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Half of IT executives want to detect in-progress attacks before it's too late
Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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advanced persistent threat protection
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threat intelligence
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cyber threats
Nearly half of IT executives seek real-time threat detection, reveals an RSA study, pointing to automation as a key tool to speed up response times.
Krack vulnerability puts Wi-Fi networks and devices at risk
Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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breach prevention
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
A new Wi-Fi vulnerability named Krack could expose global networks and devices to eavesdropping, sparking concerns from cybersecurity experts and ISPs.
IBM announces global payments blockchain solution live in ANZ, Pacific Islands & UK
Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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blockchain
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martech
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commerce systems
The solution is run from the IBM Blockchain Platform on Hyperledger Fabric and was built in collaboration with Stellar.org.
Not again… Expert discusses potential SECOND Equifax breach
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
It was only weeks ago that one of the single largest data breaches in history was announced - now Equifax may have been hacked again.
Expert provides vital security tips for cloud-connected businesses
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
A technologist from Node4 shares his insights on the rise of cybercrime and the basic questions businesses need to answer to protect themselves.
DoubleLocker ransomware encrypts Android files and changes your PIN
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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smartphones
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malware
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ransomware
New Android ransomware DoubleLocker hijacks PINs and encrypts data, posing serious threats to mobile security.
Locky ransomware is back as one of September's 'most wanted' malware
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Locky ransomware rises by 11.5% in September, becoming one of 'September's Most Wanted' malware, driven by the Necurs botnet.
Why encryption is a critical step towards NDB compliance
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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encryption
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
1,901,866,611 data records from 918 breach incidents were compromised globally with only 4.6% of breaches rendered useless due to encryption.
The internet of security things: Protecting data with a mobile workforce
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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daas
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mdm
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iot
IGEL’s Jeff Kalberg outlines 5 technical developments aimed at improving mobile data security and endpoint experiences resellers and MSPs can harness.
IT security increasingly becoming a board-level issue
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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it management
Daniel Crnkovic, Content Security general manager talks about the changing business attitudes surrounding IT cybersecurity.
Ransomware market skyrockets 2500% in one year: It’s now worth $6m
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The ransomware scourge looks set to continue until at least the end of the year, topping what is being called the ‘most notorious year on record’.
The Coinhive cryptocurrency miner - more trouble than it's worth?
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
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trustwave
Are cryptocurrency miners causing more harm than good? Trustwave's SpiderLabs blocks Coinhive miner, claiming end users are left with no benefits.
CyberArk & Puppet take 'secret protection' to DevOps workflows
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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devops
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apm
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cybersecurity
CyberArk and Puppet are now Advanced Technology Partners and will strive to embed security modules into DevOps workflows.
GitHub to boost security tracking for developers' projects
Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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martech
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apm
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open source
GitHub has unveiled security improvements that will allow developers to track which dependencies are associated with public security vulnerabilities.
Three ways businesses and employees can stay smart online
Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
It takes just one unwary employee to share their password or plug in an unauthorised device to put a company at risk.
Cybercrime remains a major barrier to cloud adoption in EMEA
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
While cloud adoption continues its steady march in EMEA, a new survey has revealed the recent spate of cyberattacks has thrown a spanner in the works.
Intel and BNZ use AI to detect money laundering
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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ai
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intel
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bnz
In 2016 alone, approximately 15.4 million consumers were victims of identity theft or fraud, resulting in $16 billion in losses.
North Korean criminals behind phishing attack on US power companies
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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phishing
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email security
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breach prevention
The North Korean Government is suspected of being behind a spear phishing campaign that targeted US power companies, says FireEye.
You're invited: the 2017 iSANZ Awards & Gala Evening
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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isanz
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information protection
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awards
Join New Zealand's InfoSec community at an exclusive Gala Dinner as part of the 2017 iSANZ Awards, to be held in Wellington next month.
Hacking of national security projects highlights importance of patching
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
The recent release of the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) 2017 report revealed a small breach – with massive implications.