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Financial services organisations spend over $2.62 million on ransomware recovery
Malware

Financial services organisations spend over $2.62 million on ransomware recovery

Mid-sized financial services organisations in Asia Pacific and Japan spent more than US$2.62 million on average recovering from ransomware attacks.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2021
Rise in cyberattacks, ransomware during COVID-19 boosts IT security skills
Malware

Rise in cyberattacks, ransomware during COVID-19 boosts IT security skills

Increased security challenges during the pandemic offered IT teams a unique opportunity to build their cybersecurity expertise.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Sep 2021
Commvault launches new ransomware services to better protect customers
Malware

Commvault launches new ransomware services to better protect customers

Commvault has launched new ransomware services to help businesses prepare for, protect against, and respond to cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Sep 2021
91% of industrial companies open to cyber attacks
Cybersecurity

91% of industrial companies open to cyber attacks

Over 90% of industrial companies are vulnerable to cyber attacks, with attackers gaining access to critical systems.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Sep 2021
The importance of patching - ransomware attackers gain access in under a minute
Malware

The importance of patching - ransomware attackers gain access in under a minute

According to Sophos threat researchers, Conti ransomware is currently incredibly active due to the dissolution of DarkSide, REvil and Avaddon.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Sep 2021
80% of better performing companies more willing to collaborate with competitors
Customer Relationship Management

80% of better performing companies more willing to collaborate with competitors

A new study reveals a sharp divide in the digital strategies of better-performing companies (leaders) versus followers.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Sep 2021
Bad bots make up 40% of all traffic - the increase of automated attacks
Firewalls

Bad bots make up 40% of all traffic - the increase of automated attacks

Barracuda's new report reveals that bad bots make up almost 40% of internet traffic, emphasizing the need to detect and block these malicious bots.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
Layered security strategy vital to combat Microsoft 365 phishing threat
Phishing

Layered security strategy vital to combat Microsoft 365 phishing threat

Layered security strategy vital to combat Microsoft phishing campaign, warns cyber security specialist Cyren. Office 365 customers targeted.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
Best city for cybersecurity jobs revealed
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Best city for cybersecurity jobs revealed

Washington D.C has been revealed as the best city for cybersecurity jobs, according to new research from Techshielder.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Aug 2021
Tenfold increase in ransomware - reports
Malware

Tenfold increase in ransomware - reports

Ransomware attacks have seen a tenfold increase, impacting individuals, organizations, and critical infrastructure, says new research.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Fri, 27th Aug 2021
The new normal of cybersecurity: Ransomware, phishing and zero trust
Malware

The new normal of cybersecurity: Ransomware, phishing and zero trust

Cyber criminals have taken advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic, with phishing, DDoS and ransomware attacks on the rise, says A10 Networks.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Aug 2021
What are the top five threats to financial services orgs? Imperva investigates
Fintech

What are the top five threats to financial services orgs? Imperva investigates

Web application attacks on the financial services sector have increased by 38% between January and May 2021, with COVID-19 playing a role. .

By Catherine Knowles • 7 min read • Mon, 23rd Aug 2021
Ransomware attacks surging as ransom amounts skyrocket
Malware

Ransomware attacks surging as ransom amounts skyrocket

The grim outlook for the future of ransomware leaves no one spared from financial damage or brand-crushing headlines.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 19th Aug 2021
Global ransomware grows 151%, SonicWall research finds
Malware

Global ransomware grows 151%, SonicWall research finds

Ransomware attacks have surged in 2021, surpassing the total volume for 2020 in just six months, reveals SonicWall Cyber Threat Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Aug 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber attacks stories

Australian construction industry cries out for reform
Data Analytics

Australian construction industry cries out for reform

Record spending is exposing poor productivity, rising insolvencies and risk in Australia’s construction sector, industry leaders warn.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Sep 2021
Another cyber attack on NZ businesses - analysis
Cybersecurity

Another cyber attack on NZ businesses - analysis

Kiwi bank and ANZ along with New Zealand Post, Inland Revenue and Metservice all experienced blacks-out due to a cyber-attack earlier today. .

By Checkpoint, RNZ • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Sep 2021
Widespread internet outages affect users across NZ
Cybersecurity

Widespread internet outages affect users across NZ

Vocus, an internet infrastructure provider in New Zealand, experienced a DDoS attack, causing an hour-long nationwide internet outage.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
COVID-19 lockdowns make New Zealand business sitting ducks for a cyberattack
Cybersecurity

COVID-19 lockdowns make New Zealand business sitting ducks for a cyberattack

New Zealand's lockdowns may lead to a surge in cyberattacks, with small and medium-sized businesses at risk, warns cyber security expert Samrat Choudhury.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Aug 2021