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Amid the Great Resignation, curiosity is an important skill for employees, according to new SAS study
Health Technologies

Amid the Great Resignation, curiosity is an important skill for employees, according to new SAS study

While curiosity can address critical business challenges, many organisations struggle to develop and harness this skill.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
Sabbath ransomware group rebrands, continues attacks
Malware

Sabbath ransomware group rebrands, continues attacks

Sabbath ransomware group rebrands and launches relentless attacks on critical infrastructure, according to Mandiant research.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021
Digital hesitancy holding back NZ business - report
Fintech

Digital hesitancy holding back NZ business - report

New technology adoption can lead to higher revenue and productivity for small businesses, but hesitance is holding them back, according to Xero.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
Opening of new data centre heralds ambitious APAC expansion plans for Keeper Security
Malware

Opening of new data centre heralds ambitious APAC expansion plans for Keeper Security

Ransomware attacks have doubled globally in 2021, with Australia experiencing a sharp rise in attacks on critical infrastructure.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Fri, 19th Nov 2021
Quantity, size and complexity of DDoS attacks on the rise - report
Distributed Denial of Service

Quantity, size and complexity of DDoS attacks on the rise - report

DDoS attacks are on the rise, with increased quantity, size, and complexity, according to the Lumen Technologies Q3 DDoS Report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Nov 2021
Green Light Worldwide welcomes new NZ senior resource manager Regie Saylo
IT services

Green Light Worldwide welcomes new NZ senior resource manager Regie Saylo

Regie Saylo joins Green Light as senior resource manager for New Zealand, aiming to enhance local recruitment efforts.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Nov 2021
Lack of visibility into user activity increase risk of credential theft and insider threats - CyberArk
Privileged Access Management

Lack of visibility into user activity increase risk of credential theft and insider threats - CyberArk

80% of global organizations have experienced employees misusing or abusing their access to business applications, according to a survey by CyberArk.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Nov 2021
Digital transformation initiatives on the rise as organisations focus on strategic priorities
Digital Transformation

Digital transformation initiatives on the rise as organisations focus on strategic priorities

Global spending on digital transformation is set to reach $2.8 trillion in 2025, doubling the amount allocated in 2020, according to IDC.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Nov 2021
At least nine global organisations compromised by new active cyber-espionage campaign
Health Technologies

At least nine global organisations compromised by new active cyber-espionage campaign

A new active cyber-espionage campaign has compromised global organisations in the defence, education, energy, healthcare and technology sectors.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Nov 2021
Despite rising security budgets, businesses still paying ransom - report
Malware

Despite rising security budgets, businesses still paying ransom - report

The way cybercriminals use and manipulate ransomware in an effort to extract money from businesses has changed.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Nov 2021
Cybersecurity experts weigh in on U.S govt's $10 million reward for info on DarkSide ransomware group
Malware

Cybersecurity experts weigh in on U.S govt's $10 million reward for info on DarkSide ransomware group

DarkSide was the culprit behind the ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline, which saw the company to pay a $4.4 million ransom.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Nov 2021
Hawaiki set to build 22,000 km cable linking APAC to US
Unified Communications

Hawaiki set to build 22,000 km cable linking APAC to US

The cable will link internet traffic between Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, and the United States.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Nov 2021
7 in 10 tech employees are considering quitting, survey finds
EduTech

7 in 10 tech employees are considering quitting, survey finds

New study predicts that businesses could lose 7 out of 10 tech employees in the next year, as pandemic reshapes job market.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Nov 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from CrowdStrike
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from CrowdStrike

In this interview, we chat with CrowdStrike's Director of the Strategic Advisory Group for APJ, Scott Jarkoff.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Nov 2021
Cybersecurity experts weigh in on BlackMatter ransomware shut down
Malware

Cybersecurity experts weigh in on BlackMatter ransomware shut down

Given the lucrative activity of RaaS we are likely to see them reappear in the near future. The battle against ransomware is far from over.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Nov 2021
Attacks in phishing emails with business, IT and HR focus becoming increasingly dangerous
Phishing

Attacks in phishing emails with business, IT and HR focus becoming increasingly dangerous

Phishing attacks targeting businesses, IT, and HR are increasingly dangerous, warns new research by security firm KnowBe4.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Nov 2021
Cybercriminals increase attacks on vulnerable retailers as global supply chain crisis worsens
Unified Communications

Cybercriminals increase attacks on vulnerable retailers as global supply chain crisis worsens

Cybercriminals are increasing attacks on retailers amid the global supply chain crisis, warns cybersecurity firm Imperva.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Thu, 4th Nov 2021
Sysdig launches DevOps SaaS offering in ANZ region
Software-as-a-Service

Sysdig launches DevOps SaaS offering in ANZ region

Sysdig has launched its Software-as-a-Service offering in Australia and New Zealand, providing local security solutions for containers and Kubernetes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Nov 2021
COVID-19: Proof of vaccination phishing scam hits the web
Phishing

COVID-19: Proof of vaccination phishing scam hits the web

Phishing attacks exploiting COVID-19 vaccine certificates are on the rise, with scammers impersonating national health services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Oct 2021