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How to spot a fake security award like Ashley Madison’s
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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Fake online security awards on Ashley Madison website should have raised suspicion, says expert. TRUSTe provides link-back test to verify awards.
APAC takes 520 days too long to respond to threats, says FireEye
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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breach prevention
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New research has found that it is taking APAC much longer than the rest of the world to detect cyber threats: a median 520 days.
Aus & NZ at the forefront of security capability
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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email security
Symantec's VP and CSO, Tim Fitzgerald, praises Australia and New Zealand's tech innovation but highlights their struggle to find senior security leaders.
Gartner on the five steps crucial to closing SaaS security gaps
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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public cloud
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Business goals can be achieved only when the same security principles and governance being applied in-house are also applied to the public cloud.
Check Point says beware of the Trident Exploits on iOS
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
UAE activist targeted by 'Trident' - a trio of zero-day iOS exploits enabling total device control, discovered by Toronto researchers.
ESET discovers new Android botnet controlled by Twitter
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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twitter
ESET uncovers a novel Android botnet, Android/Twitoor, controlled via Twitter instead of a traditional server, marking a first in mobile malware tactics.
CrowdStrike brings the power of signature-less machine learning to VirusTotal
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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endpoint protection
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ai security
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edr
CrowdStrike has delivered the first signature-less machine learning engine to be incorporated into VirusTotal's malware scanning service.
Entries open for second annual iSanz security awards
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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cybersecurity
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hall of fame
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isanz
iSanz is again shining the spotlight on NZ's ‘world-class’ InfoSec industry, calling for entries for the entries for the second annual iSanz Awards.
The top 10 emerging risks in cybersecurity
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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Insider threats and ageing vulnerabilities among top 10 cybersecurity risks, says Gartner's expert at Johannesburg conference.
Ruthless cybercriminals are blackmailing & recruiting telecom 'insiders'
Thu, 25th Aug 2016
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endpoint protection
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cybersecurity
Telecoms firms increasingly targeted by cybercriminals, including via insiders and blackmail, says Kaspersky Labs.
MobileIron locks down mobile app to cloud security with new offering
Thu, 25th Aug 2016
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distribution central
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distributors
Distribution Central has added MobileIron's Access security offering - designed to secure enterprise cloud data on mobile devices - to its portfolio.
The network security skills shortage: Lack of trained professionals is a welcome mat for cybercriminals
Thu, 25th Aug 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Ingram Micro’s Fortinet training will help you build in-house network security expertise, upskill your team and retain key staff.
Operation Ghoul targets industrial sector with spear phishing malware
Wed, 24th Aug 2016
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phishing
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email security
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kaspersky
Operation Ghoul is targeting the industrial & engineering sectors worldwide, hitting more than 130 organisations in 30 countries, says Kaspersky Labs.
Spammers are exploiting the massive political Trump card in 2016
Wed, 24th Aug 2016
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phishing
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email security
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elections
Spam levels, including fake news about Donald Trump, accounted for over half of all email traffic in Q2 2016, according to Kaspersky Labs.
The Internet of Sh*t - the opinions of a tech afficionado
Wed, 24th Aug 2016
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cloud services
The reality of the Internet of Things is more akin to an Internet of Shit, with many gadgets failing to live up to the hype.
New Zealand's new CERT Advisory Board members announced
Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
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cybersecurity
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cert
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innovation
New Zealand's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) Advisory Board has been formed, comprised of industry experts and cybersecurity professionals.
Forcepoint unveils security solution for remote workers
Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
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forcepoint
Forcepoint has introduced a better way to secure user connections to the web, enabling roaming employees with faster and more reliable access.
Accenture buys out security firm Redcore for an undisclosed price tag
Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
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Accenture has acquired Australian cloud consulting and security provider Redcore to expand its cybersecurity offerings in the Asia-Pacific region.
Threat intelligence has a shelf life says security exec
Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
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netwitness suite
The RSA has added new threat intelligence partners to its NetWitness Suite, saying it will help customers gain a variety of current sources of threat data.
Nemucod serves nasty package: Ransomware and ad-clickers
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Just last week ESET reported on Nemucod shifting away from ransomware and downloading the ad-clicking malware Kovter instead.