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Lazarus Group almost certainly connected to North Korea, Group-IB alleges
Wed, 31st May 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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foreign hackers
Threat intelligence agency Group-IB has published research indicating that the notorious Lazarus Group is well and truly connected to North Korea.
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Architecture, models and... zombies? The three major risk areas when moving to cloud
Wed, 31st May 2017
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iaas
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
RSM Australia takes a look at the three key risk areas organisations needs to consider when moving to cloud: Architecture, models and zombies.
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CrowdStrike raises $100m in massive funding round backed by Accel & Telstra
Tue, 30th May 2017
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ai security
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Endpoint security provider CrowdStrike has completed a $100m Series D funding round to support global growth and meet demand for its products.
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US takes down Nigerian scammers involved in large scale fraud network
Tue, 30th May 2017
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
US Department of Justice took down three of the main perpetrators who were part of a large-scale romance fraud network.
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The evolution of connected vehicles: Security critical when lives are at stake
Tue, 30th May 2017
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cloud security
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cartech
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cybersecurity
The Cloud Security Alliance has released a report on connected car security, covering design and attack vectors.
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It's time to pick up the pace on HTTPS encryption, survey finds
Tue, 30th May 2017
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encryption
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martech
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cybersecurity
Less than half of internet sites support HTTPS, despite it being a 'must have' for all businesses, a new survey has found.
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New guide for NZ boardrooms tackles cybersecurity crisis management
Tue, 30th May 2017
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cybersecurity
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wynyard group
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nzrs
How do New Zealand's boards start dealing with cyber security, and where should they start? A new book aims to address those very issues.
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The three types of employees that can cause a data breach
Mon, 29th May 2017
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malware
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edutech
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breach prevention
More and more companies are realizing that trusted & trained employees can also pose an enormous threat. We have identified three types of employees.
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Education must be our secret weapon in the fight against tech support scams
Mon, 29th May 2017
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
They're scammers, they're prolific & they're determined. The only way to stop them is to talk about it, especially with those who are most vulnerable.
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Poor password choices make it easy for credential stuffing attacks, Digital Shadows warns
Mon, 29th May 2017
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iam
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passwords
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digital shadows
Password re-use across businesses is a major cause of cyber breaches, according to a new report from Digital Shadows.
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Hackers target subtitle files in major media players - including VLC
Mon, 29th May 2017
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malware
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
VLC, Kodi, Popcorn-Time and strem.io media players have vulnerabilities that allows attackers to take over your entire device.
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The need for internet security on your mobile
Mon, 29th May 2017
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endpoint protection
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phishing
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email security
As hackers target mobile devices, it’s imperative to ensure that you are aware of the threats that are out there, and that your phone is protected.
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The need for internet security on your devices
Mon, 29th May 2017
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smartphones
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malware
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ransomware
As cybercrime costs Kiwis over £257m annually, securing your devices with robust internet security is crucial to thwart hackers.
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Gemalto's perspective: Hacking for the greater good
Mon, 29th May 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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gemalto
Ethical hackers are now one of the most important and effective tools at strengthening collective security and making the cyber landscape safe.
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Forcepoint expands with new cybersecurity analytics & data centre offerings
Fri, 26th May 2017
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hyperscale
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dc
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Forcepoint introduces updated cloud security portfolio, aiming to accelerate secure adoption of cloud applications.
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Silver Peak on how SD-WAN makes regional hubs a reality
Fri, 26th May 2017
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saas
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Debate has raged on for decades over WAN architecture. Hub-and-spoke or fully distributed mesh, which is better?.
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Gartner asks: Do you have a ticking time-bomb in your network?
Thu, 25th May 2017
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
A growing number of network and security vendors have said that some product lines have an increasing likelihood of total system failure.
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Manifesto to Kiwi MPs: No heads in sand - our digital future is here now
Thu, 25th May 2017
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nztech
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it professionals
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solar power
What will New Zealand's digital future look like? Fast internet, cloud, big data and mobility are at the forefront, and our leaders must embrace it.
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WannaCry shines spotlight on data privacy and compliance regulations
Thu, 25th May 2017
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risk & compliance
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carbon black
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verne
In the case of a ransomware attack, the liability and consequences to victims can often stretch far beyond the results of lost data.
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Cylance unveils security solution to tackle airgapped & offline networks
Thu, 25th May 2017
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endpoint protection
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ai security
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edr
Cylance tackles offline cyber threats with innovative AI-powered CylanceOPTICS security solution, safeguarding airgapped networks.