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Ovum: Cloud-native technologies improve cybersecurity

Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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Ovum reveals cloud-native tech as cybersecurity game-changer with revolutionary 'Rotate, Repave, Repair' methods.
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Evolving threat landscape means we need to think differently

Fri, 4th Nov 2016
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McAfee's CTO highlights the urgent need to reimagine cyber-defences amid escalating threats in our connected world.
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Intel Security to return to the McAfee brand

Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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Intel Security rejuvenates as it embraces its McAfee heritage, heralding a strategic shift dedicated to cybersecurity. #McAfeeIsBack.
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Smart home vulnerability: Tips for staying internet secure

Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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Security is only as effective as the weakest link. Therefore, it is important to secure you entire home network and the devices that connect to it.
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Bigger is better: Symantec announces world's largest set of threat data

Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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Following their acquisition of Blue Coat just three months ago, Symantec recently announced the first positive spin-off.
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Monitoring, measuring and secure design patterns the future of cybersecurity

Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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There's a rebirth in monitoring and measuring security threats and a new movement in secure design patterns, says Tenable Network Security's Ron Gula.
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ESET discovers 'disturbing' router security issues

Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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At least 15% of home routers in the UK are unsecure, with weak passwords and software vulnerabilities, according to research by ESET.
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Standards, regulation, and accountability are required to avoid IoT Armageddon

Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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As the number of devices connected to the net increases exponentially, there is a significant aggregated risk to overall network integrity.
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Trick or threat? How zombie IoT devices surprised the internet

Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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Millions of IoT devices formed a giant zombie army to launch DDoS attacks, proving the need for better security. #IoT #cybersecurity.
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What you need to know about the Mirai botnet behind recent major DDoS attacks

Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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A DDoS on DNS provider Dyn last week managed to disrupt an array of the internet's biggest websites, including Paypal. Here's what you need to know.
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Report finds malware downloads rise 900% - that's one every 81 seconds

Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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An organisation can get hit by malware 971 times per hour - or 23,304 times per day. And every 81 seconds, a known malware is downloaded.
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Security in the data center: Trust remains low

Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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Concerns over the security of data stored in the cloud are increasing, according to the second annual SANS Institute Cloud Security Survey.
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Cyber security a company-wide issue

Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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Cyber security is longer just the responsibility of the IT department, and businesses who take this view do so at their own peril, expert says.
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Tech support scams now hide code to mask malicious intent

Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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Symantec discovers another tech support scam that uses scare tactics to fool users into believing they're infected with a virus.
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Webcam security: Understanding this modern day threat

Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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Facebook's Zuckerberg unwittingly highlights global webcam spying risk, spotlights vital need for robust digital defences.
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Microsoft: Saying goodbye to passwords and saying 'Hello' to better encryption

Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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Microsoft heralds the end of passwords, embracing Windows Hello encryption for a safer online experience, led by Molly Dalton's vision.
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Augmented reality: What are the cyber security dangers?

Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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The use of augmented reality apps in businesses could lead to security breaches if not properly prepared, warns Ixia.
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Wynyard Group goes into voluntary administration

Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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Cyber security firm Wynyard Group has gone into voluntary administration, according to a statement from the company.
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Snapchat and Skype not up to scratch with user privacy

Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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Snapchat and Skype amongst apps not protecting user privacy, according to Amnesty International. Only 3 of 11 tech firms provide end-to-end encryption.
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Driverless cars: A new way of life and a new cybersecurity challenge

Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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A driverless car is a very advanced mode of transportation, possibly even without a readily available steering wheel.