TechDay New Zealand - Aotearoa's technology news network

Hackers Stories - Page 2

Kiwi Stories

Hackers stories

Rebuilding after ransomware – The case of The British Library
Malware

Rebuilding after ransomware – The case of The British Library

Rogue Russian hackers crippled The British Library's operations, pushing the respected institution into the pre-digital age through a malicious ransomware attack, sparking months of system rebuilding efforts.

By Conan Bradley • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024

Global Stories

Hackers stories

Silicon Valley Bank provides USD $50M to Bugcrowd
Crypto

Silicon Valley Bank provides USD $50M to Bugcrowd

Silicon Valley Bank has granted Bugcrowd USD $50 million to enhance its AI-driven cybersecurity solutions and accelerate growth in the global market.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024
Major security flaw found in NHS chatbot service by Tenable
Cloud Security

Major security flaw found in NHS chatbot service by Tenable

Tenable warns of a high-severity flaw in Microsoft's Azure Health Bot Service, risking NHS patient data with potential for widespread access and control by hackers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Hackers hit Paris Olympics venues & museums with ransomware
Distributed Denial of Service

Hackers hit Paris Olympics venues & museums with ransomware

Hackers have targeted the Grand Palais and museums in Paris with a ransomware attack, blocking access to vital financial data ahead of the 2024 Olympics.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Microsoft Azure outage causes global disruption across industries
Supply Chain

Microsoft Azure outage causes global disruption across industries

The Microsoft Azure outage, triggered by a faulty CrowdStrike update, disrupted banking, aviation, and healthcare globally, highlighting cybersecurity flaws.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
Zero Trust study highlights rising concern over identity security
Network Infrastructure

Zero Trust study highlights rising concern over identity security

Identities top the list of priority risks for organisations' Zero Trust strategies, reveals a global study by Entrust, highlighting a shift from compliance to pre-emptive security efforts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024
Portnox teams up with Bugcrowd for private bug bounty programme
Unified Communications

Portnox teams up with Bugcrowd for private bug bounty programme

Cloud-native access control solutions provider, Portnox, is launching a private bug-bounty scheme in collaboration with Bugcrowd, incentivising white-hat hackers to identify security vulnerabilities for financial rewards.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024
Veritas upgrades Backup Exec to escalate cyber defence for Australian SMBs
Data Protection

Veritas upgrades Backup Exec to escalate cyber defence for Australian SMBs

Veritas Technologies releases upgrades for its Backup Exec solution, offering added cyber-resilience features for small and medium-sized businesses amid a 14% increase in Aussie cybercrime.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024
Staying one step ahead: Strategies for cyber resilience
Data Protection

Staying one step ahead: Strategies for cyber resilience

Amid rising cyber-attacks, business leaders' confidence is low in retrieving critical data post-incident, highlighting the need for robust cyber resilience strategies.

By Garett Paton • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Tenable extends CNAPP capabilities for enhanced Kubernetes security
Virtualisation

Tenable extends CNAPP capabilities for enhanced Kubernetes security

Tenable plans to extend its Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform capabilities to Kubernetes in a bid to reduce operational risk.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Radware reveals surge in cyber attacks in 2024 report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Radware reveals surge in cyber attacks in 2024 report

Radware's 2024 threat analysis shows a worrying 171% increase in malicious web activity, driven by escalating Layer 7 Web DDoS attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
HackerOne launches AI co-pilot Hai to improve vulnerability response times
Data Protection

HackerOne launches AI co-pilot Hai to improve vulnerability response times

HackerOne unveils AI co-pilot, Hai, reducing businesses' time interpreting vulnerability reports and boosting rectification efficiency by translating technical data into user-friendly information.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024
AI's double-edged sword in cybersecurity, says Techopedia report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

AI's double-edged sword in cybersecurity, says Techopedia report

AI's influence on cybersecurity is double-edged, with rising cybercrime attributed to hackers using AI, yet findings show businesses using AI security solutions have reduced breach costs, a Techopedia report reveals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Bugcrowd launches CrowdConnect for bolstered global cybersecurity
Partner Programmes

Bugcrowd launches CrowdConnect for bolstered global cybersecurity

Bugcrowd's CrowdConnect Partner Program offers global partners a multi-solution cybersecurity platform, harnessing collective hacker creativity and improving cybersecurity strategies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Data Privacy Day: Veritas stresses the need for robust data management
Ransomware

Data Privacy Day: Veritas stresses the need for robust data management

In the run-up to Data Privacy Day, Veritas Technologies' Pete Murray underlines the critical need for regulatory safeguards amid growing threats from AI-powered cyber attacks.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Hackers stories

Building the cyber defences needed to ward off attacks
EduTech

Building the cyber defences needed to ward off attacks

A surge in cyberattacks prompts Australia to strengthen their digital defence, aiming to utilise education and a 'human factor' to thwart attacks amid rising hacker innovation.

By Andrew Rose • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
IWD 2024: Why including more women in the cybersecurity sector is a win-win
AT&T

IWD 2024: Why including more women in the cybersecurity sector is a win-win

For International Women's Day 2024, this piece explores the significant benefits and growing need to involve more women in the cybersecurity sector.

By Nataly Kremer • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024