
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APAC ranks third-highest region targeted by ransomware
Wed, 25th May 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Asia Pacific has ranked the third-highest region globally to be targeted by ransomware, according to cybersecurity firm Group-IB.
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Employees on the frontline of cyber defense - report
Wed, 25th May 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
In the first quarter of 2022, employees found themselves more than ever at the frontline of cyber defense, according to a new report from Kroll.
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Understanding the weight on security leader’s shoulders, and how to shift it
Fri, 20th May 2022
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devops
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apm
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breach prevention
Millions of dollars are being invested in cybersecurity in Australia and New Zealand to combat increasing threats.
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Maintaining secure systems with expectations of flexible work
Fri, 20th May 2022
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saas
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
New Zealand businesses are embracing flexible working but must also prioritize cybersecurity to protect data from cyber threats.
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RedShield leverages AWS to scale cybersecurity services
Fri, 20th May 2022
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ddos
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hyperscale
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public cloud
RedShield is using Amazon Web Services to enhance its web application security services and launch a next-gen architecture for DDoS protection.
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New vulnerabilities found in Nuspire’s Q1 2022 Threat Report
Thu, 19th May 2022
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malware
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ddos
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advanced persistent threat protection
Nuspire's Q1 2022 Threat Report reveals surge in threat actor activity as new vulnerabilities emerge. Mirai, STRRAT and Emotet see a resurgence.
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How to modernise legacy apps without compromising security
Wed, 18th May 2022
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ddos
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devops
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data analytics
At a time when digital transformation has become central to business, even the most important applications come with a ‘use-by’ date.
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Fortinet's Security Fabric hits new record for integrations
Tue, 17th May 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The Fortinet Security Fabric has surpassed 500 technology integrations with more than 300 Fabric-Ready Technology Alliance Partners.
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ThoughtLab reveals 10 best practices for cybersecurity in 2022
Fri, 13th May 2022
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supply chain & logistics
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
ThoughtLab's cybersecurity benchmarking study reveals increasing breaches and inadequate preparedness in large organizations.
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Use of malware, botnets and exploits expands in Q1 2022
Thu, 12th May 2022
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malware
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ddos
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cybersecurity
Malware, botnet, and exploit activity increased in Q1 2022, according to a report by managed security services provider Nuspire.
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A10 Networks finds over 15 million DDoS weapons in 2021
Wed, 11th May 2022
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malware
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ddos
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zero trust security
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.
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Cybersecurity starts with education
Tue, 10th May 2022
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
In 2021, 80% of Australian organisations responding to the Sophos State of Ransomware study reported being hit by ransomware.
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New report reveals evolving techniques targeting cloud-native environments
Fri, 6th May 2022
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application security
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open source
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cybersecurity
Companies are adopting cloud-native technologies faster than ever before. Unfortunately, with new technology comes new threats and challenges.
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World (un)Password day? Yubico releases MFA guide encouraging new ideas
Thu, 5th May 2022
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mfa
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
In a slight departure from traditional World Password Day lore, Yubico has today announced a multi-factor authentication (MFA) guide.
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Shopping for cyber insurance? Six questions to ask before calling the insurer
Wed, 4th May 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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risk & compliance
The cyber threat landscape has always been worrisome, but today these concerns are heightened given an anticipated uptick in cyber-attacks from bad actors.