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Virus detected

Apple blocks WireLurker infected apps

Fri, 7th Nov 2014
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Apple moves to block apps infected with WireLurker, but warns users to download and install software from trusted sources only.
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Facebook scams target everyone, not just uneducated suckers

Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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email security
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Bitdefender has released a two-year study into Facebook scams revealing scammers infect millions of Facebook users with the same repackaged tricks.
Cloud

Good Technology makes enterprise mobility easier with cloud update

Tue, 4th Nov 2014
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software development
Good Technology simplifies enterprise mobility with a cloud-based update, offering quicker deployment and enhanced app security.
Head in sand

Get your head out of the sand - software and development the way forward

Fri, 31st Oct 2014
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software development
New global study from CA Technologies reveals companies focused on software and development outperform companies who aren't.
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UK school students could be the next cybersecurity whiz-kids

Thu, 30th Oct 2014
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UK secondary students to learn cybersecurity to tackle future skills gap, funded by Cabinet Office and National Crime Agency.
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Subdomains increased security risk for businesses

Fri, 24th Oct 2014
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cloud services
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Subdomains are not always properly validated, allowing attackers to set up new accounts and abuse subdomains forgotten by companies.
Fallback

Gamers beware: Hackers hired for as little as five dollars

Thu, 23rd Oct 2014
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digital entertainment
Distributed Denial of Service attacks are frequently marketed to gamers as a way to disrupt competing teams or players.
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AVG steps up its Wi-Fi security offerings

Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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cloud services
AVG has launched a new version of the AVG Wi-Fi Assistant, an Android app that protects users from Wi-Fri tracking and hacking.
Security

Tightening the grip on governmental security

Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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healthtech
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government
GSMA and Secure Identity Alliance have released a report that focuses on the importance of mobile identity for governments.
Splitting

Symantec to split too

Fri, 10th Oct 2014
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cybersecurity
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Symantec announces split into two separate entities, focusing on security and information management, to enhance growth and shareholder value.
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Meet the Big Data professionals (it's not who you think)

Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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data analytics
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martech
Reckon the top users of Big Data are the likes of banks, consumer products companies and mass marketers? Maybe so, but there's another industry altoge.
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Hacked Snapchat accounts use native chat feature to spread diet pill spam

Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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A number of Snapchat users have reported receiving chat messages and photos from their friends promoting diet pill spam.
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Advanced threat protection: Now more than ever

Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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network infrastructure
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network security
Joshua Alcock, Fortinet senior systems engineer, outlines the five critical components to advanced threat protection.
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Security: Counter measures to protect your customers

Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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Businesses are on heightened alert after numerous news reports about cyber threats and APTs. Here's what you can do to help them.
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Celeb nude photos prove passwords are passé...

Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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apple
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icloud
The 4Chan celeb photo hack underscores the vulnerability of passwords, prompting calls for advanced security solutions, says expert.
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How to communicate IT security benefits to executive management...

Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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cybersecurity
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analyst report
Gartner VP highlights struggle in conveying IT security's value to exec management, offering tips for effective communication.
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Power of Internet of Things to change CISO security scope

Wed, 24th Sep 2014
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Over 20% of enterprises will have digital security services focused on protecting IoT devices by 2017, according to Gartner.
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Calling all hackers... Wellington Hackathon fast approaching

Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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digital entertainment
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On November 1-2, geeks, freaks, and residents are coming together to hack Wellington City in the heart of Miramar, Wellington's creative suburb.
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iPhone owners warned of iOS 8 prank

Fri, 19th Sep 2014
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apple
iPhone users beware: 'Apple Wave' hoax tricks users into microwaving their phones, risking destruction and danger.
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Mako: Keeping POS safe... Backoff!

Thu, 18th Sep 2014
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cybersecurity
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backoff
New, stealthy Backoff malware targets POS systems, warns Mako's Ken Caballero, urging businesses to bolster defences against attacks.