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VeloCloud expands SD-WAN partner ecosystem; signs up major security firms

The VeloCloud SD-WAN Security Technology Partner Program has recently signed on heavyweights such as Forcepoint Symantec and VMware.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017

Data Analytics

Forcepoint's RedOwl acquisition paves way for 'human-centric' security

Cybersecurity firm Forcepoint has spent an undisclosed amount on the acquisition of security analytics provider RedOwl.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017

AI Security

Webroot pops the bubbly for another successful year

The cybersecurity vendor posting 15 percent year-over-year bookings growth for its fiscal year ending June 2017 as well as sealing a number of awards.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017

Micro Focus

Enterprise security: The hidden perils of 'unguarded talk'

Some users will share information that seems innocuous, yet can be used by attackers in social engineering attacks. Here are some common examples.

By Peter Fuller • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017

Malware

Once prominent infection method now declining - short blip or for good?

An expert from Digital Shadows dissects the once prominent method of infection known as exploit kits and whether they remain a threat.

By Rick Holland • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017

Malware

BT says investing in all the latest cybersecurity is no silver bullet

Throwing money at cybersecurity is a mistake that can make firms a target not just for cyber criminals but also for over-zealous IT salespeople.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017

Malware

Phishing scam impersonates Ministry of Primary Industries

CERT NZ alerts public to a new phishing scam masquerading as the Ministry of Primary Industries, complete with malware-laden attachments.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017

Public Cloud

Four tips for better visibility & security in public cloud

Underused cloud? Ixia reveals only 37% monitor their virtual as closely as physical networks, sparking security concerns.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017

Distributed Denial of Service

Industry collaboration brings down WireX Android botnet

Industry collaboration led to the successful takedown of the WireX botnet just three weeks after it appeared in August.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017

Malware

Interview: Sophos reveals the criminal underbelly of the dark web

The dark web may be a place that most of us have heard of as a murky underworld for cybercriminals, but also where most internet users daren't tread.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017

Oracle

Oracle's $60,000 gift to Kiwi bug researcher about sharing knowledge with the world

Traditionally organisations keep bug & vulnerability findings for themselves, but Oracle and Associate Professor Dietrich take a different approach.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017

AI Security

The 'dream team' for future-proofing security operations

Michael Sentonas, vice president of technology strategy at CrowdStrike talks about how to get your organisation's cybersecurity operations in order.

By Michael Sentonas • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017

Malware

Report: APAC firms must drop risky apps and polish cyber hygiene

Asia Pacific has poor cybersecurity hygiene and likes to risk the use of dodgy applications, according to Fortinet's latest threat report.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017

Malware

Mobile malware creation is now as easy as downloading an app

Mobile malware creation is as easy as downloading an app and potential criminals don't even need to write a single line of code.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017

Malware

Spammers' work cycles: Mon-Fri with lazy weekends, says IBM X-Force

Attackers using tools such as Dridex and Qakbot spam employees through malicious mail at times when victims are most likely to open all incoming mail.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017