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ESET uncovers stealthy Stantinko malware's click fraud prowess
Tue, 25th Jul 2017
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browsers
ESET has spotted a malware strain that tricks users into downloading pirated software from dummy torrent sites.
Google Groups users unwittingly leaking information: Change sharing settings now
Tue, 25th Jul 2017
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proofpoint
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Google has been the focus of two major security warnings this week, one of which exposes a major hole in Google Groups.
Digital Shadows discovers credit card crime ring cashing in on $24b a year
Tue, 25th Jul 2017
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credit card fraud
A professional ecosystem has emerged that is providing e-learning courses to allow aspiring cybercriminals to make USD$12k in monthly earnings.
Gemalto blames declining SIM & payments market for drop in Q2 revenue prediction
Mon, 24th Jul 2017
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Gemalto has lowered its second quarter revenue predictions by 9% to NZ$1.2billion, driven by a decline in its SIM business.
Reserve Bank keeps watchful eye on security; steers away from prescriptive rules
Mon, 24th Jul 2017
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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law
The Reserve Bank is letting the finance sector, regulators and other authorities steer their own course through cyber issues and security.
You’re invited: NAVIGATE, SailPoint’s Identity Governance Conference
Mon, 24th Jul 2017
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microsoft
Next month SailPoint will bring together hundreds of professionals to discuss how to use identity for maximum effect at Navigate Sydney 2017.
Malware takes stealth approach to global content delivery networks
Mon, 24th Jul 2017
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malware
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datacentre infrastructure
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cybersecurity
'Domain fronting' is rampant across tens of thousands of high-reputation domains, including one that controls 15-30% of the world's web traffic.
Hackers steal $32m of ethereum cryptocurrency – expert commentary and advice
Sat, 22nd Jul 2017
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blockchain
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In the second heist this week, hackers have stolen around US$32 million - Webroot senior threat analyst shares his commentary and insights.
Lights out for the Dark Web: Authorities take down AlphaBay and Hansa marketplaces
Fri, 21st Jul 2017
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dark web
Online criminal marketplaces AlphaBay and Hansa have been taken offline, thanks to a major cooperation effort between Dutch and US authorities.
New version of SambaCry spotted in the wild: Linux users urged to update OS
Fri, 21st Jul 2017
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malware
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open source
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cybersecurity
Linux users face fresh cyber threat as new SambaCry variant emerges; experts urge immediate system updates to thwart attacks.
60% of enterprises confirm global attacks have affected cyber protection choices
Fri, 21st Jul 2017
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
Results from a recent survey of security executive from across 11 EMEA countries have been released, revealing the effects of attacks like WannaCry.
CenturyLink rolls out enhanced managed security services platform
Thu, 20th Jul 2017
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CenturyLink is rolling out Managed Security Services 2.0 suite, with advanced security monitoring, threat detection and incident response, across APAC.
Living off the land: How malware is on the verge of becoming fileless
Thu, 20th Jul 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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symantec
‘Living off the land’ may at first sound like farms and vegetable patches, but it is quickly gaining a new meaning for cyber attackers and threats.
Businesses can't outrun cybercriminals but they can 'outsmart' them
Thu, 20th Jul 2017
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cybersecurity
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cybercriminals
Most businesses mistakenly believe they are protected against cybercrime due to security controls, but this is not the case, says Empired.
Gartner labels Fortinet a ‘leader’ in enterprise network firewalls
Wed, 19th Jul 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet has been recognised as a ‘leader’ in the 2017 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Networks Firewalls.
Kiwis, data privacy and IoT: Yeah, nah? Or only for the right reasons?
Wed, 19th Jul 2017
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data protection
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data analytics
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martech
New data from Unisys shows that Kiwis are selective about sharing data with government agencies and commercial firms through IoT.
Fortinet's top tips for cultivating situational awareness of cyber threats
Wed, 19th Jul 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
IT professionals urged to improve situational awareness to better defend against cyber threats, says cybersecurity provider Fortinet.
Exclusive interview: HPE - simplifying hybrid IT one server at a time
Tue, 18th Jul 2017
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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datacentre infrastructure
HPE reveals Project New Stack, aiming to decode hybrid IT challenges and offer unparalleled security via silicon root of trust.
Could Blockchain technology disrupt everything?
Tue, 18th Jul 2017
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blockchain
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open source
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linux
Miners race to solve a cryptographic puzzle, which completes the next transaction (or block) on the chain, in hopes of capturing the coin reward.
ANZ defence startups gear up for Techstars Adelaide accelerator
Tue, 18th Jul 2017
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drones
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cybersecurity
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accelerator
Budding defence-tech startups from around ANZ, India and the US are part of the very first Techstars Adelaide accelerator.