Cybercriminals targeted the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with a destructive malware disguised as a PDF about cyberattacks. This wiper deletes files tied to popular Japanese software and uses sophisticated anti-debugging techniques to avoid sandbox detection. It deletes a broad range of document and executable files while running misleading web requests to confuse forensic analysis. Netskope Threat Labs monitors this campaign and provides protection against these evolving threats.
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Chillisoft headlines bring you the latest and most important news across the cybersecurity landscape in New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific. This section is where you’ll find breaking updates, strategic announcements, and critical insights that matter to our partners, vendors, and the wider IT security community.
From leadership changes and major certifications to vendor partnerships, product milestones, and industry awards, Chillisoft headlines deliver fast, reliable updates straight from the source. Stay up to date with the stories shaping Chillisoft’s direction and the broader cybersecurity market, all curated for relevance and impact.
In this space, we also cover developments across our vendor ecosystem, including news from leading brands from our vendor portfolio. Whether it’s a new product rollout, an industry accolade, or a major update to a platform like ESET PROTECT Hub or Armis Centrix, you’ll see it here right away!
Chillisoft headlines also feature timely commentary on emerging threats, trends, and technologies, including AI-driven risks, compliance changes, and cybersecurity skills shortages. These pieces are designed to help partners and customers navigate a fast-moving environment with confidence and clarity.
If you’re a partner, MSP, IT lead, or vendor, this section gives you the quick hits you need to stay informed and make smarter decisions. It’s also a useful reference for sales, marketing, and strategy teams looking to track shifts in the channel and cybersecurity space.
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ESET has secured ‘Champion’ status in the Canalys Global Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix for the third year running, praised for its enterprise growth and MSP platform enhancements.
Chillisoft and Tripwire expand their exclusive distribution agreement across Australia and New Zealand to strengthen regional cybersecurity.
ESET uncovers Android/FakeAdBlocker using URL shorteners to spread banking trojans, scareware, and spam via aggressive ad tactics.
The University of Auckland Business School has boosted uptime and reduced admin workload by adopting Pulseway’s mobile server monitoring. Now managing over 150 servers and hundreds of virtual desktops from smartphones, the IT team can detect and resolve issues before users even notice, saving time, stress, and resources.
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