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Endpoint protection platforms need to become more proactive

Sat, 7th Jun 2014
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Gartner study reveals 35% of EPP users hit by malware, urging a shift from reactive to proactive protection strategies for device safety.
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Gartner: Big Data needs a data-centric security eye

Fri, 6th Jun 2014
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Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) should not treat big data security in isolation, but require policies that encompass all data silos if the.
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Webroot: Evolutions in endpoint security

Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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The threat landscape has been rapidly evolving over the past few years, largely driven by an expansive and mature cybercrime-as-a-service (CaaS) ecosystem.
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Fortinet drives ANZ growth with new recruit

Thu, 29th May 2014
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Fortinet appoints Gary Gardiner as Director of Engineering to lead its sales engineering team in ANZ and support the company's growth.
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Massive cyber attack sends eBay into disarray

Thu, 22nd May 2014
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eBay is asking users to change their passwords because of a cyberattack that compromised a database containing encrypted passwords and other non-financial data.
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Gartner: Google, EU Privacy ruling and Privacy

Thu, 22nd May 2014
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EU court ruling on Google privacy prompts concerns over increased personal data sharing for identity validation, says Gartner analyst.
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iOS security flaw: Are you Sirious?

Tue, 20th May 2014
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A new security breach has been discovered in iOS 7.1, allowing hackers to access contact lists without having to unlock the actual iPhone device.
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Symantec: New era of 'Mega Breaches' signals bigger payouts for cyber criminals

Sat, 17th May 2014
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After lurking in the shadows for the first ten months of 2013, cyber criminals unleashed the most damaging series of cyber attacks in history.
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Dimension Data cloud back-up goes global...

Wed, 14th May 2014
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Dimension Data launches Cloud Backup service on its Managed Cloud Platform locations, with three options available.
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Android users held to ransom for 'viewing illegal porn'

Fri, 9th May 2014
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Android users face ransom demands after malware, hidden in porn sites, locks their phones. Pay $300 to unlock, warns Bitdefender.
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Mobile devices and apps now biggest concern for business security

Thu, 8th May 2014
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As mobility comes to the fore for businesses, a new report shows mobile security is now top of mind across the enterprise.
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Windows XP users exposed as Internet Explorer comes under attack

Tue, 29th Apr 2014
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Windows XP left vulnerable as Internet Explorer faces attacks, with no patch in sight, leaving users to seek alternative browsers.
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WhatsApp sets the Facebook record straight…

Thu, 24th Apr 2014
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WhatsApp CEO dispels myths about Facebook merger, emphasising privacy and user data protection remain paramount.
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Palo Alto Networks gains Gartner recognition for Enterprise Network Firewalls

Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
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Palo Alto Networks has been recognised by Gartner as a leader in the Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Firewalls for the third year running.
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Fortinet leads industry in Zero-Day discoveries

Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
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Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs discovered 18 critical zero-day vulnerabilities in 2013, more than any other network security vendor in the industry.
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Android App Review: Norton Security Antivirus

Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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Norton has been a household name in antivirus software for as long as I've been old enough to care about such things.
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Dell unveils expanded security portfolio to partners...

Fri, 18th Apr 2014
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Dell has unveiled new security services and solutions to protect corporate networks, critical data and devices at the Dell Enterprise Forum event.
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Windows XP EOS: What now for businesses?

Thu, 17th Apr 2014
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Millions of PCs running Windows XP are at increased risk from malware due to lack of security updates from Microsoft.
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Are you “too lazy” to protect your home computer's online security?

Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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80% of home computer users who neglect online security blame laziness, says a study from Victoria University of Wellington.
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Trend Micro: Don't have heartburn over the Heartbleed vulnerability

Tue, 15th Apr 2014
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Trend Micro calms nerves over Heartbleed flaw, advising the public on safeguarding data amidst rising SSL vulnerability concerns.