Threat Landscape stories - Page 47

COVID-19-themed threats and Powershell malware surge, according to McAfee's Threats Report. Average threats reached 648 per minute, a 10% increase.

Fortinet has named CCL and Spark as Growth Partner of the Year in its Partner of the Year Awards for the Asia-Pacific region.

Almost all organisations faced mobile cyber-threats in 2020, as remote working increased concerns about mobile security, says Check Point Software.

Rhipe-owned value-add distributor emt Distribution has secured Asia Pacific distribution rights for an Israel-based cybersecurity firm Orchestra Group.

Massive shift to remote working during the pandemic has accelerated the adoption of hybrid cloud, while increasing the risk of cyberattacks.

Advanced threat actors engaged in cyberespionage in the Asia Pacific have upped their game in a new campaign, according to Kaspersky.

Businesses at risk from cyber criminals due to rushed remote working during COVID-19, says Verizon. 49% experienced cybersecurity issues.

IT security company, Radware, discusses the challenges and solutions surrounding cloud security in an interview with TechDay.

The financial threat landscape experienced a game-changing pandemic year, according to a new report from Kaspersky.

Cybercriminals used the time to plan more malicious propagation techniques, both new and evolved from previous methods.

This collaboration between the two cloud-native security companies provides joint customers with adaptive, risk-based access control to private applications.

Surprisingly, a vast volume of malicious traffic can reach a residential device, writes Radware head of research Daniel Smith.

Dragos has expanded its market presence in Australia and New Zealand to serve growth with industrial cybersecurity customers.

CSO Group has secured a four-year, AU$16 million deal with the NSW Department of Communities and Justice for cybersecurity capabilities.

Adversaries are highly adaptable as they conduct sophisticated attacks, particularly against remote workers, digital supply chains, and core networks.

The human element is often overlooked in cybersecurity. Training, collaboration, and policies are key to creating a strong cybersecurity culture.

New research from Nozomi Networks Labs found that attackers are doubling down on high-value targets and weaponising the software supply chain.

Distributed workforces and changing environments render traditional network security tools insufficient, requiring a shift to security-driven networking.

Trend Micro has rolled out new extended detection and response (XDR) capabilities through a new platform called Vision One.

Dicker Data becomes exclusive distributor of Trend Micro products in New Zealand, strengthening their security portfolio.