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Weekly NZ security roundup: RedShield, Palo Alto Networks, non-malware attacks and firewalls
Firewalls

Weekly NZ security roundup: RedShield, Palo Alto Networks, non-malware attacks and firewalls

NZ's cyber-front tackles evolving threats: Insights on non-malware attacks, innovative defenses like Palo Alto's tech, and data breach laws.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2017

Global Stories

Carbon Black stories

Security expert shares tips to help SMEs fight off cyber attacks
Cybersecurity

Security expert shares tips to help SMEs fight off cyber attacks

With high-profile firms in the headlines, does it mean that SMEs face even greater risk? And if it does, what can the smaller entities do about it?.

By Kane Lightowler • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Jul 2017
Four cyber security principles that withstand the test of time
Endpoint Protection

Four cyber security principles that withstand the test of time

Information security can be a noisy place. As a career security guy my experiences have given me a deep understanding of attackers & the enterprise.

By Jeffrey Guy • 6 min read • Thu, 6th Jul 2017
How to go threat hunting: The thrill of the hunt
Threat intelligence

How to go threat hunting: The thrill of the hunt

Let's go threat-hunting. When the hunters and tools have been assembled, let us explore the thought processes that prepare them for a successful hunt.

By Brett Williams • 7 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017
WannaCry shines spotlight on data privacy and compliance regulations
Risk & Compliance

WannaCry shines spotlight on data privacy and compliance regulations

In the case of a ransomware attack, the liability and consequences to victims can often stretch far beyond the results of lost data.

By Christopher Strand • 5 min read • Thu, 25th May 2017
Cybersecurity holds firm during former South Korean PM's indictment
Carbon Black

Cybersecurity holds firm during former South Korean PM's indictment

Carbon Black and Naru Security protected South Korean government during Park Geun-hye impeachment trial, defending against cyber attacks.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
How to protect your organisation from WannaCry ransomware
Malware

How to protect your organisation from WannaCry ransomware

Defend against the global WannaCry threat with robust cybersecurity measures and constant vigilance, says Carbon Black's team.

By Brian Baskin and Michael Viscuso • 4 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017
What we can learn from the Google Docs hack
Malware

What we can learn from the Google Docs hack

Remember, don't be embarrassed about falling victim. The more we talk about how these things happen the better we will be.

By Rick McElroy • 7 min read • Fri, 12th May 2017
Carbon Black beefs up solution to lock down data center servers
Malware

Carbon Black beefs up solution to lock down data center servers

Carbon Black is on a mission to lock down data center servers, at a time when server breaches are amongst the most common cyber attacks.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017
Carbon Black: How to set up a threat hunting program
Endpoint Protection

Carbon Black: How to set up a threat hunting program

UK firms urged to proactively hunt cyber threats by mastering OS intricacies and tailoring threat hunting teams to bolster digital defences.

By Carbon Black • 8 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017
Carbon Black asks: So what exactly is threat hunting?
Malware

Carbon Black asks: So what exactly is threat hunting?

​Information security professionals used to put all of their chips towards incident prevention. This didn't work out very well.

By Carbon Black • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017
Strategy for cyber crime: own the routers, own the Internet
Router

Strategy for cyber crime: own the routers, own the Internet

Mobile devices & smart TVs controlled by cyber criminals make scary headlines. There's something scarier – the possibility that routers can be owned.

By Rick McElroy • 6 min read • Mon, 10th Apr 2017
Security researchers cite non-malware attacks as biggest business risk
Malware

Security researchers cite non-malware attacks as biggest business risk

Forget malware - new research from Carbon Black says that non-malware attacks are the biggest risk for businesses right now.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
Espionage expert offers five viewpoints on state-sponsored hacking
Health Technologies

Espionage expert offers five viewpoints on state-sponsored hacking

Carbon Black sits down with former CIA operative Eric O'Neill to talk state sponsored attacks and why the ANZ regions is probably not a future target.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
How to detect and stop a non-malware (or fileless) attack
Malware

How to detect and stop a non-malware (or fileless) attack

Non-malware attacks, which use existing software for malicious activity, are on the rise and traditional AV software is unable to detect them.

By Kane Lightowler • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Carbon Black stories

How Australia's Essential Eight sets the standard for data protection & breach notification
Breach Prevention

How Australia's Essential Eight sets the standard for data protection & breach notification

Globally, more and more jurisdictions are releasing mandates that will have a substantial impact on companies regarding breach notification.

By Christopher Strand • 5 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
Weekly AU security roundup: Hackers speak out, CyberArk, unpatched software and Yahoo's CEO
Yahoo

Weekly AU security roundup: Hackers speak out, CyberArk, unpatched software and Yahoo's CEO

Nuix got the inside word from cyber hackers themselves about what they do, and why they do it. 50% of hackers change their attack methods for every target.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2017