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Bitdefender, Sharp partner up for printer security
Partner Programmes

Bitdefender, Sharp partner up for printer security

The partnership enables the integration of Bitdefender antimalware technology into Sharp's new range of Future Workplace A3 multifunction printers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022
Securonix appoints Ajay Biyani as Vice President
Digital Transformation

Securonix appoints Ajay Biyani as Vice President

Securonix appoints Ajay Biyani as VP for Asia Pacific and Japan, with plans to expand the company's footprint and double revenue growth by 2024.

By Nadine Rogers • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2022
Secureworks introduces XDR platform as ransomware escalates
Ransomware

Secureworks introduces XDR platform as ransomware escalates

Secureworks is bringing its Taegis cybersecurity platform to Japan to help organizations enhance their cybersecurity defenses and reduce cyber risk.

By Nadine Rogers • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2022
Kaspersky uncovers details about active cyber-espionage campaign
Malware

Kaspersky uncovers details about active cyber-espionage campaign

Nearly 10 years since experts unmasked an active cyber-espionage campaign, the state-sponsored group continues to show prolific updating of tactics.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2022
APAC accounts for 1/4 of global malicious emails in 2022
Phishing

APAC accounts for 1/4 of global malicious emails in 2022

There are three main factors which cause the bulk of spam emails targeting APAC: population, high adoption of e-services, and pandemic lockdowns.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Sep 2022
Kaspersky uncovers new attacks by advanced persistent threat group
Malware

Kaspersky uncovers new attacks by advanced persistent threat group

The attacks involved modifications of the well-known malware, DTrack, as well as the use of a brand-new Maui ransomware.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2022
Nozomi Networks Labs identifies impacts on 2022 threat landscape
Malware

Nozomi Networks Labs identifies impacts on 2022 threat landscape

Nozomi Networks' latest research reveals wiper malware, IoT botnet activity, and the Russia/Ukraine war as key threats in 2022.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Aug 2022
Flashpoint says vulnerability disclosure 'highly volatile'
EduTech

Flashpoint says vulnerability disclosure 'highly volatile'

The vulnerability disclosure landscape is highly volatile, with unreported vulnerabilities and inaccurate scoring, according to Flashpoint.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2022
Manufacturing industry hard hit by ransomware, Akamai finds
Malware

Manufacturing industry hard hit by ransomware, Akamai finds

Akamai Technologies has revealed that nearly 30% of ransomware attacks worldwide launched by Conti targeted the manufacturing industry.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Jul 2022
Bitdefender unveils MSP continuous threat monitoring service
Digital Transformation

Bitdefender unveils MSP continuous threat monitoring service

Bitdefender has launched MDR Foundations, a managed security service for MSPs that provides continuous threat monitoring and response.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Jul 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from CrowdStrike
Ransomware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from CrowdStrike

Scott Jarkoff joins us today to discuss current trends in the cyber threat landscape, and the reporting work CrowdStrike is doing to prevent further cyber harm.

By Mitchell Hageman • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2022
Forescout Technologies launches free threat hunting service
IoT Security

Forescout Technologies launches free threat hunting service

Forescout Technologies has announced the launch of Forescout Frontline, a new threat hunting service utilising a team of trained cybersecurity analysts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 31st May 2022
The increasing importance of cyber threat intelligence
Unified Communications

The increasing importance of cyber threat intelligence

Globally, the cyber threat level to organisations remains high, and the current situation only serves to highlight this further.

By Anthony Stitt • 5 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2022
Individual consumers number one target of cybercriminals
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Individual consumers number one target of cybercriminals

Individual consumers are the number one target of cybercriminals, closely followed by the healthcare vertical, according to a new report.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2022
Attacks on critical infrastructure continue - Trellix report
AI Security

Attacks on critical infrastructure continue - Trellix report

Individual consumers are the prime target of cyber criminals, followed by the healthcare sector, according to a report by Trellix's Threat Labs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2022
Evolution of ransomware reaches dangerous levels of sophistication
Malware

Evolution of ransomware reaches dangerous levels of sophistication

Ransomware is reaching new levels of sophistication with dangerous results, according to cybersecurity firm SLVA.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 6 min read • Fri, 15th Apr 2022
Four critical cyber attack prevention strategies in 2022
Malware

Four critical cyber attack prevention strategies in 2022

The growing threat of cyber adversaries loomed over organisations throughout 2021, and it shows no signs of slowing down as we enter March 2022.

By Tyler Farrar • 7 min read • Thu, 14th Apr 2022
Legislative compliance requires privileged access management
Privileged Access Management

Legislative compliance requires privileged access management

Australia's Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure) Act 2021, extends cybersecurity provisions to data, finance, water, energy, and more.

By Joseph Carson • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Apr 2022