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Artificial Intelligence: Out of the futurists' lab, into the real world of networks and cybersecurity

Fri, 13th Jan 2017
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Artificial Intelligence to the rescue! AI is widely seen by scientists, vendors and even enterprise IT professionals as the next step in cyber defense.
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New WhatsApp scam offering free internet without Wi-Fi

Thu, 12th Jan 2017
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Beware the latest WhatsApp scam: promises of free internet sans Wi-Fi entice users, but the magic on offer is just cyber trickery.
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Indirect damage: Why service providers should care about customer security

Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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Offering reliable security solutions from a respected security vendor can be the difference that helps MSPs and ISPs build their brand.
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Windows OS is still full of holes, but Microsoft's making serious efforts to fix it

Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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ESET shows that the Windows operating system is continuing to be a breeding ground for vulnerabilities, but patches are never far behind.
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What to expect from cyber attacks in 2017

Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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Attackers are increasingly utilising non-malware attacks in an effort to remain undetected on organisations' endpoints.
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Internet privacy – can it get any worse?

Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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In a digital quagmire, NordVPN reveals 2016 as the grim nadir for online privacy, with prospects for 2017 looking equally dire.
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Global cyber security highs and lows of 2016

Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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Before the close of 2016, Symantec discovered a number of new cyber security trends, helping banish a number of old and new threats.
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Connected car hacking: Who's to blame?

Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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As cars become tech hubs, the blame for hacking these connected vehicles shifts between manufacturers and third-party computer systems.
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Votiro & Netpoleon see 'great potential' in Singapore cybersecurity market

Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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Votiro and Netpoleon Solutions see 'great potential' to distribute cybersecurity products to the booming Singapore market as it becomes a smart city.
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Supercharging cloud security, reliability and scalability via interconnection

Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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Interconnection: the key to enhancing cloud security, bolstering reliability, and empowering scalability, says Equinix report.
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Why combining technology with standards could combat fraud

Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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Fraud is still on the increase due to the use of new technologies, causing losses to both users and companies. What is being done to avoid this?.
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Why service providers should care about customer security

Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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Ransomware's rise demands vigilance from service providers, as the security of customer data is not just ethical, but now a critical business must.
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Hands-on Review: Trend Micro security packages - more than just anti-virus

Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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digital entertainment
For a package that's unobtrusive and that doesn't strain your CPU or your patience, this may just be the product you're looking for.
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Hands-on Review: Acronis True Image - balancing act of usability & power

Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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Acronis True Image is ideal for non-techies, but still more than powerful and flexible enough for power users wanting greater flexibility.
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BlackBerry boosts software play with new mobile security platform

Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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BlackBerry unveils new mobile security platform for Enterprise of Things, designed to address data breaches and cybersecurity threats.
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'Avalanche Network' botnet hideout busted; ESET offers cleanup help

Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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Cybercriminal activity hub Avalanche Network has been busted by law enforcement agencies, ending a long reign of protection for botnet operators.
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HP tackles weak printer firewalls through Managed Print Services updates

Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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HP strengthens its Managed Print Services to protect businesses from cyberattacks in response to a rise in incidents.
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Webroot sheds light on the short, sharp lifecycle of phishing websites

Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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84% of phishing sites exist for less than 24 hours. The average life cycle is less than 15 hours. But 400,000 phishing sites are appearing each month.
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Enterprises falsely equate IT security spending with maturity

Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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cybersecurity
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it budget
Organizations spending only 5.6% on IT security could still be vulnerable, says Gartner. Comparisons to average spending don't reveal enough about security.
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Symantec's cyber security predictions for 2017

Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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security experts Symantec have compiled a list of 10 security threat predictions for 2017 as cybercriminals change tactics. Here's what can we expect.