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Dark net vendors wanting Bitcoin payments for unverified COVID-19 vaccines
Thu, 14th Jan 2021
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blockchain
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email security
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cybersecurity
As the medicines are being offered on the dark net, purchasers have no way of knowing whether they are genuine, according to Check Point.

Telcos plagued by DNS attacks, but budgets should focus elsewhere
Thu, 14th Jan 2021
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uc
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ddos
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telco
Telecoms firms are set to increase security budgets to defend against DNS service attacks, which were the most common in 2020, according to a survey.

Hornetsecurity acquires Altaro, the latest in acquisition spree
Wed, 13th Jan 2021
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cybersecurity
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m&a
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cybersafety
German cloud security firm Hornetsecurity has acquired backup solutions company Altaro, as part of its ongoing expansion strategy.

Check Point exposes Android malware vendor using dark net to rebrand products
Wed, 13th Jan 2021
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malware
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
Check Point security researchers have exposed an Android malware vendor using a marketer on the dark net to rebrand its products.

Alibaba Cloud and LGMS tackle hybrid and multi-cloud security
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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multi-cloud
Alibaba Cloud and LGMS, a cybersecurity consulting company, are teaming up to tackle the challenge of security around digital transformation and hybrid cloud.

A brief history of cyber-threats — from 2000 to 2020
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Sophos presents a 20-year retrospective of cyber-threats, from the Worm Era to the Monetisation Era and the current Ransomware Era.

The best DDoS protection depends on the use case
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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saas
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ddos
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hybrid & remote work
On-demand, always-on and hybrid models provide different services for different needs, writes Radware product marketing manager Eyal Arazi.

The current state of ransomware — and its future
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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vpns
2020 saw an increase in ransomware attacks, with hackers collaborating and using new tactics, according to cybersecurity firm Sophos.

Red Hat to acquire Kubernetes-native security provider StackRox
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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virtualisation
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application security
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multi-cloud
Red Hat to acquire StackRox, a container and Kubernetes-native security provider, to strengthen security across its hybrid cloud portfolio.

Swann home security kit recognised for innovation
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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surveillance
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iot
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smart home
Swann's 4K Enforcer Kit, featuring security cameras with flashing lights and advanced features, has been honored at CES 2021.

UPDATED: RBNZ ascribes data breach to third-party file sharing service
Mon, 11th Jan 2021
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Reserve Bank of New Zealand hit by data breach, compromising 'commercially and personally sensitive' information. Urgent investigation underway.

Fortinet promises free cybersecurity training until skills gap trend reverses
Mon, 11th Jan 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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it training
Fortinet extends availability of its free self-paced Network Security Expert training courses to address cybersecurity skills gap.

Emotet remains leading malware in global threat index
Mon, 11th Jan 2021
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malware
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cybersecurity
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check point software
The malware has impacted 7% of organisations globally, following a spam campaign which targeted more than 100,000 users per day during the holiday season.

Cybersecurity strategies must involve every part of the organisation - study
Thu, 7th Jan 2021
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vpns
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cybersecurity
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cso / ciso
In the past year, a third of the breaches incorporated social engineering techniques and the cost of a breach caused by a human error averaged to $3.33 million.

BackupAssist partners with Wasabi for greater cyber-resilience
Thu, 7th Jan 2021
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cloud services
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backupassist
BackupAssist partners with Wasabi to offer cost-effective and high-performance data backup solutions, delivering enterprise-grade cyber-resilience.

New year, time to update your passwords
Thu, 7th Jan 2021
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hack
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passwords
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nordpass
The most popular passwords of 2020 were easy-to-guess number combinations, such as 123456, the word password, qwerty, iloveyou, and other uncomplicated options.

Cyberattacks on healthcare organisations 'out of control' - Check Point
Wed, 6th Jan 2021
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Cyberattacks on healthcare organizations have increased by 45% in the last two months, making healthcare the most targeted industry, according to Check Point.

Cybersecurity spending to increase following SolarWinds hacking
Tue, 5th Jan 2021
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cybersecurity
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solarwinds
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solar power
Hackers breached software provider SolarWinds, directly infecting the company’s Orion software as well as several local, state and federal agencies.

Hackers in your bedroom: Hackers targeting smart sex toys
Thu, 31st Dec 2020
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vpns
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hacking
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nordvpn
Hackers can gain control of internet-enabled sex devices, including a male chastity cage, according to new research.

Palo Alto Networks advances attack surface management with Expanse
Wed, 30th Dec 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Palo Alto Networks to acquire attack surface management company, Expanse, for $670 million, enhancing its cybersecurity capabilities.