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Check Point report highlights latest cyber-threats worldwide
Distributed Denial of Service

Check Point report highlights latest cyber-threats worldwide

Check Point Research's 2020 Cyber Security Report reveals rising threats such as cryptominers, botnets, and targeted ransomware against global organisations.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2020
Five security risks faced in the modern workplace - Empired
Phishing

Five security risks faced in the modern workplace - Empired

According to the Australian Government Department of Communications, the average cost of an individual cybersecurity breach to a business is $276,000.

By Gavin van Niekerk • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2020
Veritas: PCs running Windows 7 vulnerable to ransomware
Malware

Veritas: PCs running Windows 7 vulnerable to ransomware

With Windows 7 support ending on January 14, Veritas Technologies warns 26% of PCs will face increased ransomware risks, urging swift preparations.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2020
Culture Amp aims to advance inclusion in Singapore and APAC
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Culture Amp aims to advance inclusion in Singapore and APAC

Culture Amp has announced it will roll out its Diversity & Inclusion Starter Kit for free to all Singapore and APAC organisations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jan 2020
New study reveals 'huge' gender disparity in Indian businesses
Intel

New study reveals 'huge' gender disparity in Indian businesses

Improving gender diversity in the workplace requires uniform women-friendly programs and male allies, according to a new study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Jan 2020
Diversity & Inclusion starter kit to help Asia Pacific organisations
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion starter kit to help Asia Pacific organisations

Culture Amp offers free Diversity - Inclusion starter kit to Singapore and Asia Pacific organizations, aiming to address workplace diversity deficit.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2019
Wontok: Are e-wallets a threat to society?
Fintech

Wontok: Are e-wallets a threat to society?

As e-wallets gain popularity, criminals find new ways to exploit our behaviours and beliefs. Are we trading convenience for vulnerability?.

By Bruce Carney • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2019
Equifax breach vulnerability surfaces as top network attack in Q3 2019
Malware

Equifax breach vulnerability surfaces as top network attack in Q3 2019

Equifax breach vulnerability from Apache Struts tops WatchGuard's Q3 2019 list of network attacks, highlighting rising malware and zero-day threats.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2019
2020 Prediction: The rise of meaningful communication
Unified Communications

2020 Prediction: The rise of meaningful communication

Influential technologies in 2020 include the evolution of bots, real-time engagement, cybersecurity, AI sales, trust, and 5G.

By Matt Thompson • 8 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2019
Snowflake furthers AWS integration with AI/ML certification
Data Analytics

Snowflake furthers AWS integration with AI/ML certification

Snowflake strengthens ties with AWS by achieving AI/ML Competency status, enhancing its cloud data platform's integration and customer experience.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2019
New security distributor launches in ANZ
Distributed Denial of Service

New security distributor launches in ANZ

Started by veteran channel leader, Paul Lim, industry experts Ben Minski and Bill Gatsios will work alongside Paul in spearheading the business.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2019
Unisys delivers new cloud security features on AWS
DevOps

Unisys delivers new cloud security features on AWS

Unisys unveils two new CloudForte features on AWS, enhancing cloud security, architecture, and compliance for clients through cutting-edge automation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2019
Gartner names Appian customers' choice for enterprise low-code application platforms
Application Performance Monitoring

Gartner names Appian customers' choice for enterprise low-code application platforms

To qualify for Customers' Choice distinction, vendors must achieve an overall rating (out of 5 stars) equal to or higher than the mean rating for that market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2019
In brief: What's on at CyberCrimeCon 2019 Singapore
Cybersecurity

In brief: What's on at CyberCrimeCon 2019 Singapore

CyberCrimeCon 2019 Singapore on November 29 will showcase threat analysis, world-class expertise, and best practices in cybersecurity.

By Sara Barker • 8 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2019
Disney+: Is it safe to subscribe?
Firewalls

Disney+: Is it safe to subscribe?

Disney+ subscribers are falling victim to credential stuffing, with hacked accounts already up for sale. Users advised to follow best practices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2019
SolarWinds learning portal boosts partner capabilities
Disaster Recovery

SolarWinds learning portal boosts partner capabilities

SolarWinds launched the MSP Institute, an online learning portal offering business and technical training for partners, boosting their capabilities and growth.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2019

Stories from Other Regions

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Study: Business has never been better for cybercriminals
Cybersecurity

Study: Business has never been better for cybercriminals

Over a third of New Zealand businesses faced cyber attacks in the past year, with projections of worse to come, reports Aura Information Security.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2019
Businesses not adopting reasonable care standard for security
Firewalls

Businesses not adopting reasonable care standard for security

Despite understanding the critical nature of cybersecurity risks, many boards fail to adopt a 'reasonable care' standard, leaving firms exposed.

By Ilan Rubin • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2019