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Kaspersky taps ex-Microsoft talent for APAC channel head role
Endpoint Protection

Kaspersky taps ex-Microsoft talent for APAC channel head role

Kaspersky appoints Naina Parhar, ex-Microsoft talent, as APAC head of channel sales to drive regional growth and enhance cybersecurity distribution frameworks.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2018
Script-based cyber attacks rise as threat actors choose stealth
Malware

Script-based cyber attacks rise as threat actors choose stealth

WatchGuard Technologies' latest quarterly Internet Security report has revealed a massive increase in scripting attacks and malware.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2017
US Govt & Kaspersky in dispute over cyberespionage claims
Endpoint Protection

US Govt & Kaspersky in dispute over cyberespionage claims

The fiasco comes after DHS suspected a link between Kaspersky officials and Russian intelligence that could potentially risk US national security.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017
Hackers speak: Privileged accounts best way to steal data
Endpoint Protection

Hackers speak: Privileged accounts best way to steal data

From the mouths of the hackers themselves, organisations' privileged accounts are the most attractive targets for gaining access to critical data.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2017
Cylance announces AI-driven next generation consumer antivirus
Endpoint Protection

Cylance announces AI-driven next generation consumer antivirus

CylancePROTECT Home Edition uses AI to extend smart, simple security that prevents execution of malware from corporate office to home office.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2017
The need for internet security on your devices
Malware

The need for internet security on your devices

As cybercrime costs Kiwis over £257m annually, securing your devices with robust internet security is crucial to thwart hackers.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017
IObit & Malwarebytes spat continues as 'legitimate' program is blacklisted as PUP
Malware

IObit & Malwarebytes spat continues as 'legitimate' program is blacklisted as PUP

IObit criticises Malwarebytes for flagging its Advanced SystemCare as a PUP without warning; tension has existed between the companies since 2010.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
CrowdStrike's new APAC vice president says it's an exciting time as revenue soars
Endpoint Protection

CrowdStrike's new APAC vice president says it's an exciting time as revenue soars

CrowdStrike's Andrew Littleproud eyes APAC expansion amid a surge in revenue and innovative endpoint security solutions.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
Cylance outshines competition in AV testing stakes
Malware

Cylance outshines competition in AV testing stakes

AI security provider Cylance has beaten five of the top legacy AV vendors in a test designed to analyse unknown and known malware detection.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2017
Carbon Black claims 'breakthrough' approach to endpoint security
Malware

Carbon Black claims 'breakthrough' approach to endpoint security

Carbon Black has eyed endpoint security market, with the launch of a new solution that it claims stops more attacks than machine learning antivirus.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017
ESET walks away with 100th industry accolade in 'monumental milestone' for security
Malware

ESET walks away with 100th industry accolade in 'monumental milestone' for security

ESET's NOD32 anti-malware is the first ever product to receive 100 VB100 awards for a single product, achieving a 'monumental milestone'.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2017
Hands-on Review: Trend Micro security packages - more than just anti-virus
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Trend Micro security packages - more than just anti-virus

For a package that's unobtrusive and that doesn't strain your CPU or your patience, this may just be the product you're looking for.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016
When antivirus fails, here's how to choose next-gen antivirus
Malware

When antivirus fails, here's how to choose next-gen antivirus

The ineffectiveness of traditional antivirus , which catches less than half of noteworthy malicious events, is causing untold damage to organisations.

By Kane Lightowler • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016
Wedge Networks to provide massively scaled Cylance AI security solution
Malware

Wedge Networks to provide massively scaled Cylance AI security solution

Wedge Networks teams up with Cylance to enhance telco security, integrating AI for real-time, large-scale threat prevention.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
CrowdStrike brings the power of signature-less machine learning to VirusTotal
Endpoint Protection

CrowdStrike brings the power of signature-less machine learning to VirusTotal

CrowdStrike has delivered the first signature-less machine learning engine to be incorporated into VirusTotal's malware scanning service.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2016
ESET picks up 95th VB100 award for NOD32 Antivirus
Malware

ESET picks up 95th VB100 award for NOD32 Antivirus

The independent testing authority published its first comparative review of business and consumer products on Windows 10 Pro 64-bit.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2016
Anti-virus and anti-malware competition to heat up with new entrant
Malware

Anti-virus and anti-malware competition to heat up with new entrant

Compared to other areas of security protection, endpoint security hasn't been a hotbed of innovation in recent years. Has all of that just changed?.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sun, 29th May 2016
Security hole in Symantec antivirus exposes Windows, Linux and Macs
Endpoint Protection

Security hole in Symantec antivirus exposes Windows, Linux and Macs

A major security vulnerability has been uncovered by UK white hat hacker and Google Project Zero developer, Tavis Ormandy.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Wed, 18th May 2016

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