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How to enhance digital threat monitoring with machine learning
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

How to enhance digital threat monitoring with machine learning

Traditional cyber security defences are not enough to protect organisations from digital threats, but a new digital threat monitoring solution can help.

By Philip Tully • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2022
Kaspersky achieves AAA expert rating for EDR products
DevOps

Kaspersky achieves AAA expert rating for EDR products

Independent security testing organisation SE Labs has awarded Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert a 'AAA' rating.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2022
State Library of Victoria entrusts Oracle support and security to Rimini Street
Partner Programmes

State Library of Victoria entrusts Oracle support and security to Rimini Street

Rimini Street secures contract with State Library of Victoria to provide support and maintenance for its Oracle E-Business software.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from CyberArk
Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from CyberArk

Olly Stimpson joins us today to discuss the importance of MSP programmes and how MSP partners are experiencing success with CyberArk.

By Jessie Chiang • 6 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2022
Email threats spike 101%, remains a top attack vector
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Email threats spike 101%, remains a top attack vector

Trend Micro blocked over 33.6 million cloud email threats in 2021, a 101% increase, proving email as a top point of entry for cyber attacks, says the company.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2022
Trend Micro unveils dedicated security for electric vehicles
Cartech

Trend Micro unveils dedicated security for electric vehicles

The cybersecurity company has announced VicOne - dedicated security for the electric vehicles and connected cars of today and tomorrow.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jun 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from IronNet
Ransomware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from IronNet

Michael Ehrlich joins us today to discuss the history of IronNet and the crucial role the company plays in the cyber defence space.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Fri, 13th May 2022
NZ Windows users at risk of devastating cyber attacks
Cybersecurity

NZ Windows users at risk of devastating cyber attacks

New Zealand businesses face devastating cyber attacks, with a 14.22% chance of encountering a threat, warns Avast's 2021 Global PC Risk Report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2022
Shouldering the responsibility of payment security
EduTech

Shouldering the responsibility of payment security

Digital payments have become second nature for shoppers, but scammers are taking advantage. How can the industry fight back?.

By Tristan Chiappini • 5 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022
Kaspersky strikes up new distributor agreement in ANZ
Partner Programmes

Kaspersky strikes up new distributor agreement in ANZ

Kaspersky and Leader have struck a new partnership across Australia and New Zealand, commencing February 2022.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Feb 2022
ESET discovers DazzleSpy, a new macOS spying malware
Malware

ESET discovers DazzleSpy, a new macOS spying malware

New macOS malware has been found, spying on visitors to a Hong Kong radio station news site, according to ESET Research.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
DeFi blockchain ecosystem powered by facial recognition becomes Aus first
Surveillance

DeFi blockchain ecosystem powered by facial recognition becomes Aus first

BAXE, IDEMIA, and Haventec have partnered to launch a decentralised blockchain ecosystem using facial authentication for identity verification in Australia. .

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022
MysterySnail: Kaspersky finds zero-day exploit for Windows OS
Cybersecurity

MysterySnail: Kaspersky finds zero-day exploit for Windows OS

Kaspersky uncovers zero-day exploit for Windows OS, used in attacks by IronHusky group. Patched by Microsoft on October 12.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Oct 2021
2020 sees a global shift in financial malware threats
Cybersecurity

2020 sees a global shift in financial malware threats

The financial threat landscape experienced a game-changing pandemic year, according to a new report from Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Apr 2021
Kaspersky steps in to protect automotive industry from cyber threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Kaspersky steps in to protect automotive industry from cyber threats

Kaspersky launches tailored threat intelligence for the automotive industry, providing in-depth analysis of industry-specific security threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
Trump social media ban too little, too late
Social Media

Trump social media ban too little, too late

Social media's suspension of Trump does little to combat online misinformation, says Reset Australia's Chris Cooper.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Jan 2021
Cybersecurity strategies must involve every part of the organisation - study
Virtual Private Networks

Cybersecurity strategies must involve every part of the organisation - study

In the past year, a third of the breaches incorporated social engineering techniques and the cost of a breach caused by a human error averaged to $3.33 million.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Jan 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Threats stories

Kordia launches second annual Cyber Academy to address NZ cyber skills shortage
Cybersecurity

Kordia launches second annual Cyber Academy to address NZ cyber skills shortage

Kordia Cyber Academy launches to address New Zealand's cybersecurity skills shortage, offering practical training to enter the industry.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Sep 2022