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Brewery breach: Not even beer is safe from ransomware

There were no pints enjoyed at this Scottish brewery this week as it fell victim to a crippling ransomware attack.

Pseudo-ransomware Xbash targeting Linux and Windows discovered

Xbash is data-destructive; destroying Linux-based databases as part of its ransomware capabilities.

Protecting New Zealand in the new cybercrime threatscape

New Zealand’s businesses are digitally transforming, supported by good internet infrastructure, and immersed in a culture of innovation.

Exclusive: Building robust cloud-based backup and DR into ransomware defence

Ransomware is on the rise again and it’s getting smarter.

An expert's take on the state of ransomware today

One of the biggest challenges in the fight against ransomware is that there are thousands of variants; tiny pieces of code used over and over again.

BlackBerry integrates ransomware recovery into collaboration platform

Most ransomware recovery solutions enforce a companywide rollback, meaning even users whose systems were not impacted may lose data.

Ransomware: A malware king, but business complacency might be lurking

Ransomware has fast become one of the malware kings to the point where you don’t have to go far to find someone who isn’t aware of the dangers.

Ransomware threats evolving to attack backup programmes

The traditional defence against ransomware is having a disaster recovery solution in place.

2018 sees surge in encrypted attacks, malware & ransomware

The surges are leading experts to warn businesses that they will need every security tool in their toolbox to keep threats at bay.

Best practices: Preventing and recovering from ransomware attacks

Cybercriminals ‘win’ even if only one out of a thousand companies decides to pay the ransom.

Despite more training, SMBs feel unprepared for cyberattacks - Webroot

"One of the most effective strategies to keep your company safe is with a layered cybersecurity strategy that can secure users and their devices."

Three effective strategies for protecting your backups from ransomware

Three key things you should be doing with your data protection strategy to make sure your backups are there when you need them most.

Three key strategies for protecting your backups from ransomware

If you’re able to successfully recover data from an untainted backup, you’ll win the ransomware game every time.

Three crucial strategies for protecting your backups from ransomware

Backups are your ace-in-the-hole for any ransomware attack.

Here’s what the threat landscape currently looks like, according to Fortinet

Fortinet says there are indications that some cybercriminals now prefer hijacking systems and using them for cryptomining.

Singapore CSA looks back at 2017's most rampant cyber threats

Last year there was a notable shift from profit-motivated attacks to attacks designed to cause disruption.

Cyberthreats shifting with ransomware attacks down - research

Ransomware attacks are significantly declining, and active defences strategies are highly effective but underutilised, according to ISACA.

EXCLUSIVE: Rick McElroy shares how he’d breach an enterprise

Carbon Black’s Rick McElroy asserts at the end of the day, cyberwar is not about systems but rather humans vs humans as they are the weakest link.

Ransomware: Top-of-mind for Aussies, but we just don't know what to do about it

Ransomware continues to be a major concern for Australian consumers this year - and many are unsure if they have even been affected by it.

EXCLUSIVE: Palo Alto analyst unwraps mentality of cybercrime

Threat intelligence analyst Alex Hinchliffe discusses the constant rise of cybercrime, how it's changing, and the possibility of cyber warfare.

IoT, chip processors emerging as new cyber battlegrounds – report

The number of types of ransomware variants in play increased by 101 percent in 2017, a report has found.

Global MSSP Proficio opens new Melbourne base to serve Aussie businesses

Global managed security services provider Proficio has established a new base in Melbourne.

Cybercrime driving booming endpoint security market past $7.5bn

New research points to a very healthy cybersecurity market that is largely due to the very unhealthy cybercrime market.

UK most breached country in EU but businesses are blissfully naïve

A study has found that despite being the most breached country, UK businesses claim to actually feel less vulnerable than their European neighbours.

Whitepaper: How to explain why IT security needs more budget

Do you want to convince your higher-ups that IT and security need more budget?

Review: Cut through the noise with AI-driven threat analytics

SANS has provided an independent review of a new AI analytics solution designed to rescue businesses 'drowning in data' from SIEM platforms.

Whitepaper: Why it’s critical to detect cyber attacks as they happen

"Many organisations are struggling to keep pace with the speed in which hackers are attacking their systems."

Identity governance: The all-in-one solution for GDPR compliance

The GDPR affects any company that deals with individuals living in the EU and has very specific requirements for the treatment of their personal

The crucial guide to deploying a SIEM solution successfully

SIEM solutions have far-reaching benefits, but Gartner says there are a lot of factors to consider to avoid disaster - here's the company's guide.