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Singapore committed to shaping the future of a cyber-smart maritime industry
Cybersecurity

Singapore committed to shaping the future of a cyber-smart maritime industry

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and Singapore Shipping Association are promoting cyber threat awareness in the maritime industry.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 7th May 2018
Twitter password glitch showcases 'extreme jumpiness' in digital sector
Cybersecurity

Twitter password glitch showcases 'extreme jumpiness' in digital sector

More than 330 million Twitter users are being urged to change their passwords after an internal system glitch caused the passwords to be exposed.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 7th May 2018
Food industry hit hardest by malware in 2017 - report
Malware

Food industry hit hardest by malware in 2017 - report

Businesses in the food industry were hit hardest by various types of malware in 2017 – a trend that is relatively unchanged from the previous year.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 7th May 2018
Auckland, you're invited: Secure your spot at the MSP event of the year
IT Automation

Auckland, you're invited: Secure your spot at the MSP event of the year

Kaseya's MSP event on 22 May 2018 at Sofitel Auckland offers insights on cybersecurity, emerging tech, and growth strategies. Secure your spot today!.

By Julia Gabel • 1 min read • Mon, 7th May 2018
The who, what, and why of managed security service providers
Cloud Security

The who, what, and why of managed security service providers

In a new e-book, Rackspace and Alert Logic unveil how managed security service providers can bolster your organisation's cyber defences in the multi-cloud era.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Sun, 6th May 2018
Why cybercriminals are corrupting popular social media platforms
Cybersecurity

Why cybercriminals are corrupting popular social media platforms

Fraudsters are targeting legitimate social media platforms to create a new type of fraud market – one that has a global reach.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Sun, 6th May 2018
Cybercriminals taking over email accounts and scamming contacts
Firewalls

Cybercriminals taking over email accounts and scamming contacts

A new study from Barracuda has revealed an increasingly popular method of cybercrime - steal email credentials then steal money from colleagues.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 4th May 2018
NHS signs £150m cybersecurity deal with Microsoft – but is it enough?
Malware

NHS signs £150m cybersecurity deal with Microsoft – but is it enough?

Following the fiasco caused by the WannaCry ransomware attack nearly a year ago, NHS has bolstered its defences with a big investment.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2018
Aura Information Security's password tips for World Password Day
Risk & Compliance

Aura Information Security's password tips for World Password Day

What's in a password? A lot, actually. Your passwords are the gateway to you and your company's most important documents and assets.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2018
Virtustream opens up SaaS offerings to include compliance & risk management
Network Infrastructure

Virtustream opens up SaaS offerings to include compliance & risk management

Dell Technologies' cloud business Virtustream has added risk management and continuous compliance monitoring to its specialised SaaS offerings.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2018
Five steps to ensure persistent data security across your network
Firewalls

Five steps to ensure persistent data security across your network

Gaps are starting to appear in perimeter defences, which can be exploited by hackers or malware to steal information and personal data.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018
LogRhythm & Mimecast fuse email security & next-gen SIEM
Security Information and Event Management

LogRhythm & Mimecast fuse email security & next-gen SIEM

Joint customers are now able to access LogRhythm's advanced correlation and security analytics through email security data from Mimecast's cloud.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018
Survey points to forgetfulness as main reason why people reuse their passwords
Cybersecurity

Survey points to forgetfulness as main reason why people reuse their passwords

91% of the 2000 respondents know that using the same password for multiple accounts is a security risk, but 59% continue to do it anyway.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018
World's first advanced blockchain identity lab to be built in Edinburgh
Blockchain

World's first advanced blockchain identity lab to be built in Edinburgh

The £600,000 lab will explore ways in which blockchain technology can protect personal data from online scammers and cybercriminals.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018
Uber updates bug bounty terms to stop extortion and unauthorised data collection
Uber

Uber updates bug bounty terms to stop extortion and unauthorised data collection

Uber updates bug bounty program to include safe harbour for good faith hackers, but warns against illegal activity and extortion.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018
Singapore's PDPC vows to crack down on telemarketing and spam
Email Security

Singapore's PDPC vows to crack down on telemarketing and spam

Singapore's Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) is vowing to better protect consumers from spam and telemarketing messages.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018
Penten locked and loaded for next stage in secure mobility and cyber deception
Endpoint Protection

Penten locked and loaded for next stage in secure mobility and cyber deception

Canberra cybersecurity provider Penten is continuing to take advantage of its 'extraordinary' growth over the last three years.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018
Once legit site found to be cryptomining, 6,000 machines infected
Malware

Once legit site found to be cryptomining, 6,000 machines infected

Check Point researchers discovered a previously legitimate video software download site has moved into cryptomining, earning around US$700 a day.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018
Electronic lock vulnerabilities can lead attackers directly to your hotel room
Physical Security

Electronic lock vulnerabilities can lead attackers directly to your hotel room

Next time you stay at a hotel as part of a business or personal trip, you may want to ask if the hotel's locking systems are up-to-date.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018