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Secure SD-WAN - how does that work?
Network Infrastructure

Secure SD-WAN - how does that work?

IT professionals, especially those involved in telecommunications, should always beware of anything that's connected to the internet.

By Michael Wood • 6 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2017
Cyber insurance is only part of the overall security equation
Cybersecurity insurance

Cyber insurance is only part of the overall security equation

Latest statistics show that more than 28 billion people will be connected to the Internet of Things in 2017, rising to 34 billion-plus next year.

By Kane Lightowler • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2017
CommScope's predictions for 2017 trends in the enterprise
Network Infrastructure

CommScope's predictions for 2017 trends in the enterprise

With changes and uncertainty in the global landscape, 2017 could be the year of massive change as businesses loosen their purse strings and invest.

By Gavin Milton-White • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
Palo Alto Networks: Second wave of Shamoon 2 attacks identified
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks: Second wave of Shamoon 2 attacks identified

This latest attack materially impacts one of the primary countermeasures employed against wiper attacks: Virtual Desktop Interface snapshots.

By Robert Falcone • 12 min read • Mon, 16th Jan 2017
Beware! New WhatsApp scam offering “free internet without Wi-Fi”
Email Security

Beware! New WhatsApp scam offering “free internet without Wi-Fi”

WhatsApp keeps on increasing, with deceptive campaigns coming up with with novel ways of luring in victims. Today we will show you a new example.

By Lucas Paus • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Jan 2017
New WhatsApp scam offering free internet without Wi-Fi
Email Security

New WhatsApp scam offering free internet without Wi-Fi

Beware the latest WhatsApp scam: promises of free internet sans Wi-Fi entice users, but the magic on offer is just cyber trickery.

By Lucas Paus • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Jan 2017
How businesses can avoid data integrity breaches
Breach Prevention

How businesses can avoid data integrity breaches

2017 is forecasted to be the 'Year of the Data Integrity Breach' with a major breach expected to shock the world.

By Graeme Pyper • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017
Indirect damage: Why service providers should care about customer security
Malware

Indirect damage: Why service providers should care about customer security

Offering reliable security solutions from a respected security vendor can be the difference that helps MSPs and ISPs build their brand.

By Ondrej Kuboič • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017
What to expect from cyber attacks in 2017
Malware

What to expect from cyber attacks in 2017

Attackers are increasingly utilising non-malware attacks in an effort to remain undetected on organisations' endpoints.

By Ben Jonhson • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2017
Why combining technology with standards could combat fraud
Malware

Why combining technology with standards could combat fraud

Fraud is still on the increase due to the use of new technologies, causing losses to both users and companies. What is being done to avoid this?.

By Miguel Ángel Mendoza • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016
Why service providers should care about customer security
Partner Programmes

Why service providers should care about customer security

Ransomware's rise demands vigilance from service providers, as the security of customer data is not just ethical, but now a critical business must.

By Ondrej Kubovic • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016
Smartphones are becoming key controllers of our lives
Surveillance

Smartphones are becoming key controllers of our lives

We can unlock our homes, disable our security system & turn the lights on using our smartphones. Useful, but it also gives rise to security concerns.

By Alex Talevski • 3 min read • Mon, 12th 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
Android ransomware spreads further, with new methods in its toolbox
Malware

Android ransomware spreads further, with new methods in its toolbox

New Android ransomware tactics emerge, using encrypted payloads and email scams to exploit users, with a new focus on Chinese markets.

By Ondrej Kubovic • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2016
Cyber attacks: A growing risk for healthcare professionals
Cybersecurity

Cyber attacks: A growing risk for healthcare professionals

Why is the healthcare industry becoming such a popular target for hackers and data thieves? To put it simply, the answer is in the data.

By Graeme Pyper • 5 min read • Mon, 5th Dec 2016
Siemens-branded CCTV webcams require urgent firmware patch
Distributed Denial of Service

Siemens-branded CCTV webcams require urgent firmware patch

Siemens-branded IP-based CCTV cameras are the latest internet-connected devices to be found vulnerable to hacking attacks.

By Graham Cluley • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2016
Cybersecurity checklist: Five essential tasks for multinational companies in 2017
Distributed Denial of Service

Cybersecurity checklist: Five essential tasks for multinational companies in 2017

While 2016 brought to light a number of massive data breaches, we have to be ready for more highly sophisticated and rapid attacks in 2017.

By Don Liew • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
BT: It's not just cyber criminals who will compromise your valuable data
Breach Prevention

BT: It's not just cyber criminals who will compromise your valuable data

Human error emerges as the key player behind data breaches, as BT unveils 60% are employee mishaps, not cybercrime.

By Hans Haverhals • 5 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
Software vulnerability management: How 'intelligence' helps reduce the attack surface
Flexera

Software vulnerability management: How 'intelligence' helps reduce the attack surface

While CSOs probably don't need to be reminded of the extensive damage that can be inflicted through vulnerabilities, the numbers speak for themselves.

By Steve Beards • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2016