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Kiwi Stories

Cyber Threat stories

Kiwi SMBs strengthen their cyber defences as threats rise
Disaster Recovery

Kiwi SMBs strengthen their cyber defences as threats rise

Results from the survey found that 89% of SMBs have signed up for security solutions to protect against threats.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Mar 2018
Three key elements to protect Kiwi enterprises from cyber threats
Firewalls

Three key elements to protect Kiwi enterprises from cyber threats

Executive teams must invest in continually improving security management processes to prevent successful attacks.

By Ian Raper • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2017
Unplugging the USB cybersecurity threat
Data Protection

Unplugging the USB cybersecurity threat

USB malware can shut plants and sewage systems, prompting Honeywell to launch a tool that checks removable drives before they connect.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017

Global Stories

Cyber Threat stories

New Zealander appointed as Global Cyber Alliance ambassador
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

New Zealander appointed as Global Cyber Alliance ambassador

New Zealander Tony Krzyzewski is one of eight international ambassadors appointed to the Global Cyber Alliance.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018
How top CIOs prevent cyber threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

How top CIOs prevent cyber threats

With malicious actors launching increasingly bold attacks, these are the top strategies CISOs use to fend off the danger.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 1 min read • Tue, 5th Jun 2018
Growing IoT adoption putting Australians at risk of cyber attacks
Internet of Things

Growing IoT adoption putting Australians at risk of cyber attacks

IoT adoption rises 55% in Australia, but lack of security puts consumers at risk of cyber attacks, warns report.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018
North Korea's threat actors operating from other countries
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

North Korea's threat actors operating from other countries

North Korea conducts malicious cyber operations from countries including India, Malaysia, New Zealand, Nepal, Kenya, Mozambique, Indonesia, and China.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 7th May 2018
Cryptominers posing a new threat for enterprise IT infrastructures
Crypto

Cryptominers posing a new threat for enterprise IT infrastructures

As well as viruses, trojans, worms and ransomware attacks, IT managers now have a new threat to worry about: cryptominers.

By Scott Robertson • 4 min read • Fri, 4th May 2018
34 tech heavyweights stand strong: Protecting the globe from cyber threats
Virtualisation

34 tech heavyweights stand strong: Protecting the globe from cyber threats

Not only with the companies protect customers, they've also vowed not to help governments who want to go on the cyber offensive.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Apr 2018
You're invited: Sydney's 2nd Annual Safety, Security and Counter-Terrorism Forum
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

You're invited: Sydney's 2nd Annual Safety, Security and Counter-Terrorism Forum

Join leading security experts and execs at Sydney's 2nd Annual Safety, Security and Counter-Terrorism Forum from April 30 to May 2. Secure your spot now!.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
Malicious 'bad bots' account for more web traffic than ever before
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Malicious 'bad bots' account for more web traffic than ever before

4% of bad bot traffic is made up of moderate or sophisticated bots, which evade detection by distributing their attacks over multiple IP addresses.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Mar 2018
eCommerce requires beefed up cybersecurity to function well
Marketing Technologies

eCommerce requires beefed up cybersecurity to function well

In an increasingly interconnected world, online shopping and electronic transactions have now transcended its innovation status.

By Samantha Cruz • 5 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018
Cybersecurity Advisors Network appoints Sydney-based APAC representative
Malware

Cybersecurity Advisors Network appoints Sydney-based APAC representative

Peter Coroneos will now lead the Cybersecurity Advisors Network (CyAN) efforts across Asia Pacific. He is based in Sydney.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017
CrowdStrike compiles 'casebook' of cybersecurity's important lessons
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

CrowdStrike compiles 'casebook' of cybersecurity's important lessons

The casebook found that attack trends towards fileless malware, such as those that execute code from memory, made up 66% of all attacks.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2017
Half of IT executives want to detect in-progress attacks before it's too late
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Half of IT executives want to detect in-progress attacks before it's too late

Nearly half of IT executives seek real-time threat detection, reveals an RSA study, pointing to automation as a key tool to speed up response times.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 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

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Threat stories

Interview: Hivint's cofounder on Security Colony & the power of the hive approach
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Interview: Hivint's cofounder on Security Colony & the power of the hive approach

Nick Ellsmore, co-founder of Hivint and Security Colony, talks about the importance of collective security in tackling cyber threats.

By Robin Block • 5 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2017