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Nation-state actors leverage insiders for economic espionage
Fri, 1st Feb 2019
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industry experts
Flashpoint's Eric Lackey reveals the true cost of state-sponsored cyber espionage and just how rampant it actually is.
Massive 2.2bil-username data dump leaked on dark web
Fri, 1st Feb 2019
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mfa
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iam
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data leak
A colossal 2.2 billion unique usernames and passwords have surfaced on the dark web in the second major data dump in two weeks, rocking cybersecurity experts.
Cybersecurity and compliance in an uncertain climate
Fri, 1st Feb 2019
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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industry experts
IT Governance' Alan Calder reflects on Data Protection Day and the next steps businesses should be taking for the year ahead.
Teens prove IoT device vulnerabilities by hacking them
Fri, 1st Feb 2019
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iot
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cybersecurity
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printing
After two teens managed to hack hundreds of thousands of printers around the world, KYOCERA Document Solutions has some tips for businesses.
The online content that gives Kiwis concern
Thu, 31st Jan 2019
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uc
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data protection
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online safety
InternetNZ has released a report that shows the things we are worried about, and where we might be going wrong.
Why the growing threat of scam apps demands attention
Thu, 31st Jan 2019
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malware
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cybersecurity
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apps
Unethical online advertising and app management can have serious consequences, warns ESET. Users urged to verify apps before installing to avoid scams.
Data Protection Day highlights breadth of compliance needed
Thu, 31st Jan 2019
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data privacy
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cloud services
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gdpr
A cyber resilience strategy with defence in depth is now a fundamental part of any organisation’s approach to operational activity.
Symantec announces new endpoint response tools
Thu, 31st Jan 2019
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endpoint protection
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partner programmes
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edr
Enterprise IT and Security Ops teams are increasingly challenged to investigate and respond to advanced and emerging threats with available resources and staff.
Gartner: Governments to invest in analytics, security in 2019
Thu, 31st Jan 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Gartner has released the results of its 2019 CIO Survey, showing that Governments worldwide are set to scale up their investment in data analytics.
Skyscanner opens up bug bounty for interested hackers
Thu, 31st Jan 2019
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cybersecurity
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skyscanner
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cybercrime
Skyscanner launches a public bug bounty program, offering up to USD $2,000 per vulnerability, via Bugcrowd to enhance its website, API, and mobile app security.
4 Reasons why CISOs should adopt threat intelligence
Thu, 31st Jan 2019
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cybersecurity
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cso / ciso
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threat intelligence
ThreatQuotient’s Anthony Perridge believes the answer to security teams falling behind criminals is to deploy threat intelligence platforms.
New report uncovers US$1.7b cryptocurrency cybercrime market
Thu, 31st Jan 2019
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blockchain
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email security
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cybersecurity
There was a staggering rise in criminal activity within the cryptocurrency market last year, despite the decline in the market.
HPE experts line-up to share what the year ahead holds
Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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hybrid cloud
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edge computing
According to these HPE bigwigs, 2019 will be the year of the edge-centric, cloud-enabled, and data-driven enterprises.
Proofpoint: Social engineering and credential stuffing attacks up in 2018
Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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phishing
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email security
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cloud services
Proofpoint's 2018 report reveals a surge in social engineering attacks, with phishing incidents up 9% and credential compromises rising 70% since 2017.
IRD warns against phishing as personal tax changes kick in
Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
In the last month, two e-mail scams surfaced asking taxpayers to fill in a form to receive a refund owed to them.
Yubico report reveals troubling password behaviour
Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
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passwords
Some shocking results include that 57% of respondents who have experienced a phishing attack have not changed their password behaviours.
Huawei continues to plead innocent despite serious criminal charges
Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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huawei
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fraud
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court case
Huawei faces 13-count indictment in the US, including bank fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy charges. CFO Meng also indicted.
OT attacks and cryptominers on the rise – Skybox
Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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cloud security
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iot security
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report
Skybox Security’s 2019 Vulnerability and Threat Trends Report analyzes what shaped the threat landscape over 2018 and what it means for the year ahead.
AI in cybersecurity stamping out menacing fileless attacks
Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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endpoint protection
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edr
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ai
Artificial intelligence is revolutionising cybersecurity by effectively combating fileless attacks, which evade traditional antivirus software.
Retail industry delaying digital transformation out of security concerns – Microsoft
Tue, 29th Jan 2019
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data protection
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digital transformation
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microsoft
While significant losses can result from cyberattacks, the benefits of digital transformation far outweigh the risks, according to Microsoft New Zealand.