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Microsoft takes down malicious botnet after years of tracking
Malware

Microsoft takes down malicious botnet after years of tracking

The botnet, called Necurs, gained control of the computers using malware and used them to commit crimes remotely.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2020
'We are in a permanent state of cyber warfare' say 88% of IT pros
Cybersecurity

'We are in a permanent state of cyber warfare' say 88% of IT pros

Nation-state attacks are on the rise, leading to an increasing focus on national cybersecurity protocols, according to a survey by Venafi.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2020
NordPass releases new features on the back of extensive audit
Virtual Private Networks

NordPass releases new features on the back of extensive audit

NordPass has launched new features for PCs and mobiles, including the ability to share passwords, as well as new mobile features and native apps.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2020
ManageEngine launches suite of enterprise security solutions
Virtual Private Networks

ManageEngine launches suite of enterprise security solutions

The new solutions allow security teams to supervise remote sessions which are providing access to critical systems, says ManageEngine.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2020
WatchGuard to acquire Panda Security
Firewalls

WatchGuard to acquire Panda Security

Once the integration is complete, customers and partners will have access to a security platform that bridges the network and user perimeter.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2020
Cybersecurity teams preferring human results shows mistrust in AI
Artificial Intelligence

Cybersecurity teams preferring human results shows mistrust in AI

Mistrust in artificial intelligence prevails as a WhiteHat Security report reveals nearly 60% of cybersecurity professionals favour human-verified results.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2020
Eliminating gender bias in cybersecurity could grow industry by the billions
Cybersecurity

Eliminating gender bias in cybersecurity could grow industry by the billions

Solving gender bias in cybersecurity could add USD $43.1 billion in the US and GBP £17 billion in the UK, reports Tessian.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2020
Cybercriminals prey on healthcare panic to spread malware
Malware

Cybercriminals prey on healthcare panic to spread malware

Cybercriminals exploit COVID-19 panic, sending fake HIV test results via phishing emails to spread Koadic malware, forensic experts from Proofpoint reveal.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2020
Funding worries hold back Singapore SMEs from digitalisation
QBE

Funding worries hold back Singapore SMEs from digitalisation

Many of Singapore's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seek government support in order to remove barriers to adopting digital business infrastructure.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2020
New joint offering looks to secure medical IoT
IoT Security

New joint offering looks to secure medical IoT

Forescout has entered into a strategic partnership with Medigate with the intention of reducing the risk of medication Internet of Things devices.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020
Verizon expands security portfolio with new solutions to combat cybercrime
Cybersecurity

Verizon expands security portfolio with new solutions to combat cybercrime

Verizon Business strengthens its cybersecurity portfolio with new solutions employing advanced analytics and blockchain to combat increasing cybercrime threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020
Verizon unveils three new security solutions in expanded suite
Cybersecurity

Verizon unveils three new security solutions in expanded suite

Verizon expands its security suite with three new solutions, including Managed Detection and Response and blockchain-based identity solution.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2020
Unfixable vulnerability found in Intel chipsets 'impossible' to detect
Semiconductors

Unfixable vulnerability found in Intel chipsets 'impossible' to detect

Positive Technologies says it is 'impossible' to detect this kind of key breach, and no firmware updates can fix the vulnerability.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2020
Datrium awarded patents for resiliency and encryption tech
Data Analytics

Datrium awarded patents for resiliency and encryption tech

The patents were invented by Datrium's leaders and engineering team. Many of the same team created the backup deduplication technology at Data Domain.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2020
Fortinet updates FortiOS & launches next-gen firewall product
Firewalls

Fortinet updates FortiOS & launches next-gen firewall product

Fortinet has recently released updates to its FortiOS cybersecurity platform, as well as a new FortiGate next-generation firewall product to its portfolio.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2020
2020 will be 'the year of mobile sneak attacks' - McAfee
Malware

2020 will be 'the year of mobile sneak attacks' - McAfee

McAfee warns 2020 could be 'the year of mobile sneak attacks' as hidden apps, fake gaming content, and malware exploiting third-party logins proliferate.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2020
Financial cybercrime happened 'almost continuously' in 2019
Malware

Financial cybercrime happened 'almost continuously' in 2019

A CrowdStrike report reveals financially motivated cybercrime occurred almost continuously in 2019, with a surge in ransomware and data exfiltration cases.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2020
Privacy Commissioner John Edwards speaks at TechFest 2020
Data Protection

Privacy Commissioner John Edwards speaks at TechFest 2020

Edwards has a clear message: If New Zealand businesses undermine the issue of privacy, they will ruin their business.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
Cloud tech developing faster than businesses can manage, FireMon finds
IT Automation

Cloud tech developing faster than businesses can manage, FireMon finds

Public and hybrid cloud infrastructure environment is growing in complexity, and lacks automation and a lack of resources to effectively respond to demands.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2020