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Moving to cloud? Focus concerns on operational risk, rather than cybersecurity
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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network infrastructure
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network security
Businesses should worry less about security and start addressing operational risk when it comes to moving to cloud, according to Palo Alto Networks.
Hackers speak: Privileged accounts best way to steal data
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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endpoint protection
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pam
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edr
From the mouths of the hackers themselves, organisations’ privileged accounts are the most attractive targets for gaining access to critical data.
Survey reveals digital transformation playing into cybercriminals’ hands
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
Digital transformation has many positives but it also benefits cybercrime as organisations are trying to walk before they can crawl.
IoT and BYOD still putting firms in the face of danger
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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iot
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personal computing devices
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byod
As best practice security methods continue to evolve around the Internet of Things, so do the attacks on devices linked to corporate networks.
It's possible for cyber attackers to change what's in your emails
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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email
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mimecast
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hacking
A newly-discovered exploit called ROPEMAKER allows an attacker to remotely change the content of any email post-delivery.
Two of ISACA's top cybersecurity courses are now available on-demand
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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it training
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
ISACA launches on-demand cybersecurity courses, enhancing IT pros' skill development and career progression in a flexible format.
Business interruption - now a costly claims business for insurance companies
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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virtualisation
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dr
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hyperscale
Natural disasters push insurers to scrutinize costly business interruption claims, with losses hitting £1.4bn.
Akamai and F5 named as leaders in Web Application Firewall market
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
This month Gartner released the results of its latest Magic Quadrant for Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), ranking the top vendors in the market.
New report reveals hackers weaponising old vulnerabilities
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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malware
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ddos
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cybersecurity
Akamai's Q2 2017 report shows a 28% increase in DDoS attacks, with the PBot malware being a major contributor.
Forcepoint snaps up former Fortinet APAC sales VP to lead local growth
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Forcepoint, the cybersecurity firm, has appointed George Chang, former VP of APAC sales at Fortinet, as its new VP of sales for APAC.
Aura InfoSec brings online cybersecurity training tool to all NZ businesses
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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edutech
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it training
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cybersecurity
Aura Information Security launches CyberWise, an online cybersecurity training resource to help businesses reduce cyber attack risks.
Inside the Check Point & IBM collaboration: What's in store for the future of cyber defence
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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siem
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ibm
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modernisation
IBM and Check Point heighten cyber security defences, merging tech and intelligence to counteract escalating cyber threats.
CERT NZ & Netsafe warn of scammers playing online blackmail hand
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
CERT NZ and Netsafe issue alert on rising online blackmail cases as scammers claim to hold incriminating videos for ransom.
Two dark web markets shut down but expert says ‘one door closes, a window opens’
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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cybersecurity
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market
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dark web
The recent shutdown of AlphaBay and Hansa has left dark web marketplaces on shaky ground, says Digital Shadows CEO Alastair Paterson.
ShadowPad exploit ‘one of the biggest’ APAC supply chain attacks
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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encryption
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kaspersky
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exploits
Malaysia's MyCERT warns of mass APAC supply chain breach after ShadowPad exploit hits NetSarang servers, stealing data.
Foxit acknowledges zero-days in its PDF software, but no patches yet
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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pdf
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zero day malware
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foxit
Two zero-day vulnerabilities in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF can allow attackers to execute malicious code on startup. Safe Reading Mode is recommended.
Locky ransomware's 'rebirth' puts everyone at risk once again
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The Locky ransomware is back and using social engineering in another round of email-based attacks on tens of thousands of users.
ESET reveals what to watch out for before you buy encryption
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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malware
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data protection
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encryption
Encryption services are becoming a focus for organisations and decision makers as new data protection laws such as the GDPR come into effect.
Turla threat group targets G20 Summit attendees
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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advanced persistent threat protection
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threat intelligence
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proofpoint
Participants in this year’s G20 Summit in Germany are being targeted in a new wave of malware droppers, suspected to be from APT group Turla.
Why financial services firms shouldn't fear cloud security
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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firewalls
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data protection
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network infrastructure
Data security concerns may be delaying financial services providers’ move to the cloud, but it’s a fear that is leading to missed opportunities.