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Fake apps on Google Play tricked users into paying
Malware

Fake apps on Google Play tricked users into paying

Many malicious developers try to trick users into downloading their apps by creating the illusion of a useful application.

By Lukas Stefanko • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Jul 2016
Have you met Delilah? The first Insider Threat Trojan
User and Entity Behavior Analytics

Have you met Delilah? The first Insider Threat Trojan

New Trojan, Delilah, recruits insiders through social engineering and extortion, using ransomware techniques. Insider threats set to increase.

By Avivah Litan • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jul 2016
Microsoft Azure Security options - give customers confidence in the cloud
Public Cloud

Microsoft Azure Security options - give customers confidence in the cloud

No area in Microsoft is growing faster or with more options than Azure, and no topic seems to be of more customer concern than cloud security.

By Jason MacEntee • 7 min read • Thu, 14th Jul 2016
Ransomware: First files … now complete devices
Malware

Ransomware: First files … now complete devices

Recently, a particular type of malware, has become increasingly troublesome for both businesses and home users. It is is known as ransomware.

By Camilo Gutièrrez Amaya • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2016
Are security monitoring alerts becoming obsolete?
Malware

Are security monitoring alerts becoming obsolete?

Most SOCs today work by putting their first level analysts – the most junior analysts, usually assigned to be the 24×7 eyes on console.

By Augusto Barros • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2016
Data leak dangers: Know your weak spots
Cybersecurity

Data leak dangers: Know your weak spots

Data leaks and breaches are alarmingly common, but there are still many misconceptions as to how and why they happen.

By An Editor • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2016
Types of VPN networks and how they work: Do you know which kind to use?
Malware

Types of VPN networks and how they work: Do you know which kind to use?

No doubt you are already aware of the importance of using VPN networks to guarantee the privacy of your information.

By Camilo Gutiérrez Amaya • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2016
Digital patch kit: How to protect yourself from data leaks
Malware

Digital patch kit: How to protect yourself from data leaks

Plug the digital holes: Our guide reveals four vital strategies to fend off data leaks and secure your organisation's sensitive info.

By Editor • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2016
Malicious scripts in compromised websites - and how to protect yourself
Malware

Malicious scripts in compromised websites - and how to protect yourself

People often highlight those threats that are more or less predictable, but the most dangerous are scripts that are hard for users to detect.

By Josep Albors • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2016
10 tips for staying cyber-safe when on the road
Malware

10 tips for staying cyber-safe when on the road

Here is a short guide that we have refreshed to help you travel safely and keep all your data and devices protected.

By Ondrej Kubovič • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2016
Microsoft finally gives a delivery date for Windows 10 enterprise security features
Microsoft

Microsoft finally gives a delivery date for Windows 10 enterprise security features

Windows 10 already includes built-in protection, but the new features have been designed to thwart the escalating number of cyber-attacks.

By Richard Edwards • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2016
Reinventing next-generation firewalls for coordinated protection
Firewalls

Reinventing next-generation firewalls for coordinated protection

The escalation in volume and complexity of cyber threats today have compelled organisations to turn to next-generation security solutions.

By Wana Tun • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2016
Cybersecurity & software vulnerability management: The ounce of prevention that's worth a pound of cure
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity & software vulnerability management: The ounce of prevention that's worth a pound of cure

A recent cyberattack on the BBC, the New York Times & MSN saw tens of thousands of computers potentially exposed to hacker threats through online ads.

By Steve Beards • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Jun 2016
Secure the NEXT – Mitigate DDOS attacks
Distributed Denial of Service

Secure the NEXT – Mitigate DDOS attacks

There are more than 3.4 billion internet users globally with an estimated 6.4 billion IoT devices being connected, a burgeoning exchange ecosystem.

By F5 Networks • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Jun 2016
The 5 most common reasons for corporate data loss
Data Loss Prevention

The 5 most common reasons for corporate data loss

There is no doubt that one of the main assets of a company is the data it stores. It should be adequately protected & available when needed.

By Josep Albors • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Jun 2016
The JAKU botnet - what you need to know
Distributed Denial of Service

The JAKU botnet - what you need to know

In short, botnets allow hackers to take control of multiple computers at the one time to spread viruses, create spam and perform attacks.

By Carl Leonard • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
Insider threats escalate and thrive in the Dark Web
Cybersecurity

Insider threats escalate and thrive in the Dark Web

Disgruntled employees are gladly selling their services to the bad guys in order to inflict harm on their employers.

By Avivah Litan • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
Misconfigured email servers open the door to spoofed emails from top domains
DataCentre infrastructure

Misconfigured email servers open the door to spoofed emails from top domains

Less than half of the top 500 Alexa sites have configured email authentication correctly, leaving users at risk of receiving false emails.

By Linus Särud • 10 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
Scammers claim there is a virus in Apple's iTunes database
Cybersecurity

Scammers claim there is a virus in Apple's iTunes database

Scammers are once again targeting Apple customers in their attempt to hijack accounts and steal payment information. Here's the rundown.

By Graham Cluley • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016