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Unstoppable: Ransomware will evolve – here's what you need to know
Thu, 26th Jan 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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ai security
Endpoint protection company CrowdStrike says that ransomware attacks are going to evolve rapidly, making it difficult for organisations to defend.
Notorious cybercrime gang targeting Google Apps for C&C attacks
Thu, 26th Jan 2017
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casb
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google
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forcepoint
Carbanak cybercrime gang now using Google infrastructure to act as Command and Control for weaponized documents.
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.
Secure SD-WAN - how does that work?
Wed, 25th Jan 2017
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
IT professionals, especially those involved in telecommunications, should always beware of anything that's connected to the internet.
Global concern over distributed denial-of-service attacks
Wed, 25th Jan 2017
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ddos
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arbor networks
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wisr
DDoS threat escalates as Arbor reveals a record 800 Gbps attack, raising global alarm on internet security and IoT vulnerabilities.
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
HPE report reveals cyber security teams at risk, underlines the need for both automation and human expertise to fortify defences.
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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kroll
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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.
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.
Our lax attitude to passwords is 'leaving the front door open' to trouble
Thu, 19th Jan 2017
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cybersecurity
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notebook
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kaspersky
The humble password is still creating headaches for internet users across the world – and many people are still making bad password decisions.
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.
Behind the WhatsApp 'backdoor' allegations: An expert's opinion
Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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whatsapp
Apple's iMessage made the same tradeoff between ease of use and security, but nobody has accused Apple of backdooring, says ESET.
2017 forecast: IoT devices to continue their steady surge in AU
Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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iot security
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iot
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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.
Cloud analytics - Security, performance, collaboration
Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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hyperscale
Firms rush to harness cloud analytics for strategic edge—achieving rapid, secure data insights and cost-effective collaboration.
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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endpoint protection
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edr
ESET's NOD32 anti-malware is the first ever product to receive 100 VB100 awards for a single product, achieving a 'monumental milestone'.
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.
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.
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
ISACA has given professionals and enterprises a roadmap and direction for the areas of cyber governance, with the launch of its new audit program.
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.
Beware! New WhatsApp scam offering “free internet without Wi-Fi”
Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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email security
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wireless networks
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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.
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.