Cybersafety stories - Page 8

How to stay ahead of the next cyber breach
Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
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The shift to remote working has posed challenges for cybersecurity professionals. This article explores how to adapt to the new security landscape.

Creating a strong culture of security within organisations
Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
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The human element is often overlooked in cybersecurity. Training, collaboration, and policies are key to creating a strong cybersecurity culture.

Cyber-risk to critical infrastructure reaches all-time high — report
Mon, 22nd Feb 2021
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New research from Nozomi Networks Labs found that attackers are doubling down on high-value targets and weaponising the software supply chain.

Three steps to a security-driven network for a stronger security posture
Tue, 16th Feb 2021
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Distributed workforces and changing environments render traditional network security tools insufficient, requiring a shift to security-driven networking.

ExtraHop reveals methods used by attackers in SUNBURST breach
Mon, 15th Feb 2021
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ExtraHop's report on the SolarWinds breach reveals cyber-attackers' methods of evading detection, including redirecting traditional detection methods.

Cybersecurity trends to look out for: Extortion among the top threats in 2021
Thu, 11th Feb 2021
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Cyber-crime is evolving, driven by emerging trends — 2021 may be the first year when data extortion officially becomes the main threat to businesses worldwide.

How do you make cybersecurity tech buying decisions? Here’s what your peers say
Wed, 10th Feb 2021
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Over half of IT security decision-makers plan to increase security budgets, but 37% of proposals for cybersecurity investment are turned down.

Shifting the cybersecurity mindset of the past
Wed, 3rd Feb 2021
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New Zealand IT security specialists SSS are hosting an event to discuss the future of cybersecurity on 11 February in Wellington.

Verify, and keep verifying: The case for a zero trust framework
Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
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In a digitally transformed world and dynamic new environment, static trust can never be assumed. Zero trust security is at the heart of this mindset.

40% of boards will have dedicated cybersecurity committees by 2025 — Gartner
Sat, 30th Jan 2021
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Surge in dedicated cybersecurity committees expected as boards aim to address increasing digital risk, says Gartner.

Five big security questions facing CISOs
Thu, 28th Jan 2021
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CISOs worldwide face unprecedented challenges due to the pandemic. Questions on risk, efficiency, duration, and solutions arise. #cybersecurity.

Financial watchdog slams NZX as being ill-prepared in face of DDoS attacks
Thu, 28th Jan 2021
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The NZX has been criticized by the FMA for being ill-prepared for cyber-attacks and outages, failing to meet its obligations as a market operator.

How Bitcoin could impact the cyber-threat landscape
Wed, 27th Jan 2021
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Bitcoin's surge in value has made cybercriminals rich, with the rise in profits driving a more financially motivated threat landscape.

SMEs treading water against 'endless volley' of cyber-attacks — report
Tue, 26th Jan 2021
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SMEs overwhelmed by cyber-attacks, resort to outsourcing threat mitigation, says new report from Cynet. 63% feel at higher risk than larger companies.

App security not keeping up with rapid development — Radware
Tue, 26th Jan 2021
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Organizations worldwide are struggling to maintain consistent application security, exacerbated by new architectures and API adoption, says Radware.

Sophos unearths origin of prominent cryptominer
Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
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The cryptominer was recently discovered when attackers targeted internet-facing database servers (SQL servers), and the MrbMiner was downloaded and installed.

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - StorageCraft on the security challenges of 2020
Wed, 20th Jan 2021
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StorageCraft's sales engineer, Gerard Burgess, shares insights on cybersecurity challenges and navigating the new year in a TechDay interview.

Worldwide cybersecurity spending to increase 10% in 2021 — Canalys
Wed, 20th Jan 2021
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This will contribute to a swelling of the valuation of the cybersecurity market, which is set to reach $60.2 billion this year.

APAC secure content management market to hit $2.2 billion by 2024
Wed, 20th Jan 2021
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APAC's secure content management market is set to reach $2.2bn by 2024, fuelled by cloud-based deployments and the rise in cyber threats, says Frost - Sullivan.

Sophos named a Numbering Authority in CVE programme
Tue, 19th Jan 2021
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Sophos has become a Numbering Authority in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures programme, enabling it to assign CVE identification to its own products.