Cyber attacks stories - Page 42

Nearly 70% of Australian organizations expect to experience a breach of customer records within the next year, according to a new report.

Proofpoint's Human Factor 2021 report reveals the reality of cyber threats, with millions of ransomware-loaded emails and new attack methods.

Global cyber attacks have increased by 29% in the last six months, as hackers continue to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic.

IT security professionals and developers aren’t completely confident in their ability to defend against another SolarWinds/Codecov-style supply chain attack.

SonicWall warns customers of ransomware campaign on legacy firmware, urging them to disconnect devices from the network immediately.

Attacks are driven largely by the emergence of Ransomware as a Service gangs that are cashing in on critical infrastructure organisations.

SIS won't include district health boards in information security programme despite concerns over cyber defences.

Ransomware makes up two-thirds of all malware attacks, as cyber incidents continue to rise, according to Positive Technologies.

Gamifying cybersecurity is key to preventing attacks, with Balbix reporting that most incidents are due to individual user behaviour.

Schools are offline and more than 100 North Island kindergartens have reverted to pen and paper due to a major international ransomware hit.

District health boards in New Zealand refuse to release reviews of their cyber security systems, following a ransomware attack on the Waikato DHB.

IT specialists are warning the full extent of the harm done in the latest big ransomware attack is yet to emerge. .

New Zealand organisations using Kaseya VSA software warned of Russian-based ransomware attack, CertNZ urges shutdown.

SolarWinds cyber attack costs organisations 11% of annual revenue, according to new research by IronNet Cybersecurity.

Waikato District Health Board will face liability if harm is caused by patient data leaked in ransomware attack, says Privacy Commissioner.

Attacks using artificial intelligence are predicted within a year, say security professionals, according to a new report.

Most security leaders in the Asia Pacific region do not report directly to CEOs, according to a report by LogRhythm.

Digital revolution sparks investment transformation, but raises concerns over security, says survey by Financial Services Council.

Cybercrime is rising in New Zealand, but victims often struggle to get justice. Anusha Bradley investigates how to better protect cybercrime victims.

Amid surging ransomware attacks, numerous New Zealand businesses are increasingly paying cyber criminals, says cybersecurity expert Campbell McKenzie.