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10 billion records sit in unsecured databases - China leads the pack
Virtual Private Networks

10 billion records sit in unsecured databases - China leads the pack

A white hat hacker hacker uncovered a total of 9517 unsecured databases worldwide, collectively containing more than 10 billion entries.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2020
Google and Amazon overtake Apple as most imitated brands - Check Point
Phishing

Google and Amazon overtake Apple as most imitated brands - Check Point

Google and Amazon were the most imitated brands in phishing attempts for the second quarter of 2020, according to Check Point.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2020
Improving network security by 'deflecting' cybercriminals
Malware

Improving network security by 'deflecting' cybercriminals

New IT defence tactic spots hidden cyber threats within networks, using strategic deflection to foil attackers.

By Vlado Vajdic • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2020
Just 6,000 accounts responsible for over 100,000 email attacks - report
Firewalls

Just 6,000 accounts responsible for over 100,000 email attacks - report

Study reveals that over 6,000 malicious email accounts were responsible for 100,000 business email compromise attacks on 6,600 organisations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2020
Forescout and Arista Networks embark on new Zero Trust security partnership venture
Malware

Forescout and Arista Networks embark on new Zero Trust security partnership venture

Forescout and Arista Networks have come together to deliver Zero Trust security and greater device visibility and enforcement across heterogeneous networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2020
Beware of these six L7 DDoS attacks
Distributed Denial of Service

Beware of these six L7 DDoS attacks

DDoS attacks are shifting from network layer to application layer. Here are the top six application-layer DDoS attacks to watch out for.

By Eyal Arazi • 6 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2020
Fortinet reports total revenue of $615.5 million
Firewalls

Fortinet reports total revenue of $615.5 million

Strong demand for secure SD-WAN and work-from-home capabilities helped power 18% second quarter revenue growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2020
Malware attacks abusing machine identities grew eightfold over the last 10 years - report
Malware

Malware attacks abusing machine identities grew eightfold over the last 10 years - report

Commodity malware campaigns that use machine identities have surged, with attacks doubling from 2018 to 2019, says Venafi.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2020
ComCom takes responsibility for external provider breach
Breach Prevention

ComCom takes responsibility for external provider breach

Commerce Commission admits security flaws and pledges to implement stronger systems following burglary incident.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2020
Cloud breaches set to increase in velocity and scale - Accurics
DataCentre infrastructure

Cloud breaches set to increase in velocity and scale - Accurics

Cloud breaches are set to increase in velocity and scale, according to new research from security specialists Accurics.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2020
Q&A: Barracuda VP on how SD-WAN can aid in public cloud adoption
Firewalls

Q&A: Barracuda VP on how SD-WAN can aid in public cloud adoption

TechDay caught up with Barracuda RVP of public cloud & strategic alliances Chris Hill to discuss why SD-WAN is fast becoming the launch pad into the cloud.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2020
Data breaches costing companies millions - could incident response help?
Breach Prevention

Data breaches costing companies millions - could incident response help?

On average, data breaches cost companies $3.86 million per breach, with compromised employee accounts the most expensive root cause.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2020
42% more plaintext HTTP servers than HTTPS counterparts - report
Virtual Private Networks

42% more plaintext HTTP servers than HTTPS counterparts - report

Rapid7 has released a report detailing the changing internet risk landscapes of 2020, and other issues facing cybersecurity teams.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2020
HPE powers Edinburgh International Data Facility
DevOps

HPE powers Edinburgh International Data Facility

University of Edinburgh partners with HPE to support its International Data Facility, benefitting over 1000 organizations with $125m investment.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2020
WatchGuard releases two new enterprise-grade APs
Firewalls

WatchGuard releases two new enterprise-grade APs

WatchGuard unveils two new enterprise-grade access points, the AP225W and AP327X, enhancing Wi-Fi security and connectivity in diverse environments.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2020
Fortinet holds position as fastest-growing SD-WAN vendor
Firewalls

Fortinet holds position as fastest-growing SD-WAN vendor

According to a new Omida report, the company has seen a 247% revenue growth year-on-year. Plus, Fortinet announces Fortigate 80F.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2020
One Identity & Ping Identity join forces on identity management
Firewalls

One Identity & Ping Identity join forces on identity management

The partnership brings together Ping Identity's access management technology with One Identity's identity governance and administration (IGA) technology.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2020
Attivo named by Gartner as Sample Vendor for deception platforms
Risk & Compliance

Attivo named by Gartner as Sample Vendor for deception platforms

The company was named as an example of platforms that create false artifacts to aid threat detection in Gartner's 2020 Security Ops Hype Cycle report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2020
80% of security breaches involve exposure of customer data - IBM
IT Automation

80% of security breaches involve exposure of customer data - IBM

IBM reveals 80% of data breaches expose customer info, with average costs at USD $3.86 million. Security automation cuts expenses significantly.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2020