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Gartner’s ten predictions for smartphone AI developments
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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smartphones
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ai
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ar, vr & metaverse
Gartner predicts smartphone AI will evolve into personalised companions by 2022, with 80% of devices boasting on-device AI, up from 10% in 2017.

Intel processor vulnerabilities: What you need to know about Meltdown and Spectre
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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google
Desktops, laptops, and smartphones running on vulnerable processors can be exposed to unauthorized access and information theft.

Apple confirms that macOS and iOS are vulnerable to Meltdown bugs
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Security issues known as Meltdown and Spectre affect all modern processors, including Apple's Mac systems and iOS devices. No known exploits at this time.

Exploring why culture is key to effective cybersecurity
Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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kordia
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workplace
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aura information security
Establishing a pervasive cyber security culture can help protect against malware attacks, as the weakest link is often people.

ESET: A breakdown of 2017’s ransomware epidemic - and what to expect next
Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
Given the digital plague around the world in 2017, it would be unseemly not to give ransomware its own dedicated piece.

Rejected: Gemalto shuns ‘unfriendly’ takeover bid by Atos
Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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cybersecurity
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m&a
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atos
Gemalto has slammed an unsolicited acquisition bid from European digital enterprise Atos because the proposal significantly undervalues the company.

Poor SSH key management an open invitation for malicious threats
Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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venafi
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key management
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identity governance
Organisations that use Secure Shell (SSH) technologies and keys are doing a poor job of making sure they are secure, survey finds.

Script-based cyber attacks rise as threat actors choose stealth
Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
WatchGuard Technologies’ latest quarterly Internet Security report has revealed a massive increase in scripting attacks and malware.

Expert insights: Why visibility and forensics matter in cybersecurity
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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cybercrime
A Six-Point Checklist for making sure that your security teams have the capacity to track the root causes and progress of noxious malware
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Working through the holiday season? Four ways to keep your mobile device secure
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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smartphones
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endpoint protection
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edr
As the holiday season begins, Ixia warns that remote workers must not overlook mobile device security to avoid cyber threats.

Menlo Security closes $40m funding round to expand malware isolation tech
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Menlo Security has successfully closed a Series C funding round to the tune of US$40 million this week, bringing its total funding to $85 million.

Will Atos be successful in its 'unsolicited' mission to buy out Gemalto?
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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cybersecurity
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m&a
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gemalto
In what Gemalto is calling an ‘unsolicited’ acquisition bid, the company says it is reviewing an offer put to the company by European firm Atos.

Exclusive: AWS on Govt cloud migration in the ANZ public sector
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
Recently at AWS’s re:Invent event, TechDay had the opportunity to sit down with Peter Moore, AWS APAC and Japan regional managing director.

Cisco maintains grip on IT security market after ‘strong channel partner focus’
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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partner programmes
Canalys has released its latest predictions surrounding the global IT security market’s performance over the third quarter in 2017.

Three key elements to protect Kiwi enterprises from cyber threats
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Executive teams must invest in continually improving security management processes to prevent successful attacks.

Cloud Access Security Broker: A force to be reckoned with in the new-age of cloud computing
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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cloud security
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casb
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personal computing devices
Before midday I had already accessed and shared information through three cloud based applications for work, and I had checked in to others.

GCSB and NZSIS bring new Minister up to speed with NZ's state of security
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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cybersecurity
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gcsb
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nzsis
Minister for the GCSB and NZSIS Andrew Little has been briefed on his new role, according to an unclassified briefing document.

Ludicrous cybercrime profit means Mafia no longer constrained to the streets
Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Back in the day it was not uncommon for people to ransack stagecoaches and rob armoured trucks, but now they’re robbing servers.

Appier fights ad fraud with the help of artificial intelligence
Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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ai
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fraud
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appier
AI-based fraud detection outperforms traditional models, identifying twice as many fraudulent transactions within four months.

VMware & Carbon Black team up on new data center security solution
Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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virtualisation
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cloud security
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it automation
VMware and Carbon Black expand partnership to deliver cloud-based security solution transforming data center protection.