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• Asus, D-Link and Huawei devices also targeted in global malware campaign

  Cisco's Talos unit has found that the actor behind the global VPNFilter malware campaign also targeted Asus, D-Link, Huawei, Ubiquiti, UPVEL, and ZTE devices.

• GCSB to expand cyber defence service for NZ organisations

  The Government Communications Security Bureau is expanding its Malware-Free Networks cyber defence initiative.

• Updated: Cryptolocker malware hits IRD, locks 3500 files

  Thousands of Inland Revenue files were locked up after New Zealand's tax department became the target of a cryptolocking attack.

• The compelling case for AI in cyber security

  ​Enterprise buyers are on track to spend more on cyber security tools that employ AI and machine learning, according to new research.

• One million Kiwis lost $177M to cyber crime in 2017

  More than one-third of the adult online population in New Zealand was affected by cyber crime in 2017, impacting as many as one million Kiwis.

• 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.