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Ripple20 threat has potential for 'vast exploitation', ExtraHop researchers find
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Ripple20 threat has potential for 'vast exploitation', ExtraHop researchers find

One in three IT environments vulnerable to Ripple20 cyber threat, says ExtraHop. Attackers can exploit 19 vulnerabilities in the Treck networking stack.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2020
Ripple20 threat could affect 35% of all IT environments – ExtraHop
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Ripple20 threat could affect 35% of all IT environments – ExtraHop

The vulnerabilities have the potential to 'ripple' through complex software supply chains, enabling attackers to steal data or execute code.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2020
COVID-19 related email threats pose huge risk in 2020
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

COVID-19 related email threats pose huge risk in 2020

According to the company's annual mid-year roundup report, Trend Micro blocked 8.8 million COVID-19 related threats, nearly 92% of which were email-based.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020
Misinformation on the rise, organisations consider how best to respond
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Misinformation on the rise, organisations consider how best to respond

Increase in misinformation and fake domains leads organisations to perceive the threat level as 'very significant', says new report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is SonicWall?
Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is SonicWall?

SonicWall's Dmitriy Ayrapetov speaks to TechDay about the importance of remote security solutions in the COVID era.

By Nick Forrester • 1 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2020
Cyber threats on the rise for industrial control systems, new research finds
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber threats on the rise for industrial control systems, new research finds

Industrial control system (ICS) vulnerabilities are increasing due to remote access, says a report by The Claroty Research Team.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2020
CrowdStrike uncovers key cybersecurity findings following COVID-19
Digital Transformation

CrowdStrike uncovers key cybersecurity findings following COVID-19

Businesses worldwide prioritize cybersecurity investment amid remote working surge, with technology budgets expected to rise.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jul 2020
Cyber threat intelligence reaching maturity in organisations worldwide
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber threat intelligence reaching maturity in organisations worldwide

A SANS Institute survey reveals that cyber threat intelligence (CTI) is maturing globally, with 49% of organisations having dedicated CTI teams.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2020
Altering the actions of an attacker
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Altering the actions of an attacker

Jim Cook of Attivo Networks explains how cyber deception outwits attackers, altering the economics of cybercrime.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Radware?
Disaster Recovery

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Radware?

TechDay debuts 10 Minute IT Jams, spotlighting Radware with insights from Yaniv Hoffman. Learn about Radware's Sydney scrubbing centre and APAC expansion.

By Sara Barker • 10 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2020
A security by design approach for cybersecurity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

A security by design approach for cybersecurity

Your website faces attacks from nefarious elements with financial gain and industrial sabotage high on their list of motivations.

By Reciprocity • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2020
Cybercriminals after money more than anything else - Verizon report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cybercriminals after money more than anything else - Verizon report

Of all the things cybercriminals aim to accomplish in their illicit activities, money still takes centre stage.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 27th May 2020
Cybercriminals exploiting virus fears to gain access to corporate IT systems
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cybercriminals exploiting virus fears to gain access to corporate IT systems

COVID-19 may have changed the way many people work, but this doesn't have to mean companies must accept lower levels of security.

By Budd Ilic • 5 min read • Mon, 25th May 2020
Trustwave report highlights biggest cybersecurity trends of today
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Trustwave report highlights biggest cybersecurity trends of today

As organisations transition to the cloud, Trustwave's new report shows a doubling in cloud service attacks, marking a significant shift in cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2020
MailGuard warns against extortion phishing emails
Crypto

MailGuard warns against extortion phishing emails

MailGuard has highlighted dangerous email scams following its interception of a large run of extortion phishing emails that demand a ransom payment in bitcoin.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2020
Evasive malware reaches record levels - WatchGuard report
Malware

Evasive malware reaches record levels - WatchGuard report

Evasive malware is at an all-time high, with WatchGuard's Q4 2019 report revealing it now constitutes two-thirds of all detections.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2020
Companies not utilising threat hunters correctly – study
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Companies not utilising threat hunters correctly – study

ThreatQuotient study reveals confusion over the role of threat hunters, with many teams focusing on reactive processes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2019

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Phishing actors play on Covid-19 fears
Malware

Phishing actors play on Covid-19 fears

Phishing campaigns are exploiting coronavirus anxiety, with fake health alerts and newly registered domains helping criminals harvest credentials.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 22nd Mar 2020