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Potential Windows zero-day security exploit worth $90,000 on underground market
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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windows
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trustwave
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zero day malware
A single Windows zero-day vulnerability could be sold amongst the underground cybercrime market, potentially affecting more than 1.5 billion users.
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Endace targets DDOS-backed security breaches
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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ddos
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network infrastructure
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It’s essential to ensure network monitoring infrastructure can record without loss, even under the of loads you would experience during a DDOS attack.
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Collaboration is the new weapon in your cyber security toolkit
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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cybersecurity
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intel security
Intel Security says your company could be 38-100% more effective at preparing for cyber attacks, if your security staff & systems could work together.
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Government focuses on domain name security
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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cybersecurity
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dia
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nzrs
UK Gov strengthens online defences, ensuring domain name security and bolstering public confidence in official websites.
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Expert insight from the author of the ESET TeslaCrypt decryptor
Tue, 31st May 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
ESET recently interviewed the malware researcher who ultimately created the universal ESET TeslaCrypt decryption tool.
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A modern solution for a modern problem: IBM tackles cyber security
Tue, 31st May 2016
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edutech
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data analytics
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martech
IBM unveils Watson for Cyber Security, leveraging cognitive tech and collaboration with top US universities to tackle modern cyber threats.
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Exclusive: New strategies to combat cyber attacks, from LogRhythm
Tue, 31st May 2016
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siem
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Some SMEs are are ignoring cyber security and risk becoming just another statistic. Bill Smith & Bill Taylor at LogRhythm explain why.
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Danti: Destroying your data through one unpatched exploit
Tue, 31st May 2016
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hackers
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danti
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cve-2545 exploit
Danti is one of the newest and most dangerous groups of hackers taking advantage of a dangerous exploit that can gain access to IT systems and infect.
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Budget 2016: What it means for NZ's tech industry
Tue, 31st May 2016
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government
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technology funding
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budget
The 2016 Budget will inject $761.4m into science and tech in New Zealand, promoting entrepreneurship, skills, and economic growth.
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Leadership needed when it comes to cyber security, report shows
Mon, 30th May 2016
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cybersecurity
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darkmatter
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ceo
Almost half of organisations lack senior executives overseeing cyber security, according to a report by DarkMatter.
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Security distie Hemisphere Technologies ramps up Kiwi presence
Mon, 30th May 2016
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resellers
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hemisphere technologies
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trustwave
Specialist security distributor Hemisphere Technologies will have feet on the ground in NZ soon - and there are new vendors coming to play as well.
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Cybersecurity a platform for business growth, expert says
Mon, 30th May 2016
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deloitte
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budget
The establishment of a national Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a 'major development' WHERE id = says Deloitte.
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Dell leading the pack in identity management and governance
Mon, 30th May 2016
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network infrastructure
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iam
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analyst report
Dell's One Identity Manager has garnered leader status in the latest Forrester Wave for identity management and governance. So who else made the cut?.
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Banks 'could do more' as another email scam targets Kiwis
Mon, 30th May 2016
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kiwibank
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consumer nz
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hacking
Hackers are getting access to email accounts and altering bank account numbers on invoices before they reach the client, according to Consumer NZ.
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Anti-virus and anti-malware competition to heat up with new entrant
Sun, 29th May 2016
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malware
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endpoint protection
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ai security
Compared to other areas of security protection, endpoint security hasn't been a hotbed of innovation in recent years. Has all of that just changed?.
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The tool that lets large business fight back the digital disrupters
Sun, 29th May 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Anaplan's latest innovation empowers goliath firms to anticipate and counter the tidal wave of digital disruption sweeping industries.
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IT pros need to reassess security approach as stakes get higher
Fri, 27th May 2016
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cybersecurity
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comptia
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extend
IT professionals must reassess their approach to security as cyber threats increase, according to a study by CompTIA.
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New security vendor focused on isolation with Fujitsu deal
Fri, 27th May 2016
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fujitsu
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menlo security
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msip
Menlo Security is an up-and-coming security vendor in Silicon Valley. Its laser focus is on web security. But don’t misunderstand this old fashioned.
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BSA Report: 61% of Asia Pacific region at risk by using unlicensed software
Thu, 26th May 2016
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cybersecurity
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licensing
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bsa
BSA's 2016 Global Software report: the Asia-Pacific region has the highest rate of unlicensed software use, worth $19.1 billion in commercial value.
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Preparing for cyber crime crucial for businesses of today
Wed, 25th May 2016
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cybersecurity
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productivity
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secureworks
Forward planning is crucial in combating cyber crime, says Liam Rowland, head of incident response and forensics at Dell SecureWorks.