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• Cyber expert credited with stopping 'WannaCry' attack admits malware charges

  ​A British cyber security researcher hailed as a hero for neutralising the global "WannaCry" ransomware attack in 2017 has pleaded guilty to US charges of writing malware.

• Language barriers, Lunar New Year and NDA impasse: How ASUS and Kaspersky fell out over Live Update hack

  Kaspersky Lab’s dealings with ASUS after revealing the Taiwanese computer brand’s live software update tool was being used to install a malicious backdoor on its customer’s computers were marred by a language barrier, the timing of Lunar New Year and wrangling over a non-disclosure agreement, it has been revealed.

• Asus implements fix for malware attack

  Asus has released an update to fix an attack, which had targeted one million-plus Asus users last year by hijacking the computer maker's software update system.

• Security agencies GCSB and SIS merge tech directorates

  New Zealand security agencies the GCSB and SIS have merged their technology directorates in preparation for the rollout of a NZ Top Secret Network.

• CERT NZ: malware reports, financial losses surge in Q4 2018

  The number of malware reports from Kiwi organisations more than doubled to 43 in the three months ended 31 December, CERT NZ has reported.

• Are Kiwi businesses in the dark on cyber risks?

  "Experts are warning that Kiwi businesses are woefully underprepared for the increasing threat of cyber-attacks."

• FireEye poaches Symantec and Juniper to bolster local channel ranks

  “Today most organisations in the region aren’t prepared to defend themselves against advanced cyber attacks."

• ARN Roundtable: Real Time Security - Raising Threat Intelligence

  After a year of high profile hacks and security breaches overseas, it’s fast becoming fast apparent that Australia’s security market is woefully unprepared for the threats that lie in wait. What do we need to do to get up to speed?

• Top NZ virus revealed... What's killing your company?

  What's the most prevalent malware family in New Zealand, and how can Kiwi businesses avoid it?

• Trend Micro: Malware on the rise across NZ

  “Our findings confirm that we are battling rapidly moving cyber-criminals and evolving vulnerabilities simultaneously."

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  Datto’s State Of The Channel Ransomware Report 2016

  With survey findings gathered from 1,100 Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in the US, Canada, Australia, the UK and around the world, Datto’s report provides unique visibility into the current state of ransomware from the perspective of the Channel and the small businesses who are dealing with these malware infections on a daily basis. The report provides a wealth of detail into ransomware, including its frequency, the most common strains, the industries and systems most targeted, the impact, and the strategies and critical business solutions necessary to ensure recovery and continuity in the face of the growing threat.