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Cybersecurity battleground shifting to Linux and web servers - report

Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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WatchGuard found that despite an overall drop in general malware detection for the quarter, Linux malware made up more than 36% of the top threats.
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Digital Shadows on Wannacry: An analysis of competing hypotheses

Mon, 22nd May 2017
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Digital Shadows probes the enigma of WannaCry's origins, weighing cybercriminal mischief against nation-state subterfuge.
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Fight malware by spotting the top eight indicators of threat traffic in your network

Tue, 2nd May 2017
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There are eight main indicators that can help detect compromised networks. Here's how you can catch threat traffic before it cripples your systems.
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ICIT: The Know Your Enemies 3.0 Advanced Persistent Threat Advisory is finally here

Wed, 29th Mar 2017
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China and Russia are by far the most active and they sponsor the most prevalent and the most sophisticated adversaries.
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SonicWall reports that Cerber ransomware mutates fast to avoid detection

Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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The Cerber ransomware is self-mutating by as much as two versions a day to stop matching its own previous signatures.
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NTU Singapore signs joint agreement to pour $3m into cyber threat research

Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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Singapore's Nanyang Technological University and Israel's Ben-Gurion University of the Negev will work together to combat cyber threats.
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Votiro & Netpoleon see 'great potential' in Singapore cybersecurity market

Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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Votiro and Netpoleon Solutions see 'great potential' to distribute cybersecurity products to the booming Singapore market as it becomes a smart city.
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New early threat warning service for companies to roll out globally in 2017

Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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ESET launches Threat Intelligence service for real-time threat alerts and analysis, available globally in 2017.
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Intel Security looks to rally channel with 'edgier' McAfee brand

Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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McAfee makes a comeback, post-Intel, debuting 'edgier' solutions to outwit rivals and redefine cybersecurity with new intelligence-sharing ethos.
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Artificial intelligence: Leveraging machines to dissect ransomware DNA

Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
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A new era in cybersecurity, as AI outwits ransomware and predicts attacks, transforming the digital defence game.
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FirstWave offers new umbrella solutions for advanced persistent threats

Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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FirstWave aims to offer a broader range of cyber security services for customers, incorporating Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) defence umbrella.
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Webroot tackles IoT explosion with CyberFlow Analytics acquisition

Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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Webroot strengthens cybersecurity leadership with acquisition of CyberFlow Analytics, enhancing ability to address complex threat landscape.
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Reinventing next-generation firewalls for coordinated protection

Tue, 28th Jun 2016
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The escalation in volume and complexity of cyber threats today have compelled organisations to turn to next-generation security solutions.
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A modern solution for a modern problem: IBM tackles cyber security

Tue, 31st May 2016
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IBM unveils Watson for Cyber Security, leveraging cognitive tech and collaboration with top US universities to tackle modern cyber threats.
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The next generation of APTs: Highly successful but surprisingly simple

Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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The number and reach of cyber threats continues to grow, and, contrary to popular belief, even highly effective attacks can be very unsophisticated.
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Dell gets to the bottom of what's really going on with business data security

Wed, 9th Mar 2016
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Executives struggle to incorporate effective data security strategies, according to the Dell Data Security Survey.
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Healthcare organisations buckle under pressure of cyber attacks

Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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Healthcare sector unprepared for cyber attacks, averaging one per month, according to ESET and the Ponemon Institute.
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Threats new and old targeting financial organisations

Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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Financial organisations are under attack from cybercriminals Carbanak 2.0, Metel, and GCMAN, according to Kaspersky Lab.
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Dell claims most secure PCs with new BOIS verification

Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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Dell has released a new security suite to combat malware threats in the enterprise, integrating Cylance technology using AI and machine learning.
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Security analytics and intelligence key for 2016

Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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Security intelligence and analytical capabilities will come to the fore in the battle against cybercrime next year.