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Palo Alto Networks: Second wave of Shamoon 2 attacks identified
Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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This latest attack materially impacts one of the primary countermeasures employed against wiper attacks: Virtual Desktop Interface snapshots.

Beware! New WhatsApp scam offering “free internet without Wi-Fi”
Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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WhatsApp keeps on increasing, with deceptive campaigns coming up with with novel ways of luring in victims. Today we will show you a new example.

CipherCloud promoted to Dropbox Premier Partner as security services skyrocket
Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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CipherCloud has been promoted to Premier Partner status in Dropbox's Technology Partner Program, enhancing security for users moving to cloud storage.

Ransomware is getting worse. Here’s how to stop it
Fri, 13th Jan 2017
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Sometimes victims pay the ransom and don’t receive the decryption key, or find that the key doesn’t work, or even find another demand for even more.

Artificial Intelligence: Out of the futurists’ lab, into the real world of networks and cybersecurity
Fri, 13th Jan 2017
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Artificial Intelligence to the rescue! AI is widely seen by scientists, vendors and even enterprise IT professionals as the next step in cyber defense.

Security concerns driving force behind rapid application adoption
Thu, 12th Jan 2017
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Rise in cloud adoption fuels surge in demand for robust security services, as applications drive Asia Pacific’s tech advancements.

New WhatsApp scam offering free internet without Wi-Fi
Thu, 12th Jan 2017
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Beware the latest WhatsApp scam: promises of free internet sans Wi-Fi entice users, but the magic on offer is just cyber trickery.

Menlo Security woos channel with new partner program
Thu, 12th Jan 2017
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Menlo Security unveils new Global Channel Partner Program to showcase commitment to channel and enable partners to deliver isolation security.

Kiwi cyber security firm raises $6.2m in Series A funding
Thu, 12th Jan 2017
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RedShield Security has raised $6.2m NZD in series A funding from Sage Technologies, following its iSANZ award win.

Updated: Westcon lands Cylance distie deal, ANZ excluded
Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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Cylance has partnered with Westcon to distribute its endpoint security solutions, expanding its global reseller network.

How businesses can avoid data integrity breaches
Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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data breach
2017 is forecasted to be the 'Year of the Data Integrity Breach' with a major breach expected to shock the world.

Indirect damage: Why service providers should care about customer security
Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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Offering reliable security solutions from a respected security vendor can be the difference that helps MSPs and ISPs build their brand.

NZ expert selected to Canadian Cybersecurity Board
Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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NZ's top cyber brain, Prof. Sarrafzadeh, adds his expertise to Canada's elite cybersecurity board, boosting transnational digital defence ties.

What the new year will bring for telecom regulators and IoT insecurity
Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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Telecom regulators to focus more on network quality in 2017, predicts Procera Networks VP of Global Marketing. IoT security issues to continue.

More doors opening for cybercriminals: Is AI the answer?
Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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Digitisation has vastly increased the surface area for cybercriminals to attack - Cylance believes the solution lies in artificial intelligence.

Windows OS is still full of holes, but Microsoft's making serious efforts to fix it
Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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ESET shows that the Windows operating system is continuing to be a breeding ground for vulnerabilities, but patches are never far behind.

What to expect from cyber attacks in 2017
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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Attackers are increasingly utilising non-malware attacks in an effort to remain undetected on organisations’ endpoints.

New WatchGuard cloud Wi-Fi offering opening doors to new customers and partners
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
WatchGuard is gearing up for new product launches locally with hopes the launches will secure it not only new customers, but new channel partners.

Internet privacy – can it get any worse?
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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In a digital quagmire, NordVPN reveals 2016 as the grim nadir for online privacy, with prospects for 2017 looking equally dire.

Global cyber security highs and lows of 2016
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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Before the close of 2016, Symantec discovered a number of new cyber security trends, helping banish a number of old and new threats.