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Binary Tree ups partner certification push, aims to triple certified partners
Unified Communications

Binary Tree ups partner certification push, aims to triple certified partners

Binary Tree is hoping to triple the number of certified partners in the next six months with a certification push.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017
Nearly a quarter of 'unsafe' emails getting through to user inboxes
Malware

Nearly a quarter of 'unsafe' emails getting through to user inboxes

There is a continuous challenge of securing organisations from malicious attachments, dangerous files type, impersonation attacks as well as spam.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Jul 2017
Additional Microsoft services certified to handle 'sensitive' data
Unified Communications

Additional Microsoft services certified to handle 'sensitive' data

The ASD has formally certified 40 Microsoft Azure and Office 365 services for inclusion on its Certified Cloud Services List.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017
Scammers hijack MYOB brand in malicious email scams
Unified Communications

Scammers hijack MYOB brand in malicious email scams

MYOB users are being warned of a major phishing scam trading on their brand, involving fake invoices and malware hosted on a Chinese domain.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
SMX rolls out email security for Office 365, Gmail & third party integration
Email Security

SMX rolls out email security for Office 365, Gmail & third party integration

SMX has launched its SMX email security suite for third-party cloud email services, meeting demand for improved email security.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
SonicWall CEO says it's an 'exciting time' as security reaches new heights
Breach Prevention

SonicWall CEO says it's an 'exciting time' as security reaches new heights

It has been seven months since SonicWall split from Dell. CEO Bill Conner says it's an exciting time for the company: Here's what it has been up to.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Jun 2017
Because you're 'oh so time-poor', Gmail launches AI-powered Smart Reply
Unified Communications

Because you're 'oh so time-poor', Gmail launches AI-powered Smart Reply

When you're emailing on the go, it can be cumbersome & time-consuming to reply to all or even some of them - which is what Smart Reply is here to fix.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
Impersonation attacks rise 400% as email security struggles to keep up
Malware

Impersonation attacks rise 400% as email security struggles to keep up

20% of risky emails bypass security systems, according to Mimecast. Attacks like impersonation grew by 400% QoQ.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
What makes the Cerber ransomware so agile?
Malware

What makes the Cerber ransomware so agile?

The Cerber ransomware has been one of the most nimble, varied and dominant malware strains on the market — almost neck-and-neck with Locky.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017
Internet users still trust big email providers - despite major breaches
Malware

Internet users still trust big email providers - despite major breaches

Internet users still trust global email providers like Yahoo, Gmail and Outlook but don't know quite as much about privacy-focused services.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017
Criminals on a mission of ambition and disruption, says Symantec
Malware

Criminals on a mission of ambition and disruption, says Symantec

Ransomware attackers are increasing their ransoms; more emails are containing malicious links; and disruption is the word of the day.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017
Dridex banking trojan targets Australian organisations
Email

Dridex banking trojan targets Australian organisations

Proofpoint has detected a massive spike in Dridex banking trojans that are targeting Australian organisations.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Apr 2017
Fake eWAY invoice contains malicious macro attachments
Malware

Fake eWAY invoice contains malicious macro attachments

MailGuard has detected a new email scam masquerading as eWAY, embedding malicious macros in fake transaction confirmations to download malware.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Apr 2017
Security experts find critical vulnerabilities in SAP's mail systems
Email

Security experts find critical vulnerabilities in SAP's mail systems

Serious vulnerabilities in SAP systems worldwide put businesses at risk of data theft and disruption, discovered by ERP-SEC.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017
In depth: Mimecast talks email security, insider threats and human firewalls
Malware

In depth: Mimecast talks email security, insider threats and human firewalls

Email security breaches continue to occur due to evolving threats and a lack of next generation security solutions, according to Mimecast's Dave Hood.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2017
Menlo Security uncovers sophisticated spear phishing attack at well-known enterprise
Phishing

Menlo Security uncovers sophisticated spear phishing attack at well-known enterprise

Existing security solutions failed to detect a sophisticated and dangerous spear phishing attack at well-known enterprise, Menlo Security says.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Feb 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Spark's Xtra email completes transition from Yahoo to NZ-based provider
Email Security

Spark's Xtra email completes transition from Yahoo to NZ-based provider

Spark ditches Yahoo, partners with SMX to bring over 800k Xtra email accounts back to a secure, NZ-based server.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017
Dridex email campaign hits Australia: Patch your MS Office software now
Malware

Dridex email campaign hits Australia: Patch your MS Office software now

Proofpoint issues critical alert to Microsoft Office users to patch their software after Dridex email malware hits Australia.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Apr 2017