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What makes the Cerber ransomware so agile?
Tue, 9th May 2017
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The Cerber ransomware has been one of the most nimble, varied and dominant malware strains on the market — almost neck-and-neck with Locky.
Hungry ‘Fatboy’ ransomware uses Big Mac Index to geotarget ransom demands
Tue, 9th May 2017
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The Fatboy ransomware is able to use the Big Mac Index, created in 1986, to determine the cost of living for a particular geographic location.
Internet users still trust big email providers - despite major breaches
Tue, 9th May 2017
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Internet users still trust global email providers like Yahoo, Gmail and Outlook but don’t know quite as much about privacy-focused services.
LogRhythm launches partner program alongside security's biggest brands
Tue, 9th May 2017
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LogRhythm has launched a Technology Alliance Partner Program and signed up the likes of Carbon Black, Cisco and Palo Alto Networks.
Verizon report finds cyberespionage is gaining ground
Tue, 9th May 2017
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Smaller organisations are at high risk of cyber attacks, accounting for 61% of victims, according to Verizon's Data Breach Investigations Report.
NZ government should rein banks in and encourage competition in cryptocurrency trading – expert
Tue, 9th May 2017
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Andreas Antonopoulos says the NZ government needs to get its act together to reap the gains of cryptocurrency, citing Singapore as an example.
Bitdefender creates decryption tool for Bart ransomware victims
Tue, 9th May 2017
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Help is at hand for victims of the Bart ransomware, after Bitdefender released a decryption tool that works for all variants.
DDoS: How Big Data can help combat a real and prevalent threat
Mon, 8th May 2017
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DDoS attacks are becoming more and more prevalent. More than 2000 attacks observed every day force thousands of websites into shutdown.
Fingerprint security & biometrics: Three major myths busted
Mon, 8th May 2017
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Contrary to what many people assume biometric readers aren't foolproof. They have their own set of unique vulnerabilities. Fingerprints can be stolen.
Don’t rebuild it, protect it: Safeguard your company against cyber attacks
Mon, 8th May 2017
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The very bones of your organisation is at risk; IP, loss of sensitive data, reputation, and the efficient daily running of your business.
NTT survey finds phishing methods are the hottest ways of delivering ransomware
Mon, 8th May 2017
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Email phishing is now one of the most widely-used methods of distributing ransomware, but organisations should not fear the statistics.
No favourites here: What makes up the art of cybersecurity warfare
Mon, 8th May 2017
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90% of major Australian businesses and government agencies have been targeted by cyber attacks in the past year.
Ransomware? What's that? Survey finds consumer ignorance prevails
Mon, 8th May 2017
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Ransomware is the top malware threat of the 21st century, costing over $5bn in ransom payments, finds global Acronis survey.
Cryptocurrency could spur significant developments in NZ property law
Mon, 8th May 2017
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The treatment of 'intangible property' is an area ripe for clarification, and cryptocurrency may well give rise to the case to test the boundaries.
Kazuar trojan hijacks Microsoft .NET framework to conduct espionage attacks
Mon, 8th May 2017
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Researchers have uncovered the ‘Kazuar’ backdoor trojan, which has been detected in espionage campaigns across the globe, Unit 42 reports.
WatchGuard report: 30% of all malware isn’t caught by legacy AV
Mon, 8th May 2017
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WatchGuard’s Quarterly Internet Security Report says that 30% of malware attacks are new or zero day exploits - and legacy AVs are missing threats.
Firebox Cloud: Public cloud security for small and midsize businesses
Mon, 8th May 2017
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Small and midsize firms bolster cyber defences with Firebox Cloud, bringing enterprise-level security to the public cloud.
WatchGuard releases Wi-Fi access point for the rugged outdoor environment
Mon, 8th May 2017
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WatchGuard has taken its wireless solutions to the rugged outdoor environment with the release of a new cloud-ready wireless outdoor access point.
Taking things back to basics: Ransomware and how we can prevent it
Mon, 8th May 2017
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How do you keep ransomware out? That question is on every organisation’s lips as the number of attacks spikes to unprecedented levels.
The birth of Cyxtera Technologies: BC Partners and Medina Capital join forces
Fri, 5th May 2017
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BC Partners and Medina Capital announce Cyxtera Technologies' launch, a $2.8bn merger forming a commanding presence in global data centre security.