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Advanced Security named as NZSA Security Integrator of the Year
Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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The company also won an award for staff retention and development, and one of its staff was recognised as professional of the year in his sector.
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Carbon Black discovers evolution of popular cryptomining campaign
Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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report
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cryptomining
Attackers could theoretically pull in an estimated $1.6 million annually by leveraging this attack model, which began about two years ago.
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Over 50% of incident response requests occur after damage complete – Kaspersky
Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
Over 50% of incident response requests in 2018 were made after significant damage had already occurred, says Kaspersky's latest report.
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Fileless attacks surge as attackers look to boost ROI
Fri, 30th Aug 2019
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trend micro
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Fileless attacks have skyrocketed 265% this year compared to the first half of 2018, and there’s no sign that they will slow down.
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Businesses ignoring security when investing in new tech
Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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it management
Only a quarter of organisations are prioritising security when it comes to technology investment, according to a new report by Advanced.
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Five winning strategies for VMware in 2019
Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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virtualisation
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converged infrastructure
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it automation
VMware & partners see surge in 2019, driven by HCI growth, cloud flexibility, cybersecurity, new influencers, and Kubernetes.
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Palo Alto Networks expands commitment to NZ market
Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Palo Alto Networks is expanding its New Zealand business operations in order to better prepare local businesses for growing cybersecurity concerns.
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Ransomware making a comeback, McAfee report finds
Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
McAfee Labs saw an average of 504 new threats per minute in Q1 and a resurgence of ransomware along with changes in campaign execution and code.
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CrowdStrike establishes early-stage investment fund with Accel
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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In partnership with Accel, CrowdStrike will co-invest in security startups that are building applications on the CrowdStrike Falcon platform.
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Acronis True Image 2020 automates 3-2-1 backups
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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dr
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cloud services
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Acronis unveils True Image 2020, the first personal solution to automate the 3-2-1 backup rule, enhancing data security with over 100 new features.
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Five tips to defend against cryptojacking - Bitglass
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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malware
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casb
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cybersecurity
As cryptojacking rises, exploiting devices to mine cryptocurrency, Bitglass shares five crucial tips to safeguard your enterprise from this covert threat.
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Google's new approach to machine learning without the privacy worries
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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Google’s Federated Learning keeps AI insightful yet private by training models on devices, then combining anonymized learnings—reducing privacy concerns.
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VMware launches software-defined networking and security stack built for multi-cloud
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
VMware networking and security portfolio delivers more automation, compliance, visibility, and scale across the data centre, cloud, branch and edge.
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Govts risk cyber attacks if they continue to demand encryption backdoors
Tue, 27th Aug 2019
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encryption
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government
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venafi
Governments demanding encryption backdoors risk national security and economic stability, say experts, threatening vulnerabilities in election infrastructure.
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VMware announces new features on Workspace ONE platform
Tue, 27th Aug 2019
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
VMware introduces enhanced security, multi-cloud VDI features, and concierge services for its Workspace ONE platform, aiming to boost productivity.
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Ransomware modifications double year-on-year in Q2 2019 - Kaspersky
Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
According to Kaspersky data, 232,292 unique users were targeted by such attacks – 46% more than a year ago, in Q2 2018 (158,921).
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Cryptocurrency conundrum: Reserve Bank & IR fumble in the dark
Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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blockchain
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facebook
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Whether it's cryptocurrency salaries or a central digital currency, no agency is quite sure how to tackle this upcoming payment trend.
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Passports, licenses of 300 leaked in Ministry for Culture and Heritage data breach
Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
The documents leaked included 228 passports, 55 driver licenses, and 36 birth certificates – making the victims vulnerable to identity theft by cyber-criminals.
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Gartner names Ping Identity leader in access management
Fri, 23rd Aug 2019
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mfa
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ping identity
Ping Identity named leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for access management for third consecutive year, praised for its intelligent identity solutions.
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Five ways attackers can create havoc in smart homes
Fri, 23rd Aug 2019
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blockchain
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iot
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smart home
Attack motives include burglaries, cyber stalking, botnet creation, cryptocurrency mining hubs, theft of personal information or financial information.