Aras stories - Page 3
Lacework launches new capabilities for better threat detection
Mon, 15th Aug 2022
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uc
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advanced persistent threat protection
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multi-cloud
Lacework has announced new capabilities that enable organisations to uncover more critical threats to their infrastructure and empower teams.
How well do rangatahi understand cyber safety in Aotearoa?
Fri, 12th Aug 2022
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netsafe
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online safety
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rangatahi
Do rangatahi in Aotearoa understand the importance of being safe online, or has lifelong exposure to the internet resulted in widespread complacency?.
Major media companies sign new online safety framework for Aotearoa
Mon, 25th Jul 2022
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nztech
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netsafe
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online security
A new joint development between Netsafe and some of the world's leading social media companies is set to provide Kiwis with safer online experiences.
Akamai research finds PayPal security measures utilised in new phishing scam
Mon, 18th Jul 2022
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phishing
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martech
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commerce systems
New research from Akamai has found that a new threat actor is parasitising benign WordPress sites to execute an extensive PayPal phishing scam.
Online bullying, harassment skyrockets since COVID outbreak
Thu, 7th Jul 2022
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cybersecurity
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cyberbullying
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netsafe
Harmful content reports have risen by over 25% since the outbreak of the COVID pandemic, according to Netsafe.
The link between cybersecurity, extremist threat and misinformation online in Aotearoa
Mon, 27th Jun 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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auckland university
Long story short, it's often the case that misinformation, threat and extremism link closely to cybersecurity issues and cyber harm.
Film review: Jurassic World Dominion
Fri, 10th Jun 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
This movie is what happens when you cross a lot of hungry dinos with humanity trying desperately to redeem itself for a mistake, and boy does it try.
Māori and cyber safety - Examining an unsafe online climate and the need for action
Mon, 30th May 2022
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edutech
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Aotearoa's cybersecurity initiatives are failing to protect Māori communities from online risks and discrimination, leading to calls for change.
Evolution of ransomware reaches dangerous levels of sophistication
Fri, 15th Apr 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
Ransomware is reaching new levels of sophistication with dangerous results, according to cybersecurity firm SLVA.
DocuSign introduces new offering to help growing businesses
Tue, 12th Apr 2022
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smb
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docusign
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workflow solutions
DocuSign has announced a new solution to help growing organisations centralise and automate the creation, negotiation, and secure storage of their contracts.
IWD 2022: Achievers manager discusses gender inequalities in technology
Tue, 8th Mar 2022
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leadership
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iwd
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opinion
IT Industry Must Act to Attract More Women, as Pay Gaps and Gender Imbalance Persist, says Workplace Gender Equality Agency.
Pressure points: Ransomware operators run their extortion efforts through a multiplier
Tue, 7th Dec 2021
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
Attackers have doubled the number of techniques simultaneously deployed against victims in a few short months.
Kiwi student wellbeing company closes $1.8m funding round
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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icehouse
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students
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mental health
New Zealand-based platform Komodo has closed a NZ$1.8m seed round led by Folklore Ventures to advance student wellbeing.
Extortion payments hit new records as ransomware crisis intensifies
Wed, 11th Aug 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Highest ransom paid in 2020 was $12.9m, almost doubled from the previous year, according to new research by Palo Alto Networks.
Netsafe works with global tech giants to address online harm in NZ
Fri, 6th Aug 2021
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google
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facebook
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netsafe
Facebook, Google, TikTok, and Twitter are joining Netsafe to develop a code of practice for online safety in New Zealand.
Almost 300% increase in harmful online content cases reported during pandemic
Mon, 28th Jun 2021
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cyberbullying
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online harrassment
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aras
Harmful online content cases have surged by 292% during the pandemic, according to a new study by Report Harmful Content.
Cyber stalking rampant amongst young New Zealanders - study
Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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cybersecurity
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aras
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nato
1 in 3 young New Zealanders likely to cyber stalk their partner or ex, according to Norton Cyber Safety Insights Report.
BlackLine supports latest RISE with SAP offering
Mon, 21st Jun 2021
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digital transformation
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fintech
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financial systems
BlackLine's accounting automation solutions complement SAP's RISE offering, aiding digital transformations and intelligent enterprises.
Interpol announces it will join the Coalition Against Stalkerware
Fri, 30th Apr 2021
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cybersecurity
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malwarebytes
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interpol
Interpol teams up with the Coalition Against Stalkerware to investigate the use of stalkerware and support victims of tech abuse.
Kaspersky launches new course to defend users against doxing
Tue, 27th Apr 2021
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
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kaspersky
Kaspersky launches free online course to educate on dangers of doxing, emphasizing the need for digital security.