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Australian construction industry cries out for reform
Construction

Australian construction industry cries out for reform

Record spending is exposing poor productivity, rising insolvencies and risk in Australia’s construction sector, industry leaders warn.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Sep 2021
Another cyber attack on NZ businesses - analysis
Cybersecurity

Another cyber attack on NZ businesses - analysis

Kiwi bank and ANZ along with New Zealand Post, Inland Revenue and Metservice all experienced blacks-out due to a cyber-attack earlier today. .

By Checkpoint, RNZ • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Sep 2021
Widespread internet outages affect users across NZ
Cybersecurity

Widespread internet outages affect users across NZ

Vocus, an internet infrastructure provider in New Zealand, experienced a DDoS attack, causing an hour-long nationwide internet outage.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Sep 2021

Global Stories

Cyber attacks stories

Finance sector vulnerable to rising cyberattacks
Cybersecurity

Finance sector vulnerable to rising cyberattacks

Finance sector in the UK hit by an average of 60 cyberattacks per year, with firms ill-prepared to combat them, according to a report by Keeper Security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Sep 2021
Lack of understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning contributing to cybersecurity attacks
AI Security

Lack of understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning contributing to cybersecurity attacks

Over half of IT decision makers are unsure of what artificial intelligence and machine learning actually mean, according to a report by Webroot.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Sep 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Mimecast exec on the threat of ransomware
Malware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Mimecast exec on the threat of ransomware

In this interview, Garrett discusses the question of whether or not to pay ransoms, and explains why it's the biggest cybersecurity threat of our time.

By Nick Forrester • 1 min read • Tue, 28th Sep 2021
Women and BAME individuals bear the brunt of cyber attacks - Malwarebytes research
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Women and BAME individuals bear the brunt of cyber attacks - Malwarebytes research

Malwarebytes and non-profit partners have released a report revealing certain demographic groups are disproportionally impacted by cybercrime. .

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Sep 2021
Growing apprehension among SMBs in Asia Pacific as one in two suffer cyber attacks
Multi-cloud

Growing apprehension among SMBs in Asia Pacific as one in two suffer cyber attacks

A new Cisco study shows small and medium-sized businesses in Asia Pacific are exposed, under attack, and more worried about cybersecurity threats than before.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Sep 2021
Supply chain and ransomware threats drove increase in cyber intelligence sharing
Malware

Supply chain and ransomware threats drove increase in cyber intelligence sharing

There has been a increase in sophisticated cross-border cyber criminal campaigns against the financial sector and its supply chain.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Sep 2021
Increased volume of cyberattacks not translating to safer password practices
Passwords

Increased volume of cyberattacks not translating to safer password practices

Two-thirds of people still re-use passwords across accounts, putting their sensitive information at risk, a report reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Sep 2021
Global cybersecurity crisis accelerates with 5.4 million DDos attacks
Supply Chain

Global cybersecurity crisis accelerates with 5.4 million DDos attacks

Cyberattacks continue to have a dramatic impact on private and public organisations and governments worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
Patch management, robust password policies vital in reducing risk of cyberattacks
Kaspersky

Patch management, robust password policies vital in reducing risk of cyberattacks

More than half of cyberattacks start with password brute force and vulnerability exploitation, according to new research by Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Sep 2021
Financial services organisations spend over $2.62 million on ransomware recovery
Malware

Financial services organisations spend over $2.62 million on ransomware recovery

Mid-sized financial services organisations in Asia Pacific and Japan spent more than US$2.62 million on average recovering from ransomware attacks.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2021
Rise in cyberattacks, ransomware during COVID-19 boosts IT security skills
Malware

Rise in cyberattacks, ransomware during COVID-19 boosts IT security skills

Increased security challenges during the pandemic offered IT teams a unique opportunity to build their cybersecurity expertise.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Sep 2021
Commvault launches new ransomware services to better protect customers
Malware

Commvault launches new ransomware services to better protect customers

Commvault has launched new ransomware services to help businesses prepare for, protect against, and respond to cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Sep 2021
91% of industrial companies open to cyber attacks
Cybersecurity

91% of industrial companies open to cyber attacks

Over 90% of industrial companies are vulnerable to cyber attacks, with attackers gaining access to critical systems.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Sep 2021
The importance of patching - ransomware attackers gain access in under a minute
Malware

The importance of patching - ransomware attackers gain access in under a minute

According to Sophos threat researchers, Conti ransomware is currently incredibly active due to the dissolution of DarkSide, REvil and Avaddon.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Sep 2021
80% of better performing companies more willing to collaborate with competitors
Customer Relationship Management

80% of better performing companies more willing to collaborate with competitors

A new study reveals a sharp divide in the digital strategies of better-performing companies (leaders) versus followers.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Sep 2021