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Small businesses repeatedly falling victim to ransomware - Kaspersky

Many SMBs have fallen victim to multiple attacks – with 37% having experienced two or three infections.

Cryptomining dethrones ransomware as 2018’s top threat - Webroot

This report also highlights the importance of implementing a robust and evolving security approach to protect valuable data and keep systems secure.

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.

Pseudo-ransomware Xbash targeting Linux and Windows discovered

Xbash is data-destructive; destroying Linux-based databases as part of its ransomware capabilities.

Protecting New Zealand in the new cybercrime threatscape

New Zealand’s businesses are digitally transforming, supported by good internet infrastructure, and immersed in a culture of innovation.

Exclusive: Building robust cloud-based backup and DR into ransomware defence

Ransomware is on the rise again and it’s getting smarter.

An expert's take on the state of ransomware today

One of the biggest challenges in the fight against ransomware is that there are thousands of variants; tiny pieces of code used over and over again.

BlackBerry integrates ransomware recovery into collaboration platform

Most ransomware recovery solutions enforce a companywide rollback, meaning even users whose systems were not impacted may lose data.

Ransomware: A malware king, but business complacency might be lurking

Ransomware has fast become one of the malware kings to the point where you don’t have to go far to find someone who isn’t aware of the dangers.

Ransomware threats evolving to attack backup programmes

The traditional defence against ransomware is having a disaster recovery solution in place.

2018 sees surge in encrypted attacks, malware & ransomware

The surges are leading experts to warn businesses that they will need every security tool in their toolbox to keep threats at bay.

Best practices: Preventing and recovering from ransomware attacks

Cybercriminals ‘win’ even if only one out of a thousand companies decides to pay the ransom.

Despite more training, SMBs feel unprepared for cyberattacks - Webroot

"One of the most effective strategies to keep your company safe is with a layered cybersecurity strategy that can secure users and their devices."

Three effective strategies for protecting your backups from ransomware

Three key things you should be doing with your data protection strategy to make sure your backups are there when you need them most.

Three key strategies for protecting your backups from ransomware

If you’re able to successfully recover data from an untainted backup, you’ll win the ransomware game every time.

Three crucial strategies for protecting your backups from ransomware

Backups are your ace-in-the-hole for any ransomware attack.

Here’s what the threat landscape currently looks like, according to Fortinet

Fortinet says there are indications that some cybercriminals now prefer hijacking systems and using them for cryptomining.

Singapore CSA looks back at 2017's most rampant cyber threats

Last year there was a notable shift from profit-motivated attacks to attacks designed to cause disruption.

Cyberthreats shifting with ransomware attacks down - research

Ransomware attacks are significantly declining, and active defences strategies are highly effective but underutilised, according to ISACA.

EXCLUSIVE: Rick McElroy shares how he’d breach an enterprise

Carbon Black’s Rick McElroy asserts at the end of the day, cyberwar is not about systems but rather humans vs humans as they are the weakest link.

Ransomware: Top-of-mind for Aussies, but we just don't know what to do about it

Ransomware continues to be a major concern for Australian consumers this year - and many are unsure if they have even been affected by it.

EXCLUSIVE: Palo Alto analyst unwraps mentality of cybercrime

Threat intelligence analyst Alex Hinchliffe discusses the constant rise of cybercrime, how it's changing, and the possibility of cyber warfare.

IoT, chip processors emerging as new cyber battlegrounds – report

The number of types of ransomware variants in play increased by 101 percent in 2017, a report has found.

Global MSSP Proficio opens new Melbourne base to serve Aussie businesses

Global managed security services provider Proficio has established a new base in Melbourne.

Whitepaper: Why it’s critical to detect cyber attacks as they happen

"Many organisations are struggling to keep pace with the speed in which hackers are attacking their systems."

The features that should be front and centre when evaluating SIEMs

According to Frost & Sullivan, SIEM can either be an enabler or a retardant and there's a thin line between the two - here's the key attributes.

Cutting through the noise with AI-driven threat analytics

SANS has provided an independent review of a new AI analytics solution designed to rescue businesses 'drowning in data' from SIEM platforms.

The six golden keys to successful identity assurance

When someone tries to access your internal systems, how can you be sure a user is who they claim to be?

Using SOLIDWORKS CAD to take an idea from prototype to product

Sound pioneer Nura had an ambitious concept to deliver when it raised almost two million dollars via crowdsourcing and then over five million dollars through a seed round.