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Avast reveals top 10 malware types troubling Aussie users
Malware

Avast reveals top 10 malware types troubling Aussie users

Avast has revealed the top 10 malware types putting Australian users at risk of having their personal data and money stolen and losing control of their devices.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
Top 10 malware impacting Australians - Check Point
Malware

Top 10 malware impacting Australians - Check Point

Emotet, Formbook and Trickbot have remained the top three malwares affecting Australians in the month of February, according to new research.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2022

Global Stories

Cyber Threat stories

CyberRes strengthens IT security by combining deep analytics with threat research network
Data Analytics

CyberRes strengthens IT security by combining deep analytics with threat research network

The latest releases of CyberRes Galaxy and ArcSight deliver more actionable insights for both free and subscription options.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2022
CrowdStrike launches new identity threat protection solution
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

CrowdStrike launches new identity threat protection solution

CrowdStrike has launched Falcon Identity Threat Protection Complete, a fully-managed identity threat protection solution. #cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2022
The rising importance of cloud ID and access management in an increasingly online world
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

The rising importance of cloud ID and access management in an increasingly online world

Australian businesses face a growing array of sophisticated cyberthreats aimed at breaching networks, stealing data, and causing disruption.

By Ashley Diffey • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2022
Ransomware topped ICS and OT threats in 2021 - report
Malware

Ransomware topped ICS and OT threats in 2021 - report

The report named three new threat groups targeting ICS/OT environments, including two that gained access into OT systems of industrial organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
50% of employees use unauthorised file services for work
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

50% of employees use unauthorised file services for work

KnowBe4 has released a new report showing half of the employees at shadow IT companies use unauthorised file services to complete their work.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2022
Children, teens more vulnerable to mobile threats - report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Children, teens more vulnerable to mobile threats - report

McAfee research reveals that children and teens have a false sense of security when using smartphones, despite the high risk of cyber threats.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2022
Five cyber threat trends and what they mean to your business
Malware

Five cyber threat trends and what they mean to your business

Global cybercrime is on the rise, posing risks to businesses. Accenture has released a report on key cyber threat trends.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Feb 2022
Qualys Context XDR launched to rapidly identify threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Qualys Context XDR launched to rapidly identify threats

Incident response and threat hunting teams need an accurate picture of their attack surface to maintain an effective security program, Qualys states.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2022
As the threat landscape evolves, SASE security models may be the answer
Mobile Device Management

As the threat landscape evolves, SASE security models may be the answer

Many organizations lack security solutions for remote employees, according to a new assessment by Check Point Software Technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
Trend Micro blocks 94 billion threats in 2021
DevOps

Trend Micro blocks 94 billion threats in 2021

Trend Micro blocked over 94 billion cyber threats in 2021, a 42% increase from the previous year, as attacks surged in the second half.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - SonicWall product management director discusses capture client
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - SonicWall product management director discusses capture client

Today we are talking to SonicWall director of product management Suroop Chandran, for the second IT Jam of our SonicWall series.

By Mitchell Hageman • 1 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2022
Check Point Research reveals botnets on the rise, software vendors hit hard by cyber attacks
EduTech

Check Point Research reveals botnets on the rise, software vendors hit hard by cyber attacks

Software vendors experience largest year-on-year growth at 146% in 2021, according to Check Point Research's Security Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Jan 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Threat stories

Check Point Research identifies top malware threats to NZ
Malware

Check Point Research identifies top malware threats to NZ

In February, the top malware impacting New Zealand cyber incidents was Sohanad (3.96%), followed by SnakeKeylogger and Formbook.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2022
Kiwi exporters finding 'She'll be Right' doesn't fly in Europe
Data Protection

Kiwi exporters finding 'She'll be Right' doesn't fly in Europe

Cybersecurity expert Daniel Watson says international customers are demanding more rigorous cybersecurity from NZ firms.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
Advantage hires new senior cyber security engineer
Hyperscale

Advantage hires new senior cyber security engineer

Advantage has employed the services of Dr Bryce Antony in response to the increasing demand for cybersecurity mitigation strategies.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jan 2022