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Why China's new cybersecurity law is a threat to international businesses and innovation
Payment Technologies

Why China's new cybersecurity law is a threat to international businesses and innovation

Under the veil of cybersecurity, regulators will have access to information that could benefit Chinese firms at the expense of foreign business.

By IMD Professor Georges Haour • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
Russian hackers steal Olympic athletes data: Insights and advice from Webroot
AI Security

Russian hackers steal Olympic athletes data: Insights and advice from Webroot

Unless you've been living under a rock, you'd be aware of the recent hacking of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) - here's Webroot's insights.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2016
APAC takes 520 days too long to respond to threats, says FireEye
Breach Prevention

APAC takes 520 days too long to respond to threats, says FireEye

New research has found that it is taking APAC much longer than the rest of the world to detect cyber threats: a median 520 days.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2016
Kaspersky Labs offers $50,000 'bug bounty' to security researchers
Hackers

Kaspersky Labs offers $50,000 'bug bounty' to security researchers

Security researchers Kaspersky Lab & bug bounty platform Hacker One are co-launching a Bug Bounty Program that offers $50,000 to security researchers.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
Norton tackles hackers using Wi-Fi
Wireless Networks

Norton tackles hackers using Wi-Fi

Norton unveils a new app to secure personal data on risky public Wi-Fi, as their report reveals user confusion aids hackers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jun 2016
Mark Zuckerberg masks his webcam - should you?
Facebook

Mark Zuckerberg masks his webcam - should you?

Both the webcam and dual microphone on his laptop are covered by tape, this shows the tech-savvy Facebook boss is worried about being spied on.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jun 2016
Danti: Destroying your data through one unpatched exploit
Hackers

Danti: Destroying your data through one unpatched exploit

Danti is one of the newest and most dangerous groups of hackers taking advantage of a dangerous exploit that can gain access to IT systems and infect.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 31st May 2016
SMEs need to up their security game or risk becoming a target
Hackers

SMEs need to up their security game or risk becoming a target

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are falling behind in data security, says new research from Versasec.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016
The surprisingly scary patterns revealed in hack attacks
Cybersecurity

The surprisingly scary patterns revealed in hack attacks

When analysing multi-attack campaigns against industrial and government interests, patterns emerge. Scary patterns.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
A victory for privacy and Apple?
Cybersecurity

A victory for privacy and Apple?

Amidst the debate and panic around FBI demands that Apple help unlock the iPhone of the San Bernadino shooter, Apple just won a small victory.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
Hackers exploit wireless networks, steal valuable information
Wireless Networks

Hackers exploit wireless networks, steal valuable information

Wireless networks are vulnerable, but steps can be taken to protect against attacks, says Netscout's Fluke Networks Enterprise Solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Jan 2016
Consumers choose free public Wi-Fi over security
Fintech

Consumers choose free public Wi-Fi over security

Brits unaware of security risks on public Wi-Fi, says AARP report. Thousands at risk of hacking personal data. #cybersecurity.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2015
Vulnerable mobile apps 'just waiting to be exploited'
DevOps

Vulnerable mobile apps 'just waiting to be exploited'

Hackers target weak mobile apps, with AVG's CTO warning they're ripe for data theft and urging developers and stores to tighten security.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015
Anonymous threatens cyber-revenge after Paris terror attack
Distributed Denial of Service

Anonymous threatens cyber-revenge after Paris terror attack

In response to the Charlie Hebdo massacre, Anonymous has announced a cyber war on jihadists, vowing to shut down terror-linked accounts.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2015
Advanced threat protection: Now more than ever
Firewalls

Advanced threat protection: Now more than ever

Joshua Alcock, Fortinet senior systems engineer, outlines the five critical components to advanced threat protection.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
Could the next election be hacked?
Unified Communications

Could the next election be hacked?

This year's election has been and gone, however the debate over New Zealand's cyber security and surveillance is still a hot topic.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber attacks are borderless and China isn't immune, 360 Security says
Phishing

Cyber attacks are borderless and China isn't immune, 360 Security says

360 Enterprise Security Group has commented on China's inability to keep foreign cyber attacks out of its walls, and cyber crime is now 'borderless'.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2017
Finalists line up in New Zealand iSanz information security awards
Cybersecurity

Finalists line up in New Zealand iSanz information security awards

Kiwi companies big and small are in the running for New Zealand's top infosec awards. And the iSanz finalists are...

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 2016