Cyber attacks stories
New opportunities and risks exist for APAC organisations in online channels during this global pandemic, according to a biannual Cybercrime Report.
Malware exploiting a decade-old Microsoft Office vulnerability has surged by 400%, according to a study by NordVPN.
InternetNZ and Medical IT Advisors have joined forces to combat increased cyberattacks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cybersecurity incidents are increasing, but many companies fail to provide security awareness training, leaving employees vulnerable to attacks.
Acronis launches new integrated solution, Acronis Cyber Protect 15, combining data protection and cybersecurity.
Insider attacks cost enterprises up to $US2 million, with careless or malicious employees posing significant risks, says Bitglass report.
Proofpoint launches security training to reduce phishing and malware attacks for SMBs – aims for close to zero infections.
The shift to remote work has sparked a need for enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect businesses in the long term, says Empired.
F-Secure, a Europe-based cybersecurity firm, discusses findings on APTs and Lazarus Group in 10 Minute IT Jams.
Organisations globally face mounting DDoS attacks, with attackers demanding ransoms in Bitcoin and threatening disruptions up to 2Tbps if demands aren't met.
Increase in misinformation and fake domains leads organisations to perceive the threat level as 'very significant', says new report.
Cloud adoption in APAC can be a challenge for lagging companies, but Accenture reveals four concepts to overcome barriers.
The dedicated program reportedly helps institutions become better equipped at understanding the latest and most prevalent industrial cybersecurity threats.
20% of organisations have experienced a cybersecurity breach as a result of remote work, according to a report by Malwarebytes.
62% of cyber defenders struggle to stop attackers in red team/blue team exercises, according to research by Exabeam.
New Zealanders are not concerned about cyber attacks while working from home during the COVID-19 crisis, despite being well aware of the risks.
DDoS attacks have tripled YoY in Q2 2020, according to a report by Kaspersky. Experts attribute the rise to the impact of COVID-19.
Cloudflare recorded the 'biggest ever' attacks – 88% of all large (100 Gbps) attacks this year were launched after the lockdown period in March.
New IT defence tactic spots hidden cyber threats within networks, using strategic deflection to foil attackers.
Attivo Networks is a US-based technology vendor in the cybersecurity space. The company focuses on threat detection and deception.
