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Virtual infrastuture

Virtual infrastructure recovery costing businesses

Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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The cost of recovering from a cyber attack is twice as much for businesses with virtual infrastructure, says Kaspersky Lab.
Advanced threat protection

Fortinet's advanced threat protection: Breaking the kill chain

Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
No longer satisfied with simply stealing credit card details or defacing web sites, today's malware mavens want to bring the internet to its knees.
Security wold

Cyber attacks target tourist hot spots

Mon, 24th Aug 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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skycure
SSL description was the most common type of attack at hot tourist destinations, while Android devices are more likely to be exposed than iOS.
Apple flaw

iOS vulnerability targets corporate data

Mon, 24th Aug 2015
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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apps
Appthority has identified a critical iOS 'Quicksand' vulnerability that enables malicious apps to harvest enterprise credentials.
Facebook security

Facebook urges users to do a security check up

Mon, 24th Aug 2015
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cybersecurity
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facebook
Facebook users are able to try a new security tool called Security Checkup, which makes it easier to find and use security controls on their account.
Apt

WatchGuard wins Frost & Sullivan innovation accolade

Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
WatchGuard's APT Blocker wins Frost & Sullivan's 2015 New Product Innovation Award, with F&S noting it is 'conducive to the unique needs of SMBs'.
Google

Google tells its cloud customers: BYO encryption keys

Tue, 11th Aug 2015
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encryption
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public cloud
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google
Google has added Customer-Supplied Encryption Keys for Google Compute Engine in beta, which provides users control over encryption in the public cloud.
Wearables

Healthcare wearables trigger privacy concerns with consumers

Tue, 11th Aug 2015
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Wearable and mobile health app users have concerns about the security of their personal health data, according to a survey by Healthline.
Enterprise needs

Accellion responds to growing security and governance needs

Mon, 10th Aug 2015
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dlp
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Mitigating risk and demonstrating compliance with industry regulations is becoming increasingly important in corporate boardrooms, says Accellion.
Android secuirty

New security flaw on Samsung, LG Android devices

Mon, 10th Aug 2015
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cybersecurity
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samsung
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technology gifts
A new security vulnerability has been discovered within the Android operating system that affects devices made by several major manufacturers.
Business success

Fortinet hits security market milestone

Mon, 10th Aug 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
Fortinet has shipped more security appliances each year than any other vendor since 2013, and more than two-million since its inception in 2000.
Security ae

Accenture strengthens security portfolio with latest acquisition

Wed, 5th Aug 2015
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cybersecurity
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accenture interactive
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accenture
Accenture has acquired cyber security company FusionX to strengthen its security practice and help clients defend against cyber attacks.
Mobile apps

Mobile threat landscape a minefield

Wed, 5th Aug 2015
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cybersecurity
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apps
Mobile app vulnerabilities and threat vectors are on the rise, posing risks to enterprise security, according to a new report.
Security handshake

Blue Coat forms endpoint security alliance

Tue, 4th Aug 2015
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firewalls
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network security
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iot
Blue Coat unveils an endpoint alliance ecosystem, allowing intelligence from partner endpoint solutions to be shared with the entire Blue Coat range.
Time

Time-to-detection key to prevent sophisticated cyberattacks

Mon, 3rd Aug 2015
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martech
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
Organisations must reduce the time to detection to remediate against sophisticated cyber attacks, according to new findings from Cisco.
Free wifi

Consumers choose free public Wi-Fi over security

Mon, 3rd Aug 2015
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fintech
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
Brits unaware of security risks on public Wi-Fi, says AARP report. Thousands at risk of hacking personal data. #cybersecurity.
Wifi alert

Is the Windows 10 Wi-Fi feature a security risk?

Fri, 31st Jul 2015
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wireless networks
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microsoft
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windows
Unless they opt out, Windows 10 prompts users to share access to their Wi-Fi networks with any contacts listed in Outlook, Skype and Facebook.
Coin graph

'Eye-popping' Fortinet financials win industry praise

Thu, 30th Jul 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet's 'eye-popping' Q2 results dazzle—billings soar by 40%, with experts hailing its robust growth in the cybersecurity sector.
Wireess

Dell launches wireless firewall solution

Wed, 29th Jul 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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sonicwall
SonicWALL TZ Wireless Firewall Series enable SMBs + enterprises to realise the benefits of enterprise-class 802.11ac wireless performance and security.
Scam phone

Phone scams: increasing numbers, wider scope

Tue, 28th Jul 2015
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malware
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uc
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cybersecurity
ESET takes a look at phone fraud, the impact of technology in terms of spoofing and VoIP, and the growing use of cell phones.