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Microsoft invests in blockchain technology

Microsoft invests in blockchain technology

Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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blockchain
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defi
Microsoft has partnered with R3, a consortium of financial institutions, to create a strategy to speed up use of blockchain technologies.
Anonymous mask

The key challenges a business faces after an aggressive cyberattack

Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Businesses grapple with the aftermath of cyberattacks, from operational shutdowns to data breaches, amid rising digital threats.
Security innovation

Palo Alto seeks 'security innovators' with partner program upgrade

Tue, 5th Apr 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Palo Alto Networks has updated its NextWave Channel Partner Program in a move designed to further enable partners to be 'next-gen security innovators'.
Malware

Kaiten malware returns, more powerful says ESET

Tue, 5th Apr 2016
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malware
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ddos
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cybersecurity
Kaiten malware strikes again, targeting routers and IoT devices, with ESET revealing enhanced spreading capabilities.
Esets

ESET's Endpoint Antivirus takes out VB100 award

Tue, 5th Apr 2016
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malware
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endpoint protection
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edr
ESET Endpoint Antivirus shines in Virus Bulletin's VB100 Review for Windows Server 2008 R2, with strong detection and excellent stability.
Shield

The new normal for digital security: inside information

Mon, 4th Apr 2016
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cybersecurity
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wynyard group
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retail
Traditional perimeter guards are no longer enough to guarantee network security, with machine learning and analytics the way forward.
Lets talk about data privacy

Survey results: Let's talk about data privacy

Mon, 4th Apr 2016
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healthtech
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leadership
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forgerock
IT pros call for robust data privacy amid IoT surge, with 96% urging dynamic tools for rising consent demands, reveals ForgeRock survey.
Byod

Cybersecurity remains biggest barrier to BYOD adoption

Fri, 1st Apr 2016
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dlp
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cybersecurity
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byod
Cybersecurity fears loom as BYOD popularity surges, with 1 in 5 firms facing mobile breaches, straining IT teams.✓.
Xray

BREAKING: Google using x-ray vision to see inside your home

Fri, 1st Apr 2016
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data privacy
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google
Privacy uproar as Google's latest tech allegedly peeks into homes, sparking widespread concern over x-ray-like street views.
Vaccine

New Bitdefender vaccine for CryptoWall

Thu, 31st Mar 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Bitdefender offers freeware to protect against CryptoWall & other ransomware; already extorted $1m+ in 5 months.
Ransomware

Ransomware turns into PowerWare with new Microsoft based threat

Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
A newly discovered fileless ransomware, dubbed PowerWare, is using a Windows scripting tool to encrypt files, with an escalating ransom attached.
Trojan

Banking Trojans plummet 73% – but don't get comfortable

Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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symantec
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bank security
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orchestration
Financial Trojans targeting online banking services dropped 73% last year, but Symantec is warning that Trojans are still thriving - and profitable.
Collaboration jigsaw

Collaboration and partnerships are supporting the continued growth of security services

Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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iiot
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cybersecurity
The industry will benefit – and customers will see better solutions – from increased sharing of security information and data analytics.
Usb

ESET discovers strange malware targeting USB

Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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usb
USB Thief malware steals data from air-gapped systems undetectable by computer users, warns cyber security company ESET.
Personal security

Employees worry about security but don't do anything about it, survey finds

Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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cybersecurity
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apps
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cloud services
Survey reveals a stark gap between employee worries over personal data security and lax workplace practices, risking breaches.
Padlock

Students not worried about cyber security

Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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cybersecurity
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jisc technologies
Most UK students lack concern for cyber security despite it affecting them, according to a survey by Jisc Technologies.
Leader

Blue Coat Systems dominates network security forensics market

Tue, 22nd Mar 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Blue Coat Systems has been recognised by Frost - Sullivan for its dominance in the global network security forensics market.
Security breach

Security concerns aren't going anywhere, new report finds

Tue, 22nd Mar 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
When it comes to adopting new technologies and implementing business transformations, security is often not in place although it's a crucial concern.
Double

The next generation of APTs: Highly successful but surprisingly simple

Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber criminal
The number and reach of cyber threats continues to grow, and, contrary to popular belief, even highly effective attacks can be very unsophisticated.
Security image

Carbon Black 'undisputed leader' of next-gen endpoint security market

Fri, 18th Mar 2016
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endpoint protection
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risk & compliance
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edr
Carbon Black has been named a 'clear leader in terms of both market share and revenue' by Enterprise Management Associates (EMA).