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Unisys-Microsoft alliance expands into cloud security

Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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Unisys is expanding its alliance with Microsoft to cover cloud management and cloud security service solutions.
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Microsoft buys LinkedIn for a cool $26.2 billion

Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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Microsoft will acquire business social networking website LinkedIn for $196 per share in an all-cash transaction totalling $26.2 billion.
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Hitting emails and Facebook: Ray-Ban scam is back

Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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Beware as the Ray-Ban scam strikes back, targeting unsuspecting Brits with fake email offers and Facebook ads.
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BYOD security: Key market research findings

Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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The global BYOD security market is set to reach $337 million by 2020, driven by increased use of mobile devices, says Technavio.
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Survey says 3/4 of consumers expect your company to be hacked

Fri, 10th Jun 2016
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Three quarters of consumers expect business and organisations to be hacked, a new study from cybersecurity firm Centrify reports.
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ESET a lightweight among internet security products

Fri, 10th Jun 2016
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ESET has topped a new security product system performance test by AV-Comparatives, with one of its offerings among the lightest tested.
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Proof of concept cloud TLS hack: the silent hypervisor flaw

Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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cyber attacks
Third parties could eavesdrop on cloud communications encrypted with TLS, which can be almost undetectable by most people.
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Cyber risk appetites: How hungry is your organisation?

Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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​A new RSA report outlines new framework designed to create stronger cybersecurity objectives by calculating the impact risk has on an organisation.
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Fortinet enters SIEM market with US$28m acquisition

Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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network infrastructure
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Fortinet strengthens its security prowess with a strategic US$28m AccelOps buy, delving into the booming SIEM market.
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Facebook MaliciousChat vulnerability reveals dangerous ransomware exploit

Wed, 8th Jun 2016
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cybersecurity
Vulnerability in Facebook One Chat and Messenger app could allow cyber attackers to control and manipulate chat conversations.
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What's an ELOFANT and how can you stop them threatening your data?

Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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phishing
If you're concerned about the security of your organization's data, you should be looking out for ELOFANTs on your network.
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Check Point warns against email scammers posing as utility bills

Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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cybersecurity
Ransomware spread via fake utility bills is being reported by the Check Point Incident Response Team. The campaign uses realistic looking emails.
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Major service failures on the way

Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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​The inability of IT security teams to manage digital risk will lead to 60% of digital businesses suffering major service failures.
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IRONGATE malware simulation provides valuable insight into ICS attacks

Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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cybersecurity
A joint research effort has released research about IRONGATE, a type of ICS malware that's not an active threat, but a proof of concept.
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Potential Windows zero-day security exploit worth $90,000 on underground market

Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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windows
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trustwave
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zero day malware
A single Windows zero-day vulnerability could be sold amongst the underground cybercrime market, potentially affecting more than 1.5 billion users.
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Endace targets DDOS-backed security breaches

Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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ddos
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network infrastructure
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sdn
It's essential to ensure network monitoring infrastructure can record without loss, even under the of loads you would experience during a DDOS attack.
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Collaboration is the new weapon in your cyber security toolkit

Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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cybersecurity
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Intel Security says your company could be 38-100% more effective at preparing for cyber attacks, if your security staff & systems could work together.
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Expert insight from the author of the ESET TeslaCrypt decryptor

Tue, 31st May 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
ESET recently interviewed the malware researcher who ultimately created the universal ESET TeslaCrypt decryption tool.
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A modern solution for a modern problem: IBM tackles cyber security

Tue, 31st May 2016
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data analytics
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martech
IBM unveils Watson for Cyber Security, leveraging cognitive tech and collaboration with top US universities to tackle modern cyber threats.
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Leadership needed when it comes to cyber security, report shows

Mon, 30th May 2016
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cybersecurity
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ceo
Almost half of organisations lack senior executives overseeing cyber security, according to a report by DarkMatter.