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Banking customers won't stand for subpar security, study finds
Data Analytics

Banking customers won't stand for subpar security, study finds

Over half of online banking customers would avoid a provider that has recently experienced a security incident, according to a survey by Kaspersky Lab.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2016
Electronic payment security now a key consideration for consumers
Marketing Technologies

Electronic payment security now a key consideration for consumers

Consumers want innovative options for electronic payments to stay protected, according to a survey by Morning Consult and Electronic Payments Coalition.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Feb 2016
Check Point looks to help the little guy with latest security offering
Cybersecurity

Check Point looks to help the little guy with latest security offering

Check Point has released new appliances designed to help SMBs stand up against sophisticated cyber criminals and zero-day threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Feb 2016
Behind the scenes of cyber crime
Firewalls

Behind the scenes of cyber crime

Palo Alto Networks survey reveals insights into cyberattackers and how to prevent data breaches. #cybersecurity #dataprivacy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
If opportunity makes a thief, what stops one?
Firewalls

If opportunity makes a thief, what stops one?

Cisco's Marc Solomon outlines the questions security professionals should ask when evaluating next-gen firewalls.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Jan 2016
Security analytics and intelligence key for 2016
Data Analytics

Security analytics and intelligence key for 2016

Security intelligence and analytical capabilities will come to the fore in the battle against cybercrime next year.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Dec 2015
Cyber crime rife: The whole approach to security must change
Quantum Computing

Cyber crime rife: The whole approach to security must change

Entirely new cyber threats will emerge in 2016, requiring fresh counter measures, according to predictions by Unisys.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Dec 2015
New Backstab cyberattack targeting iOS devices
Malware

New Backstab cyberattack targeting iOS devices

The BackStab attacks see cyber criminals use malware to remotely infiltrate computers, with iOS devices particularly vulnerable.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2015
Top 10 security threats for 2016
Wearables

Top 10 security threats for 2016

Check Point is anticipating the next wave of threats, hoping organisations can stay ahead of the evolving tactics of cybercriminals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
Real world impact of cyberattacks starting to show, says Trend Micro
Health Technologies

Real world impact of cyberattacks starting to show, says Trend Micro

Security software company Trend Micro has released a report that examines the real world effects of a security breach.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Nov 2015
Cybersecurity a growing issue: Innovations only go so far
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity a growing issue: Innovations only go so far

Global cybersecurity is at a 'C' average, according to Tenable Network Security's 2016 Global Cybersecurity Assurance Report Card.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2015
Kiwi businesses blasé about cyber attacks
Cybersecurity

Kiwi businesses blasé about cyber attacks

Kiwi businesses continue to believe they're not at risk from cyber attacks according to a new report, which shows many are unprepared.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2015
Symantec: Ransomware on the rise
Malware

Symantec: Ransomware on the rise

There's no shortage of security issues. Ransomeware on the rise, and the Internet of Things (IoT) is providing rich pickings for cyber crims.

By Patrick Pilcher • 6 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2015
Enterprise IoT devices underestimated and under-secured
Internet of Things

Enterprise IoT devices underestimated and under-secured

Alarm over IoT security gap: IT experts claim devices in homes and business are under-protected, despite consumer confidence.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Oct 2015
Collaboration key component of threat prevention
Firewalls

Collaboration key component of threat prevention

A crucial part of threat prevention is collaboration between businesses, and now more than ever it's necessary to build a cyber security ecosystem.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Oct 2015
Rackspace ups its cloud security game
Disaster Recovery

Rackspace ups its cloud security game

Rackspace is launching new managed security and compliance services to protect against cyber threats in the digital age.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber attacks stories

Bit9 + Carbon Black makes play for Aussie market
DataCentre infrastructure

Bit9 + Carbon Black makes play for Aussie market

Next-generation endpoint security vendor Bit9 + Carbon Black is upping its local play, opening an Australian sales office.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Nov 2015
Businesses urged to up backup game as cryptolocker re-emerges
Disaster Recovery

Businesses urged to up backup game as cryptolocker re-emerges

Australian businesses are being urged to take data back-up seriously as the Cryptolocker ransomware virus re-emerges, hitting local businesses.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2015