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Tenable Network Security meets its match
Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
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partner programmes
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tenable network security
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thycotic
The logistical details of conducting credentialed network vulnerability assessments aren't all that straight forward. Enter Thycotic.
Ransomware: Easy to get hit, hard to stop and costly to recover
Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Ingram Micro’s Andrew Khan explains what ransomware is and gives you ten tips to keep your data and applications from being held for ransom.
The JAKU botnet - what you need to know
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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spam
In short, botnets allow hackers to take control of multiple computers at the one time to spread viruses, create spam and perform attacks.
Insider threats escalate and thrive in the Dark Web
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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cybersecurity
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dark web
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cyber attacks
Disgruntled employees are gladly selling their services to the bad guys in order to inflict harm on their employers.
Misconfigured email servers open the door to spoofed emails from top domains
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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cybersecurity
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email
Less than half of the top 500 Alexa sites have configured email authentication correctly, leaving users at risk of receiving false emails.
Penta Security Systems named Frost & Sullivan Cyber Security Vendor of the Year
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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cybersecurity
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penta security systems
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analyst report
APAC market leader Penta Security Systems has been awarded the title of Frost & Sullivan Asian Cyber Security Vendor of the Year.
Kiwi and Aussie workers' security attitudes concerning, says ESET
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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banking
Internet users in Australia and New Zealand are lacking in cybersecurity practices at home, according to ESET research.
Check Point research: 2300 active global malware families - and they're growing fast
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
The amount of global malware families just keeps going, with an increase of 15% in May 2016, totalling 2300 unique and active malware families.
Phishers no more - Xero's latest update revealed
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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fintech
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phishing
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financial systems
Hackers are gaining entry into email accounts and altering the bank details in invoices before sending to an unassuming client.
Football mania brings security risks to workplace bring-your-own-device policies
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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personal computing devices
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byod
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flexera
As football mania is sweeping the world, employees could be a security risk through your 'bring-your-own-device' policies, warns Flexera Software.
'Considerable' increase in security risks from advanced technologies
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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dlp
Increased use of social, mobility, analytics, and cloud technology has exposed organisations to data leakage and data breach situations due to misuse.
Scammers claim there is a virus in Apple’s iTunes database
Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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apple
Scammers are once again targeting Apple customers in their attempt to hijack accounts and steal payment information. Here's the rundown.
FireEye research targets cyber espionage operating out of China
Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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fireeye
FireEye's new iSIGHT Intelligence report analyses cyber espionage in China, with reports there are 72 groups operating or supporting state interests.
FLocker malware targeting Android smart TVs
Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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digital entertainment
FLocker is the latest a malicious ransomware agent that is targeting smart TVs running the Android operating system, Norton reports.
Huawei cyber security white paper places onus on supply chain
Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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supply chain & logistics
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cybersecurity
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huawei
Huawei's white paper highlights the security challenges facing the global supply chain and calls for increased collaboration to tackle cyber security risks.
NZ-based email provider SMX out to catch cyber phishers and whalers
Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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email security
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dlp
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cybersecurity
Auckland-based cybersecurity company SMX Limited is taking on spear phishers and whalers in its new software enhancements against phishing fraud.
CrowdStrike new major APAC player in war against security threats
Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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ai security
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cybersecurity
The Asia-Pacific region is the next target for CrowdStrike's expertise in cloud-delivered, next-generation endpoint protection.
Wi-Fi and connected devices increase security risks
Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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malware
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iot
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wireless networks
World Wi-Fi Day aims to bridge the digital divide and highlight the risks of public Wi-Fi, according to security specialist ESET.
Quantum Computation: A cryptography armageddon?
Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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malware
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
Cryptography is at risk of being broken by quantum computers, but post-quantum cryptography offers solutions. #PQCrypto #QuantumComputing.
Are your employees putting your organisation at risk? Survey says 25% of employees bypassing secure VPN
Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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smartphones
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vpns
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cybersecurity
Latest results show that as much as 25% of your workforce may be bypassing secure VPN to access the internet through their mobile device, say CIOs.