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The problem with near-misses in cybersecurity
Malware

The problem with near-misses in cybersecurity

Cybersecurity breaches in infrastructure organizations carry high potential for chaos. Proactive protection is crucial.

By Andrew Wilson • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
ATM vulnerabilities open door for attacks - report
Breach Prevention

ATM vulnerabilities open door for attacks - report

Vulnerabilities in Wincor Cineo ATMs allow attackers to bypass encryption and make cash withdrawals, according to researchers.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Oct 2021
94% of organisations experienced insider data breaches last year - Human error top cause
Breach Prevention

94% of organisations experienced insider data breaches last year - Human error top cause

Egress survey finds a substantial 94% of organisations experienced insider data breaches in the last year, with human error the top cause.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jul 2021
Network security in the cloud more important than ever
Software-as-a-Service

Network security in the cloud more important than ever

SANS Institute study reveals the growth and security risks of cloud adoption in response to COVID-19 and remote work.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jul 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Radware VP on the challenges of cloud security
Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Radware VP on the challenges of cloud security

IT security company, Radware, discusses the challenges and solutions surrounding cloud security in an interview with TechDay.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Apr 2021
IT professionals destroying end-of-life hardware over fears of data breaches - report
Data Analytics

IT professionals destroying end-of-life hardware over fears of data breaches - report

IT directors are destroying end of life tech hardware as opposed to erasing its data out of fear of making a mistake and facing data breaches.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2021
22 billion records exposed from breaches in 2020 — report
Virtual Private Networks

22 billion records exposed from breaches in 2020 — report

The research also found that 35% of the breaches recorded by Tenable were caused by ransomware attacks, while 14% of breaches stemmed from email compromises.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jan 2021
Businesses can save on the hefty cost of a security breach if they're honest
Breach Prevention

Businesses can save on the hefty cost of a security breach if they're honest

SMBs and enterprises that disclose breaches proactively tend to experience 40% less financial damage, according to new research from Kaspersky.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Nov 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Vectra AI exec discusses cybersecurity for Office 365
Malware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Vectra AI exec discusses cybersecurity for Office 365

Vectra AI's head of security engineering, Chris Fisher, discusses the rise of security breaches in Microsoft O365 and how to protect against them.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2020
The three-pronged security approach that confronts security breaches head-on
Distributed Denial of Service

The three-pronged security approach that confronts security breaches head-on

NCC Group's Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solution offers a human-centric, integrated approach to cybersecurity, helping prevent costly breaches.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Oct 2020
Q1 2020 sees more data breaches than ever before
Virtual Private Networks

Q1 2020 sees more data breaches than ever before

8.4 billion documents were leaked in the first three months of 2020, smashing records and setting a sombre tone for the year.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 19th May 2020
Cyber crime ranks highest on business concerns for 2020, research finds
Breach Prevention

Cyber crime ranks highest on business concerns for 2020, research finds

New research shows that nearly 40% of companies worldwide feel threatened by cyber incidents, making it the top business risk in 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2020
Limiting access key to minimising data breaches, says expert
Data Analytics

Limiting access key to minimising data breaches, says expert

Data breaches are costing companies an average of $3.92 million, according to a study by IBM, forcing organisations to step up their cybersecurity efforts.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2019
Do you use the Peel Smart Remote app? Delete or update it now
Smart Home

Do you use the Peel Smart Remote app? Delete or update it now

Security firm Pradeo Lab urges users to update or delete Peel Smart Remote, which could be leaking personal photos and information to unknown servers.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2019
Data centre cybersecurity actions that most people overlook
DataCentre infrastructure

Data centre cybersecurity actions that most people overlook

Schneider's Steven Carlini discusses ways to improve data centre cybersecurity that most people don't think of until it's too late.

By Steven Carlini • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jan 2019
The Implications of a data disaster and why effective DR is critical
Disaster Recovery

The Implications of a data disaster and why effective DR is critical

93 percent of companies without disaster recovery who suffer a major data disaster are out of business within one year.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Dec 2018
Brewery breach: Not even beer is safe from ransomware
Malware

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.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Sep 2018

Stories from Other Regions

ComCom faces security breach from stolen computer equipment
Physical Security

ComCom faces security breach from stolen computer equipment

The Commerce Commission is working with Police after computer equipment was stolen, compromising confidential transcripts from over 200 meetings and interviews.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2019