Cyber attacks stories - Page 37

Attacks are driven largely by the emergence of Ransomware as a Service gangs that are cashing in on critical infrastructure organisations.

SIS won't include district health boards in information security programme despite concerns over cyber defences.

Ransomware makes up two-thirds of all malware attacks, as cyber incidents continue to rise, according to Positive Technologies.

Gamifying cybersecurity is key to preventing attacks, with Balbix reporting that most incidents are due to individual user behaviour.

Schools are offline and more than 100 North Island kindergartens have reverted to pen and paper due to a major international ransomware hit.

District health boards in New Zealand refuse to release reviews of their cyber security systems, following a ransomware attack on the Waikato DHB.

IT specialists are warning the full extent of the harm done in the latest big ransomware attack is yet to emerge. .

New Zealand organisations using Kaseya VSA software warned of Russian-based ransomware attack, CertNZ urges shutdown.

SolarWinds cyber attack costs organisations 11% of annual revenue, according to new research by IronNet Cybersecurity.

Waikato District Health Board will face liability if harm is caused by patient data leaked in ransomware attack, says Privacy Commissioner.

Attacks using artificial intelligence are predicted within a year, say security professionals, according to a new report.

Most security leaders in the Asia Pacific region do not report directly to CEOs, according to a report by LogRhythm.

Digital revolution sparks investment transformation, but raises concerns over security, says survey by Financial Services Council.

Cybercrime is rising in New Zealand, but victims often struggle to get justice. Anusha Bradley investigates how to better protect cybercrime victims.

Amid surging ransomware attacks, numerous New Zealand businesses are increasingly paying cyber criminals, says cybersecurity expert Campbell McKenzie.

ExtraHop, a leading player in network detection and response, is set to be acquired by Bain Capital and Crosspoint Capital in a $900m deal.

The number of cyber security incidents reported in this country has risen 25 percent since the same time last year. .

CrowdStrike has partnered with Rapid7, Google Cloud, ExtraHop, and Siemplify to strengthen its IT security solutions.

Volunteer Service Abroad has been the victim of a ransomware attack, however experts say no information was taken. .

Sensitive patient and staff information from the Waikato District Health Board has been obtained by hackers, raising concerns about privacy and security.