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$2.9 million gone: Kiwis hit by more than 500 cybersecurity incidents
Wed, 30th May 2018
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The first three months of 2018 were busier than ever for cybercriminals, who managed to steal $2.9 million from New Zealanders.
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Report finds major banks under assault from stealth attacks
Tue, 29th May 2018
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Cybercriminals are developing new technologies to not only penetrate system defences, but also to dwell within a company environment for longer.
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Ziften & Microsoft: The partnership bringing threat defence to almost every OS
Tue, 29th May 2018
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smartphones
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endpoint protection
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edr
Ziften's partnership with Microsoft is making serious headway into bringing microsoft security technology into the heart of all operating systems.
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Fujitsu Labs takes network control approach IoT security
Tue, 29th May 2018
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Fujitsu Technologies has developed a new kind of network control technology that is able to secure IoT devices installed in the field.
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Low-cost Android devices shipping pre-installed Colisoon adware
Tue, 29th May 2018
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
Low-cost Android devices from manufacturers such as ZTE and Archos are being pre-installed with adware, researchers at Avast say.
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Kaspersky Lab enters premium partnership with Synnex NZ
Tue, 29th May 2018
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cybersecurity
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synnex
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kaspersky
Kaspersky Lab signs agreement with Synnex NZ, boosting its future strategy in security solutions and collaboration in cloud-based delivery.
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The value of integrating data and analytics for improved cybersecurity
Tue, 29th May 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Most companies have already invested in security solutions so it makes sense to optimise that investment where possible.
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Trump cancelling North Korea summit will have 'cyber-retaliation'
Mon, 28th May 2018
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Trump cancels historic North Korea summit, sparking fears of cyber-retaliation. Experts warn of potential US cyberattacks targeting government and corporations.
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The IoT arena is exploding: Why network visibility is key to keeping cyber threats at bay
Mon, 28th May 2018
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iot security
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Businesses must know what type of device is accessing the network, who owns it, where & how it’s connecting, and what security measures are in place.
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GCSB expands 'Malware-Free Networks' initiative after successful pilot with Vodafone
Mon, 28th May 2018
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malware
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cybersecurity
The Malware-Free Networks initiative was developed as part of the CORTEX initiative to build on malware detection capability provided by ISPs.
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Consumers will reward companies with good data protection - and they'll punish those without it
Mon, 28th May 2018
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data protection
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data privacy
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Consumers are wary about organisations’ ability to safeguard their personal data, with 37% believing most businesses just don’t know how to do it.
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The cost of our connected world: how to overcome challenges without downgrading technical capabilities
Mon, 28th May 2018
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data protection
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ransomware
As cyberthreats intensify, from ransomware to attacks on critical infrastructure, organisations must bolster defences while maintaining technical prowess.
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When AI goes rogue - a look into its possible futures
Mon, 28th May 2018
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Today’s computers are inherently insecure so they’re a poor choice for high-stakes machine learning systems and AI, according to the EFF.
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It’s G-Day: GDPR now operational so what do the experts think?
Fri, 25th May 2018
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GDPR is now officially live and the hype is reaching manic levels with the term beating 'Beyoncé' on Google this week - here's what the experts think.
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VPNFilter malware enslaving home networking devices worldwide
Fri, 25th May 2018
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storage
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malware
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firewalls
A malware called VPNFilter is quickly becoming the security emergency of the year as the number of infections rises & few ways to defend against it.
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Transformative SIEM solution to tackle security professional shortage
Fri, 25th May 2018
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siem
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ai
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healthtech
Jask’s innovative SIEM solution leverages AI to alleviate the global shortage of cyber experts by transforming overwhelming alerts into actionable insights.
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Cybersecurity guidance for board members: how to tell if your organisation is a breach target
Thu, 24th May 2018
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ai security
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risk & compliance
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ai
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue, leadership from the board has never been higher or a more pressing priority.
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GDPR - what MSPs need to know now
Thu, 24th May 2018
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partner programmes
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cloud services
MSPs across the globe give managed service providers their advice on how to be sure that you’re providing GDPR compliance correctly.
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Calm before the GDPR storm: An exclusive interview with Commvault
Thu, 24th May 2018
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gaming
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data analytics
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martech
Don Foster, Commvault's senior director of solutions marketing, discusses the challenges of data management in the era of GDPR and the Internet of Things.
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BMW awards Chinese security team's work in exposing connected vehicle vulnerabilities
Thu, 24th May 2018
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cartech
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bmw
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When Chinese security researchers found vulnerabilities in BMW’s connected vehicles, BMW didn’t just fix the vulnerabilities, it awarded the team.