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Football mania brings security risks to workplace bring-your-own-device policies

Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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As football mania is sweeping the world, employees could be a security risk through your 'bring-your-own-device' policies, warns Flexera Software.
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Scammers claim there is a virus in Apple's iTunes database

Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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Scammers are once again targeting Apple customers in their attempt to hijack accounts and steal payment information. Here's the rundown.
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Do you know if your child is being cyberbullied? These are the red flags

Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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ESET has put together a list of indicators that help parents recognise whether their offspring are being cyberbullied.
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FLocker malware targeting Android smart TVs

Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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FLocker is the latest a malicious ransomware agent that is targeting smart TVs running the Android operating system, Norton reports.
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Huawei cyber security white paper places onus on supply chain

Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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Huawei's white paper highlights the security challenges facing the global supply chain and calls for increased collaboration to tackle cyber security risks.
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Massive data leak in Czech Republic- and how to avoid one

Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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T-Mobile Czech Republic hit by unprecedented leak; 1.5m customer records stolen by employee, sparking widespread concern over data security.
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Wi-Fi and connected devices increase security risks

Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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World Wi-Fi Day aims to bridge the digital divide and highlight the risks of public Wi-Fi, according to security specialist ESET.
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Quantum Computation: A cryptography armageddon?

Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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Cryptography is at risk of being broken by quantum computers, but post-quantum cryptography offers solutions. #PQCrypto #QuantumComputing.
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Gartner picks top 10 information security technologies for 2016

Fri, 17th Jun 2016
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What are the top technologies for information security in 2016? Gartner has announced the top 10 technology trends and their effects.
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RSA Research: 75% of organisations at risk, says cyber security mindsets must change

Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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RSA's latest survey shows 75% of respondents have a significant cyber security risk exposure because too many organizations rely on the wrong things.
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New Sofacy attacks against US government agency

Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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Recently, Unit 42 identified a spear phishing e-mail from the Sofacy group that targeted the United States government - here is a rundown.
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Queensland Govt investing $180 million into IT and digital innovation

Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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The Queensland Government's 2016 budget has introduced $180 million worth of a number of innovation and digital expansion benefits for businesses.
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Fight against spam now a global effort

Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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Enforcement agencies from around the world including New Zealand have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to fight against spam.
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Cisco launches $10 million global Cybersecurity Scholarship Program, improves certifications

Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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Cisco is tackling the cybersecurity skills shortage head on through $10 million Global Cybersecurity Scholarship Program & certification improvements.
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Apple iCloud users are the new bait in phishing campaigns

Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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Apple iCloud users are the latest targets of phishing campaigns using the same content but different domains to target users, FireEye reports.
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McAfee report: Mobile collusion app attacks on the rise, W32/Pinkslipbot Trojan back

Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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McAfee Labs Threats Report: June 2016 shows that mobile app collusion and the W32/Pinkslipbot Trojan are the biggest cyber threats lurking.
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From a drip to a flood - the impact of a data leak

Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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Data leaks, especially from an organization's point of view, are a huge and growing problem, as the fallout can be devastating.
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Facebook Messenger hack exposed: Expert insights and advice

Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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A recently discovered vulnerability in Facebook Messenger could have had monumental consequences - here is some advice for protecting yourself.
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Most organisations unconfident in ability to protect data after breach

Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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The majority of IT professionals say they are not confident in their ability to keep their organization's data secure following a breach.
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Symantec launches cyber protection for vehicle manufacturers & connected cars

Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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Cars & the Internet of Things are the latest focus of Symantec's cyber security, as it launches its specialised Anomaly Detection for Automotive.