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Malware and malicious Office documents on the rise in 2019 - WatchGuard
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Malware and malicious Office documents on the rise in 2019 - WatchGuard

Hackers are doubling down on well-known tactics like credential theft and ransomware by utilising fake Office documents and other attack avenues.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2019
WatchGuard expands partner program with financial incentives
Firewalls

WatchGuard expands partner program with financial incentives

In the expanded program, partners can earn WatchGuardONE status by specialising in just one of the available product families.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2019
WatchGuard takes to the cloud with new platform
Firewalls

WatchGuard takes to the cloud with new platform

The platform delivers multi-tier and -tenant capabilities, scaling automatically to allow MSPs to create and manage unlimited customer accounts.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2019
Migrating to the cloud? It's time to talk about SD-WAN
Firewalls

Migrating to the cloud? It's time to talk about SD-WAN

As cloud adoption soars, businesses face a new challenge: the need for high-quality, reliable communication, making SD-WAN a crucial technology.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2019
Attacks targeting Cisco Webex extension explode in popularity - WatchGuard
Firewalls

Attacks targeting Cisco Webex extension explode in popularity - WatchGuard

WatchGuard's Internet Security Report for Q4 2018 also finds growing use of a new sextortion phishing malware customised to individual victims.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2019
WatchGuard adds wave 2 access point for SMEs
Firewalls

WatchGuard adds wave 2 access point for SMEs

The new access point offers secure Wi-Fi and location analytics for restaurants, medical offices, retail branches and distributed enterprise offices.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2019
Stepping up to sell security services in ANZ
Firewalls

Stepping up to sell security services in ANZ

WatchGuard Technologies ANZ regional director gives his top tips on how to make a move into the increasingly lucrative cybersecurity services market.

By Mark Sinclair • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jan 2019
Mac malware on WatchGuard's top ten list for first time
Malware

Mac malware on WatchGuard's top ten list for first time

The report is based on data from active WatchGuard Firebox unified threat management appliances and covers the major malware campaigns.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2018
WatchGuard appoints new channel distributors in ANZ
Firewalls

WatchGuard appoints new channel distributors in ANZ

WatchGuard appoints Leader Computers and Dicker Data New Zealand as new distributors, aiming to expand its reseller network and accelerate growth in ANZ.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Dec 2018
5 top cybersecurity insights from across the channel
Firewalls

5 top cybersecurity insights from across the channel

A WatchGuard executive feeds back what he has been hearing from MSPs and VARs about the latest trends in cybersecurity.

By Mark Sinclair • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Nov 2018
WatchGuard's eight (terrifying) 2019 security predictions
Malware

WatchGuard's eight (terrifying) 2019 security predictions

The next evolution of ransomware, escalating nation-state attacks, biometric hacking, Wi-Fi protocol security, and Die Hard fiction becomes reality.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Nov 2018
WatchGuard launches multi-factor authentication solution aimed at SMBs
Firewalls

WatchGuard launches multi-factor authentication solution aimed at SMBs

WatchGuard's AuthPoint solution is a cloud service that can be deployed and managed from any location without the need for expensive hardware components.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Sep 2018
WatchGuard appoints first platinum partner in ANZ
Firewalls

WatchGuard appoints first platinum partner in ANZ

National MSP Viatek Group was awarded platinum status in recognition of its commitment to protecting and securing clients with Watchguard offerings.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2018
What does WatchGuard bring to ANZ?
Firewalls

What does WatchGuard bring to ANZ?

WatchGuard Technologies is a cybersecurity vendor actively looking for new local channel partners. We asked what it is offering the ANZ market.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Aug 2018
WatchGuard launches new AI Antivirus, UTM appliance
Firewalls

WatchGuard launches new AI Antivirus, UTM appliance

The latest version of Fireware OS introduces new IntelligentAV service for malware detection. Testing of new M270 appliance shows impressive speed.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Aug 2018

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WatchGuard announces ANZ partners awards
Firewalls

WatchGuard announces ANZ partners awards

WatchGuard's ANZ Partners of the Year hailed at Vietnam conference, celebrating top cybersecurity collaborators.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2019
Security experts comment on latest OIAC report
Firewalls

Security experts comment on latest OIAC report

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has been notified of 245 data breaches affecting personal information between July and September 2018.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Oct 2018
Cyber threat spotlight: Kiwis report more, lose less in Q2
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Cyber threat spotlight: Kiwis report more, lose less in Q2

CERT NZ's latest report shows cyber threats and incident reports increased in Q2, yet monetary losses dropped by 24%, with most under NZD $500.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Sep 2018