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This blog focuses on explaining what darknet markets are, common payment model used, the type of digital data being bought and sold, and their costs.

Credential abuse and theft are two main ways threat actors are able to compromise and move within an organisation to steal valuable assets.

This latest attack materially impacts one of the primary countermeasures employed against wiper attacks: Virtual Desktop Interface snapshots.

The DragonOK group has been actively launching attacks for years. While Japan is still the most heavily targeted geographic region, it is spreading.

Taiwan faces sustained cyber attacks, with officials and energy firms targeted by espionage campaign, reports Palo Alto Networks.

Deloitte has continued its acquisition path, snapping up Plenary Networks to provide new network design and deployment capabilities.

Palo Alto Networks warns businesses hit by ransomware attacks to consider a full security audit to avoid further risks and damage.

Organisations need to take a prevention-first mindset through three key elements: Technology, people and processes and threat intelligence.

The Sofacy Group is still coming up with new trojans, with Unit 42 researchers reporting that an OS X trojan called 'Komplex' is now on the scene.

Palo Alto Networks is taking the cybersecurity fight to print as the company recently published its first book for Australian boards & executives.

The rise of wireless network technology and the Internet of Things is increasing the risk of cyber attacks, warns Palo Alto Networks.

Australian business leaders are prioritising cyber security as successful cyber attacks in the country rise, according to Palo Alto Networks.

Palo Alto Networks adds machine learning to its security software, enhancing its malware and exploit prevention capabilities.

PoshCoder has been encrypting files with PowerShell since 2014, and the new variant named PowerWare was reported in March 2016.

The cybersecurity implications of RegTech and data analytics are just as important as the technology itself, Palo Alto Networks warns.

The company who identify as the next-generation in security, have just announced that its next-generation firewall has earned a recommended rating.

Businesses in Australia and New Zealand are prioritizing the wrong aspects of cyber security, according to Palo Alto Networks.

Recently, Unit 42 identified a spear phishing e-mail from the Sofacy group that targeted the United States government - here is a rundown.

Palo Alto has been named a leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant report, just as the vendor announced strong third quarter financial results.

Palo Alto Networks is warning businesses that rely too much on software patches, saying they could fall victim to ‘zero day’ vulnerabilities.