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ESET discovers a new decryption tool for Crysis ransomware

Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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ESET has launched a free decryption tool for victims of Crysis ransomware, offering a solution to recover encrypted files without paying a ransom.
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Android ransomware spreads further, with new methods in its toolbox

Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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New Android ransomware tactics emerge, using encrypted payloads and email scams to exploit users, with a new focus on Chinese markets.
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Salesforce Shield offers superior level of data security

Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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data protection
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data analytics
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martech
Introducing Salesforce Shield. Launched in July, it was built to help customers see the who, what and where information about sensitive data access.
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Snapchat users take care - security predictions for 2017

Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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Business email compromise (BEC) is set to continue evolving and causing big losses in 2017, cyber security firm Proofpoint has predicted.
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RedShield's CTO on the iSANZ win — and why he wants your security problems

Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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managed services
RedShield's CTO Sam Pickles discusses their iSANZ win and the company's mission to solve clients' unique security issues without needing developers.
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Rogue nations, IoT, fileless malware and drones: A new era of cybercrime in 2017

Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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drones
Hack forecasts for 2017: experts warn of a surge in fileless malware, IoT exploits, and politically-charged cyber thefts.
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Norton gives the low down on the Google breach

Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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Over one million Google accounts hacked through malicious Android apps, with 13,000 new infections daily. #Gooligan.
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What will 2017 bring for the tech industry?

Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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trends & predictions
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Dimension Data predicts that digital focus will continue to be the key trend in the IT industry over the next year.
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Siemens-branded CCTV webcams require urgent firmware patch

Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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ddos
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surveillance
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healthtech
Siemens-branded IP-based CCTV cameras are the latest internet-connected devices to be found vulnerable to hacking attacks.
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Organisations 'not doing enough' to prevent data breaches

Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Up-to-date security systems, usable security, and awareness on how to deal with threats and social engineering are needed.
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Android.Fakebank.B malware variants trick users through social engineering

Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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Symantec is warning Android users to watch out for a banking malware that is whitelisting itself to stay active and monitored by attackers.
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Check Point uncovers new ransomware threat using images and social media

Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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Security researchers have discovered a new attack vector, named ImageGate, that embeds malware in image files on social media platforms.
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YOU'RE INVITED: 2017 CIO Forum - exclusively delivered by CIOs for CIOs

Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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digital transformation
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it infrastructure
This unique event is exclusively delivered by CIOs for CIOs to enable IT leaders to share their vision and expertise and debate best practices.
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Healthcare organisations in the crosshairs of Gatak

Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
The group behind the Gatak Trojan (Trojan.Gatak) continues to pose a threat with the healthcare sector heavily affected by attacks.
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New early threat warning service for companies to roll out globally in 2017

Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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threat intelligence
ESET launches Threat Intelligence service for real-time threat alerts and analysis, available globally in 2017.
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Taiwan a regular target of cyber espionage

Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Taiwan faces sustained cyber attacks, with officials and energy firms targeted by espionage campaign, reports Palo Alto Networks.
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Why China's new cybersecurity law is a threat to international businesses and innovation

Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
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payment technologies
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cybersecurity
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law
Under the veil of cybersecurity, regulators will have access to information that could benefit Chinese firms at the expense of foreign business.
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DDoS: A decoy to the back door, survey finds

Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
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ddos
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threat landscape
Survey finds DDoS attacks are often a cover for more nefarious cyber activities, with over half of firms targeted.
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The odd, 8-year legacy of the Conficker worm

Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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microsoft
Conficker's legacy lingers eight years after it first emerged, infecting 11 million devices worldwide and costing up to USD $9 billion in cleanup.
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Use your 'common-sense' online this holiday season, researcher says

Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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online shopping
Beware of online cybersecurity scams this Christmas as fake retail apps appear on app stores, warns cybersecurity expert.