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YouTube Shorts a haven for scammers using stolen TikTok videos
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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email security
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cybersecurity
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youtube
Scammers are stealing TikTok videos and reposting them on YouTube Shorts to gain views and subscribers, according to new research from Tenable.
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Kaseya sees continued growth following a standout 2021
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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hyperscale
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dc
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it automation
Kaseya grows by 25% in 2021, driven by strategic acquisitions and focus on helping MSPs expand their businesses.
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Advanced scams, data breaches, crypto and NFT attacks to shape cyberthreat landscape in 2022
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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cryptocurrency
2022 cyber security trends include a decrease in targeted ransomware attacks, advanced scams, more data breaches, and attacks on cryptocurrency/NFT industries.
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Kaspersky lists 5 cyber threats to watch for in 2022
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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cryptocurrency
Global privacy company Kaspersky has highlighted some of the most significant cyber threats New Zealand consumers and businesses should be prepared for in 2022.
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Trickbot overtakes Formbook as most prevalent malware
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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malware
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ddos
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advanced persistent threat protection
In December, Trickbot claimed the top spot as most prevalent malware, overtaking Formbook which was in first place in November 2021.
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Cloudflare Radar releases surprising internet traffic and security statistics in 2021 review
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Cybersecurity company Cloudflare Radar releases its 2021 year in review, showing increased internet traffic and cyberattacks in Australia and globally.
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Thycotic named Gartner Peer Insights customers’ choice for Privileged Access Management
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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pam
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centrify
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thycotic
ThycoticCentrify has been named a Customers Choice in the December 2021 Gartner Peer Insights report for privileged access management.
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WordPress vulnerabilities more than doubled in 2021
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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wordpress
WordPress vulnerabilities have more than doubled in 2021, with 77% of them being exploitable, according to Risk Based Security.
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Palo Alto Networks joins Microsoft 365 Networking Partner Program
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The move will allow the company to provide direct and efficient connectivity for Microsoft 365 users through the Prisma Access service.
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ThycoticCentrify adds new security controls and automation to Secret Server
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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endpoint protection
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datacentre infrastructure
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pam
ThycoticCentrify enhances its PAM solution, Secret Server, with new security controls and automation to protect against data breaches.
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CyberRes launches Galaxy, brings cyber threat intelligence to security execs
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Micro Focus' CyberRes has launched Galaxy, an immersive cyber threat experience to provide actionable intelligence for security executives.
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E-signature software use in small to medium businesses on the rise
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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online verification
According to new research, global e-signature software usage in small to medium businesses (SMEs) is set to grow by 30% over the next five years.
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New RCE bug is making APAC businesses vulnerable to Log Injection attacks
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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barracuda networks
A new remote code execution bug could be making businesses in Asia Pacific vulnerable to Log4Shell log injection attacks.
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Manufacturers struggle to close security gaps as they undergo digital transformation
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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it in manufacturing
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iot
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industrial iot
Combining new and legacy operational technology has left manufacturers vulnerable to cyberattacks, says ISG report.
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Honeywell and Acalvio Technologies launch shared solution to stop zero-day attacks
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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cybersecurity
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honeywell
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cyber attacks
Honeywell and Acalvio launch solution to detect cyber attacks in commercial buildings' operational technology environments.
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Coping with increasing cybersecurity challenges (from the good side and the bad!)
Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity insurance
Cybersecurity professionals will face increasing pressure in 2022 as attacks escalate, compliance becomes more challenging, and insurance costs rise.
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NormCyber delivers cyber and data protection with latest release
Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
NormCyber launches smartbloc. managed service to provide businesses with complete control over cyber and data protection risks.
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D-Link now offering complete cloud managed solution following latest release
Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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uc
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ddos
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network infrastructure
D-Link launches Nuclias Cloud-Managed DBG-2000 SD-WAN Security Gateway to offer centralised control for businesses and remote workers.
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Cyberattacks increased by 50% in 2021, peaking in December due to Log4J exploits
Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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cyber attacks
Cyberattacks increased by 50% in 2021, peaking in December due to Log4J exploits, according to new research from Check Point Software.
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Zoom awarded new international security certification after intensive evaluation
Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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software
Zoom becomes first video communication client to receive high-level security certification from German Federal Office for Information Security.