Infosec stories
Hazy Hawk exploits abandoned cloud DNS for global scams surge
Last week
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cloud security
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email security
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity firm Infoblox warns of Hazy Hawk, a threat actor hijacking DNS records from abandoned cloud resources to spread scams and malware worldwide.
Why is ransomware still a thing in 2025?
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malware
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firewalls
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vpns
Ransomware persists in 2025 as attackers exploit easy targets, with cybercrime losses hitting USD $16.6 billion despite soaring cybersecurity investments.
Zero-day hackers shift focus to enterprise tech in Google's report
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smartphones
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firewalls
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network security
Google's GTIG reports 75 zero-day exploits in 2024, highlighting a rising threat to enterprise tech despite a slight overall decrease from 2023.
FireMon hires ex-Skybox leaders to boost global expansion
Last month
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
FireMon appoints four former Skybox Security sales leaders to boost expansion across EMEA, APAC, and North America in network security policy management.
Varonis acquires Cyral to boost AI-driven data security
Tue, 18th Mar 2025
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data protection
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physical security
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ai
Varonis Systems has acquired Cyral, enhancing data security capabilities amid a projected USD $225 billion database market boom by 2028.
TDCX Singapore earns Data Protection Trustmark award
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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data protection
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
TDCX Singapore has received the Data Protection Trustmark from the IMDA, underscoring its dedication to upholding stringent data privacy standards.
New phishing scam uses QR codes to bypass security tools
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Barracuda analysts warn of escalating phishing threats using QR codes crafted from ASCII/Unicode characters, evading traditional security measures.
F5 introduces NGINX One to boost app security & delivery
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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virtualisation
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application security
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open source
F5 releases NGINX One software to enhance application security and delivery for diverse enterprise teams, integrating load balancing, security, and AI-driven insights.
The imperative to go beyond backup, by focusing on cyber resilience & AI
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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dr
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
This World Backup Day Cohesity calls for a focus on cyber resilience & AI amid rising cyber threats.
Hutt City Council beefs up cybersecurity with SSS Virtual Chief Information Security Officer service
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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devops
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apm
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cybersecurity
Hutt City Council strengthens its cybersecurity framework by utilising SSS IT Security Specialists' Virtual Chief Security Officer solution, leading to improved data protection.
Kaspersky study: 40% of firms face shortage in cybersecurity hiring
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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it training
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network security
Over 40% of firms face a crippling lack of qualified cybersecurity professionals, contributing to heightened security risks, a new global study by Kaspersky exposes.
ISMS.online partners with ECI Partners for global expansion plans
Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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saas
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
Data privacy SaaS ISMS.online joins forces with investment leaders ECI Partners to drive global expansion and product innovation.
NAVEX uncovers state of risk and compliance in latest report
Fri, 23rd Jun 2023
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risk & compliance
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hybrid & remote work
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leadership
NAVEX's 2023 State of Risk & Compliance Report reveals a decline in management's commitment to compliance and an increase in overall program maturity.
Experteq adds two new appointments to its leadership team
Wed, 25th Jan 2023
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secops
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cybersecurity
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cybercx
Australian IT company Experteq has appointed Stephen Frede as its new CISO and Chris Nguyen as Head of Information Security.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from SearchInform
Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
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data protection
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encryption
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martech
Val Novoselova, Global Leading Product Development Manager at SearchInform, discusses new trends in information security.
Regaining digital trust and enhancing digitisation in Australian Government agencies
Thu, 7th Jul 2022
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Having a digitised ecosystem of documents, tools and data can help bolster security, improve workflow and ultimately create better services.
Without trust, your security team is dead in the water
Tue, 5th Jul 2022
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cybersecurity
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airwallex
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trust
Building trust with employees and customers is crucial in cybersecurity, says Airwallex's Elliot Colquhoun. Transparency and communication are key.
Infosec unveils role-guided cybersecurity training roadmaps
Wed, 25th May 2022
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edutech
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it training
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cybersecurity
Infosec Skills Roles maps hands-on training and certifications to the 12 most in-demand cybersecurity roles to maximise training efficiency.
Kiwi InfoSec industry celebrate success at iSANZ Awards
Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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pwc
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netsafe
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air new zealand
New Zealand's InfoSec celebrated its successes at last night's iSANZ Awards in Wellington, with PwC, Air New Zealand and NetSafe among the winners.