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Card skimming tech seized in Auckland
Mon, 27th Jan 2020
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police
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customs
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credit card fraud
Two people were arrested on charges of importing goods for a dishonest purpose, including skimming devices and a card writing machine.

Talend hires its first global CISO, Anne Hardy
Fri, 24th Jan 2020
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cso / ciso
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data solutions
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talend
Anne Hardy joins Talend as its first global CISO, tasked with fortifying security as the data integration company aims for USD $1 billion in revenue.

Redscan recognised with CREST accreditation for SOC
Fri, 24th Jan 2020
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soc
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accreditation
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redscan
Redscan has received accreditation from CREST for its Security Operations Centre (SOC), confirming its place among top security providers.

Weak passwords continue to give cyber crims access to personal information
Thu, 23rd Jan 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
New research highlights the continuing issue of weak passwords, revealing that 30% of ransomware infections in 2019 were due to passwords.

VMware eyes AI-based network analytics through Nyansa buyout
Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
The addition of Nyansa’s capabilities in artificial intelligence and machine learning will complement VMware’s existing network and security portfolio.

WhiteHawk delivers cybersecurity amid heightened threats
Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
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healthtech
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whitehawk
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nation state attacks
Nation-state attacks have targeted telecommunications and internet service providers, government organisations, and other institutions globally.

Check Point report highlights latest cyber-threats worldwide
Tue, 21st Jan 2020
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ddos
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cloud security
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botnet
Check Point Research's 2020 Cyber Security Report reveals rising threats such as cryptominers, botnets, and targeted ransomware against global organisations.

OPPO partners with bug bounty company HackerOne
Tue, 21st Jan 2020
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smartphones
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endpoint protection
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edr
OPPO partners with HackerOne to bolster cybersecurity through an invite-only bug bounty program, enhancing protection for its 320 million active monthly users.

Kaspersky named top dog in Canalys channel satisfaction report
Tue, 21st Jan 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The company was named the top cybersecurity vendor for channel satisfaction after achieving the highest overall rating against 10 others.

ExtraHop outlines strong growth in 2019 - expects bumper year ahead
Tue, 21st Jan 2020
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advanced persistent threat protection
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financial systems
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microsoft
ExtraHop reports robust growth in 2019 with USD $150m in bookings and over 40% year-on-year growth, setting the stage for a promising 2020.

Google adds iPhone capability to Advanced Protection Program
Mon, 20th Jan 2020
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smartphones
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phishing
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email security
iPhone users are now able to use their phones to sign up to Google’s Advanced Protection Program, using the iPhone’s built-in security key technology.

Mobile Mentor secures NZ Govt with TaaS mobile security certification
Mon, 20th Jan 2020
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healthtech
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mobile mentor
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certification
Mobile Mentor has earned a vital TaaS mobile security certification from the New Zealand Government, fortifying the security of government devices and data.

Five security risks faced in the modern workplace - Empired
Mon, 20th Jan 2020
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phishing
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email security
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dlp
According to the Australian Government Department of Communications, the average cost of an individual cybersecurity breach to a business is $276,000.

Are they spying? Young people wary of virtual assistants
Sat, 18th Jan 2020
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cybersecurity
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google
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siri
Young people are increasingly wary of virtual assistants due to fears of hacking, eavesdropping, and data theft, new Maintel research reveals.

Veritas: PCs running Windows 7 vulnerable to ransomware
Fri, 17th Jan 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
With Windows 7 support ending on January 14, Veritas Technologies warns 26% of PCs will face increased ransomware risks, urging swift preparations.

Sophos launches Intercept X for mobile
Thu, 16th Jan 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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endpoint protection
New security for Chrome OS and mobile threat defence for Android and iOS devices protects users from new fleeceware applications uncovered by SophosLabs.

Top internet outages of 2019 - ThousandEyes
Wed, 15th Jan 2020
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firewalls
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ddos
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network infrastructure
The most significant of these outages took place over the northern hemisphere summer and disrupted nearly every top tech company in some fashion.

Mimecast acquires brand exploitation prevention startup
Wed, 15th Jan 2020
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m&a
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mimecast
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segasec
The acquisition of the Israeli Segasec extends Mimecast’s capabilities to protect against brand exploits used to steal money and data.

How integrated edge security and WAF can secure application delivery
Tue, 14th Jan 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
As reliance on web applications grows, integrated edge security and WAF solutions are crucial for secure, efficient application delivery and policy compliance.

Cloud adoption trends: SSO adoption lagging
Tue, 14th Jan 2020
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cloud security
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iaas
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casb
Research found that only 34% of those who had adopted cloud-based solutions had implemented single sign-on (SSO), one of the most basic cloud security tools.