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Arbor Networks marks 20 years of DDoS attacks against ISPs
Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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Arbor Networks has marked a worrying celebration: 20 years of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks that have attacked ISP networks.
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Snowden: 4 big security and privacy assumptions he undermined
Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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I want to discuss four significant security and privacy assumptions that Snowden’s actions, and the resulting revelations, have undermined.
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Trend Micro tackles ransomware threat with new software
Mon, 19th Sep 2016
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smartphones
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malware
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ransomware
Trend Micro unveils its latest defence against cyber threats, promising robust protection from ransomware and evolving malware.
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HPE launches solutions for 'fearless' innovation and security
Mon, 19th Sep 2016
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data protection
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devops
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise is focusing on 'simplicity' and 'effectiveness' in its new line of solutions designed to increase intelligent security.
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Cloud Distribution nabs distie deal with MediaPro channel programs
Fri, 16th Sep 2016
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cloud distribution
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mediapro
Cloud Distribution allies with MediaPro, boosting cybersecurity awareness across APAC with educational channel program rollouts.
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Russian hackers steal Olympic athletes data: Insights and advice from Webroot
Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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ai security
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hackers
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’d be aware of the recent hacking of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) - here's Webroot's insights.
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Cloud specialists in 'short supply' in ANZ
Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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devops
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hyperscale
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public cloud
While the true costs of managing public cloud can get out of control if not managed correctly, finding staff with a specific skillset is difficult.
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How a Microsoft Edge hole spread 'malvertising' & stayed off the radar
Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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microsoft
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Proofpoint and Trend Micro have discovered a large-scale 'malvertising' campaign through Microsoft Edge, enacted by threat actors known as AdGholas.
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Trend Micro shows that Linux systems not so bulletproof against trojans
Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
Trend Micro says it's not all smooth sailing for Linux users, as its open source based operating system is increasingly vulnerable to cyber attacks.
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YOU'RE INVITED: Cloud Security Expo - Asia's first dedicated cloud security event
Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Cloud Security Expo is Asia’s first event dedicated to securing the cloud, presenting an unrivalled line up of world-class solution providers.
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Scammers target IRD customers
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Email and phone scams are the most common methods used by fraudsters to collect personal information, says Inland Revenue.
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Zscaler shows APAC commitment through new senior marketing manager hire
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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digital marketing
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Zscaler bolsters APAC focus with IT vet Chris Stephens as the new senior marketing manager, highlighting its investment in regional growth.
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Tenable partners with Google to unburden security managers
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
The security organisation says this particular issue is a hard one to tackle, especially in traditional environments.
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New chief for Victoria Uni cybersecurity partner
Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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partners
NZX COO Mandy Simpson becomes CEO of Cyber Toa, partnering with Victoria University to strengthen NZ's cyber resilience.
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Why aren’t executives taking cybersecurity seriously?
Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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virtualisation
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Cybercrime is perhaps the most serious threat today, yet many executives still underestimate the risks that it poses to their organisation.
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Business security: Securing your data weak points
Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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cybersecurity
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retail
So where do I start? There are core tenets that will end up being repeated but here a few essential points to consider.
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New contest to help get young people into cybersecurity careers
Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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cybersecurity
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partners
Kaspersky Labs has launched a global contest to get people into cybersecurity professions in response to growing cyber threats.
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Symantec's August malware stats show rise in malware but drop in attacks
Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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symantec
New malware variants are on the rise but phishing attack rates have dropped, suggesting a rollercoaster mix of threat types in August.
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New Asia Pacific chief as Malwarebytes continues global expansion
Mon, 12th Sep 2016
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cybersecurity
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malwarebytes
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volution
Malwarebytes appoints Jeff Hurmuses as Asia Pacific vice president, aiming to mirror its EMEA success by expanding in Australia, India, and beyond.
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Kaspersky Lab empowers businesses with new solution
Mon, 12th Sep 2016
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cybersecurity
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smb
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kapersky lab
Kaspersky bolsters cyber defences for SMEs with a tailored SaaS solution, championing simple cloud-based threat management.