SecurityBrief UK - Technology news for CISOs & cybersecurity decision-makers

Latest news - Page 737

Hand data

Russian hackers steal Olympic athletes data: Insights and advice from Webroot

Thu, 15th Sep 2016
#
ai security
#
ai
#
hackers
Unless you've been living under a rock, you'd be aware of the recent hacking of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) - here's Webroot's insights.
Thinkstockphotos 537248284

How a Microsoft Edge hole spread 'malvertising' & stayed off the radar

Thu, 15th Sep 2016
#
microsoft
#
trend micro
#
microsoft edge
Proofpoint and Trend Micro have discovered a large-scale 'malvertising' campaign through Microsoft Edge, enacted by threat actors known as AdGholas.
Thinkstockphotos 472104514 vkn5j5k

Trend Micro shows that Linux systems not so bulletproof against trojans

Thu, 15th Sep 2016
#
malware
#
ddos
#
ransomware
Trend Micro says it's not all smooth sailing for Linux users, as its open source based operating system is increasingly vulnerable to cyber attacks.
Thinkstockphotos 479790258

Zscaler shows APAC commitment through new senior marketing manager hire

Wed, 14th Sep 2016
#
cybersecurity
#
marketing
#
zscaler
Zscaler bolsters APAC focus with IT vet Chris Stephens as the new senior marketing manager, highlighting its investment in regional growth.
Thinkstockphotos 508097346

Tenable partners with Google to unburden security managers

Wed, 14th Sep 2016
#
hyperscale
#
public cloud
#
cloud services
The security organisation says this particular issue is a hard one to tackle, especially in traditional environments.
Thinkstockphotos 484347847

Business security: Securing your data weak points

Tue, 13th Sep 2016
#
cybersecurity
#
we live security
#
retail
So where do I start? There are core tenets that will end up being repeated but here a few essential points to consider.
Thinkstockphotos 507473994

New contest to help get young people into cybersecurity careers

Tue, 13th Sep 2016
#
cybersecurity
#
kaspersky
#
partners
Kaspersky Labs has launched a global contest to get people into cybersecurity professions in response to growing cyber threats.
Thinkstockphotos 511068126

Symantec's August malware stats show rise in malware but drop in attacks

Tue, 13th Sep 2016
#
malware
#
cybersecurity
#
symantec
New malware variants are on the rise but phishing attack rates have dropped, suggesting a rollercoaster mix of threat types in August.
Thinkstockphotos 492665459 z5optxf

Kaspersky Lab empowers businesses with new solution

Mon, 12th Sep 2016
#
cybersecurity
#
smb
#
kapersky lab
Kaspersky bolsters cyber defences for SMEs with a tailored SaaS solution, championing simple cloud-based threat management.
Thinkstockphotos 502868047

BMC attempts to eliminate data center security blind spots

Fri, 9th Sep 2016
#
hyperscale
#
dc
#
cybersecurity
BMC's BladeLogic Threat Director solution aims to tackle blind spots and isolated processes in security strategies.
Partnership

Two companies collaborate to boost independent cyber security firm

Fri, 9th Sep 2016
#
uc
#
casb
#
cybersecurity
Intel Corporation and TPG have joined forces to establish a new independent cyber security company called McAfee.
71ad4bf4aacfbf9c1da5caa2d0ef9dd4

Dropbox's massive 68 million password breach prompts warning about account security

Thu, 8th Sep 2016
#
breach prevention
#
cybersecurity
#
symantec
Dropbox customers, change your passwords now, especially if you joined in 2012. 68 million passwords have been hashed and salted, but not used - yet.
Thinkstockphotos 503420664

Android 6's security features prove no match for Gugi banking trojan

Wed, 7th Sep 2016
#
kaspersky
#
trojan
#
technology gifts
Android 6's security features are proving no match for the Gugi banking trojan, which has been able to slip past the platform's blocking mechanisms.
Thinkstockphotos 522749369

Ransomware: To pay or not to pay, that is the question

Tue, 6th Sep 2016
#
malware
#
ransomware
#
cybersecurity
We sometimes hear of instances where organisations pay ransomware even though they do have backups because it's the cheaper option.
Thinkstockphotos 481555453

Check Point defines new era of security in cloud IT

Tue, 6th Sep 2016
#
microsoft
#
cloud services
#
microsoft azure
Check Point pioneers a new cloud IT security era with its advanced threat prevention and unified management across all cloud platforms.
Thinkstockphotos 86806390 icduycp

How much a cryptomalware attack could cost your business

Mon, 5th Sep 2016
#
malware
#
cybersecurity
#
smb
SMBs face up to £99k hit from a single cryptomalware attack, with operational halt and data loss key culprits, warns Kaspersky Lab.
Highlights img 001 1 l

Researchers develop 'world-first' adjustable security cryptoprocessor

Fri, 2nd Sep 2016
#
malware
#
cybersecurity
Secure cryptoprocessors are advancing, and now there is a world-first in adjustable security, according to researchers at Okayama University.
129bf9b2cc2445f71d6dbba10e02560f

Hands-on Review: Dell SonicWall Soho W

Fri, 2nd Sep 2016
#
gaming
#
network infrastructure
#
digital entertainment
Dell SonicWall Soho W emerges as a savvy solution for small businesses seeking robust cyber-defence without complexity or high costs.
Thinkstockphotos 507331853 ixxkzpf

The unbalanced fight against network security threats

Wed, 31st Aug 2016
#
malware
#
cybersecurity
#
ixia
Network security is an unfair fight, according to Ixia, as hackers exploit vulnerabilities. Swift action can help prevent breaches.
Thinkstockphotos 479703059

How to spot a fake security award like Ashley Madison's

Tue, 30th Aug 2016
#
malware
#
cybersecurity
#
ashley madison
Fake online security awards on Ashley Madison website should have raised suspicion, says expert. TRUSTe provides link-back test to verify awards.