Infosec stories
Most ANZ security leaders say old tools are failing against modern attacks, with 57% fearing breaches may have gone unnoticed.
Construction and manufacturing firms face the highest ransomware risk, as attacks cost businesses millions and can halt operations.
Banks and public services face rising disruption as attackers eye energy and water networks, with millions already lost to cyber incidents.
Poorly configured remote access systems are leaving Kiwi businesses exposed, with CERT NZ warning ransomware reports hit a quarterly high.
Thousands of New Zealanders face fraud and blackmail each year as many still skip basic online security steps, CERT NZ says.
Pressure is mounting on firms as ransomware gangs now threaten to leak stolen data online if victims refuse to pay.
Remote workers and online shoppers in New Zealand are facing a surge in Covid-19-themed phishing, ransomware and malware attacks.
Most organisations faced at least one successful cyberattack last year, underlining the need to reassess security practices and share lessons.
Phishing campaigns are exploiting coronavirus anxiety, with fake health alerts and newly registered domains helping criminals harvest credentials.
Weak passwords can expose every online account, so a generator helps users create harder-to-crack logins in seconds.
Poor patching and employee privacy concerns are helping mobile malware account for 20 percent of external cyber attacks, a Forrester survey found.
Weak account settings and careless clicks can expose personal data, let criminals impersonate you and compromise linked services.
Simple checks can stop account takeovers and phishing, from stronger passwords and two-factor authentication to encrypted connections and attachments.
Rising cyberattacks on smart grids are driving utilities to adopt stronger identity checks and encryption as connected meters multiply 30% a year.
Phishing is expected to drive bigger breaches in 2018 as mobile scams, cloud attacks and ransomware spread beyond email filters.
Mistaken file sharing could become less risky after a messaging update lets users delete sent attachments from both devices.
Rising digital dependence is exposing businesses and households to more phishing scams, malware and other attacks, NZTech warns.
Having a digitised ecosystem of documents, tools and data can help bolster security, improve workflow and ultimately create better services.
Building trust with employees and customers is crucial in cybersecurity, says Airwallex's Elliot Colquhoun. Transparency and communication are key.
Infosec Skills Roles maps hands-on training and certifications to the 12 most in-demand cybersecurity roles to maximise training efficiency.
