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Unstoppable: Ransomware will evolve – here's what you need to know

Thu, 26th Jan 2017
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Endpoint protection company CrowdStrike says that ransomware attacks are going to evolve rapidly, making it difficult for organisations to defend.
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Notorious cybercrime gang targeting Google Apps for C&C attacks

Thu, 26th Jan 2017
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google
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Carbanak cybercrime gang now using Google infrastructure to act as Command and Control for weaponized documents.
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Apple issues security patches for…just about everything

Wed, 25th Jan 2017
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cybersecurity
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google
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apple
Apple rolls out sweeping security updates, plugging flaws in everything from iOS to iCloud. Users urged to patch swiftly.
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Secure SD-WAN - how does that work?

Wed, 25th Jan 2017
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network infrastructure
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sdn
IT professionals, especially those involved in telecommunications, should always beware of anything that's connected to the internet.
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Global concern over distributed denial-of-service attacks

Wed, 25th Jan 2017
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arbor networks
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DDoS threat escalates as Arbor reveals a record 800 Gbps attack, raising global alarm on internet security and IoT vulnerabilities.
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Automation and human skill imperative for cyber security teams, report finds

Tue, 24th Jan 2017
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cybersecurity
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HPE report reveals cyber security teams at risk, underlines the need for both automation and human expertise to fortify defences.
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Survey finds China's a hotspot for all types of fraud: Whistleblowing may be the answer

Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
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cybersecurity
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online fraud
Whistleblowers may be the key to tackling China's soaring fraud rates, says Kroll survey, with senior-level involvement in a third of cases.
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Holding a peace sign in your selfie could ruin your life

Fri, 20th Jan 2017
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malware
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biometrics
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cybersecurity
Japanese study reveals that fingerprints can be detected and stolen from photos on social media, increasing risk of fingerprint fraud.
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Our lax attitude to passwords is 'leaving the front door open' to trouble

Thu, 19th Jan 2017
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The humble password is still creating headaches for internet users across the world – and many people are still making bad password decisions.
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Ixia launches global 'invitation-only' program for channel partners

Thu, 19th Jan 2017
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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ixia
Network security provider Ixia is on a mission to provide partners with greater profitability and new revenue through its 'invitation only' program.
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Behind the WhatsApp 'backdoor' allegations: An expert's opinion

Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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Apple's iMessage made the same tradeoff between ease of use and security, but nobody has accused Apple of backdooring, says ESET.
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2017 forecast: IoT devices to continue their steady surge in AU

Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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cybersecurity
While the growth of IoT devices is predicted to continue its dramatic growth in AU in 2017, there are still concerns around its security.
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Cloud analytics - Security, performance, collaboration

Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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data analytics
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Firms rush to harness cloud analytics for strategic edge—achieving rapid, secure data insights and cost-effective collaboration.
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ESET walks away with 100th industry accolade in 'monumental milestone' for security

Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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malware
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ESET's NOD32 anti-malware is the first ever product to receive 100 VB100 awards for a single product, achieving a 'monumental milestone'.
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Former NSA exec to take charge of global security at Fortinet

Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet appoints Phil Quade as CISO, with responsibility for information security and expanding the company's federal and critical infrastructure business.
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​Can you ever be truly anonymous online?

Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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vpns
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encryption
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crypto
Online anonymity is elusive; NordVPN's guide reveals how Bitcoin, encrypted emails, and VPNs could beef up your privacy.
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ISACA provides cyber governance roadmap for enterprise security

Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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ISACA has given professionals and enterprises a roadmap and direction for the areas of cyber governance, with the launch of its new audit program.
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Palo Alto Networks: Second wave of Shamoon 2 attacks identified

Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
This latest attack materially impacts one of the primary countermeasures employed against wiper attacks: Virtual Desktop Interface snapshots.
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Beware! New WhatsApp scam offering “free internet without Wi-Fi”

Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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email security
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cybersecurity
WhatsApp keeps on increasing, with deceptive campaigns coming up with with novel ways of luring in victims. Today we will show you a new example.
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Ransomware is getting worse. Here's how to stop it

Fri, 13th Jan 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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ai security
Sometimes victims pay the ransom and don't receive the decryption key, or find that the key doesn't work, or even find another demand for even more.