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Time capsule app TimeHop breached, 21 million users affected
Firewalls

Time capsule app TimeHop breached, 21 million users affected

The breach occurred as an access credential to TimeHop's cloud computing environment that didn't have multifactor authentication was compromised.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2018
Uganda data centre raided, operator 'held hostage'
Data Protection

Uganda data centre raided, operator 'held hostage'

Concerning news has emerged of a data centre in Uganda that was raided forcefully without warning by government officials.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Jul 2018
Secureworks named leader in threat lifecycle services by IDC
Secureworks

Secureworks named leader in threat lifecycle services by IDC

The company's portfolio includes subscription-based, managed and monitored security solutions in addition to security and risk consulting services.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Jul 2018
Collaboration tool APIs leaving organisations vulnerable
Unified Communications

Collaboration tool APIs leaving organisations vulnerable

Alongside the migration to the cloud has been the rise of application programming interfaces (APIs) and artificial intelligence (AI).

By Mark Lukie • 5 min read • Mon, 9th Jul 2018
Keep your employees on task with cloud-based desktop surveillance
Surveillance

Keep your employees on task with cloud-based desktop surveillance

Struggling with employee productivity? Controlio's cloud-based desktop surveillance offers real-time monitoring to keep your staff on track and secure.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Jul 2018
Fundamental shift: A look inside the rising role of IT in physical access control
Cybersecurity

Fundamental shift: A look inside the rising role of IT in physical access control

Shifting budgets and responsibilities require IT and physical security teams to consider a fundamental change in day-to-day operations.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Jul 2018
Criminals “infect and collect” in cryptocurrency mining surge
Crypto

Criminals “infect and collect” in cryptocurrency mining surge

Coin miner malware grew a stunning 629% in the first quarter of 2018, rocketing from around 400,000 total known samples in Q4 2017 to more than 2.9mil.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2018
RSA says blockchain presents a new wave of cyber-risk for global organisations
Security Information and Event Management

RSA says blockchain presents a new wave of cyber-risk for global organisations

The $3.1 billion global investment in blockchain solutions in 2018 presents a potential cause for alarm, according to RSA.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2018
Automated Microsoft updates not enough to protect businesses - report
Microsoft

Automated Microsoft updates not enough to protect businesses - report

Security professionals need to pay attention to desktop applications because most vulnerabilities found in these types of apps can be dangerous.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2018
Suffered a data breach? Here's how you manage the fallout
Breach Prevention

Suffered a data breach? Here's how you manage the fallout

From a communications perspective, an incident response plan should do one thing: reassure your customers that you care.

By Esmee O'Brien • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2018
Best practices: Preventing and recovering from ransomware attacks
Malware

Best practices: Preventing and recovering from ransomware attacks

With ransomware attacks on the rise since 2017's WannaCry incident, organisations must adopt robust prevention and recovery measures to protect critical data.

By Marina Brook • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2018
Hillstone Networks announces new data centre firewall solution
Firewalls

Hillstone Networks announces new data centre firewall solution

Hillstone Networks has unveiled the X10800, a next-gen data centre firewall offering up to 7 Tbps throughput, aimed at securing expansive cloud infrastructures.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Jul 2018
Exclusive: Demystifying cryptojacking and how organisations can protect themselves
Firewalls

Exclusive: Demystifying cryptojacking and how organisations can protect themselves

Cryptojacking is becoming the new go-to method for cybercriminals to monetise their malware, with a surge of 28% per quarter globally.

By Jon McGettigan • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jul 2018
Carbon Black adds 9 new partners to its 'Integration Network'
Partner Programmes

Carbon Black adds 9 new partners to its 'Integration Network'

CbIN represents organisations that have used Carbon Black's open APIs to build integrations designed to benefit the entire security community.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Jul 2018
Secureworks announces new pricing model for managed detection and response solution
Managed Security Services Provider

Secureworks announces new pricing model for managed detection and response solution

Secureworks' Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solution combines several Secureworks advanced threat services.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Jul 2018
Cyberbit update promises improved visibility into OT networks with SCADAShield 6.0
Firewalls

Cyberbit update promises improved visibility into OT networks with SCADAShield 6.0

Cyberbit's SCADAShield 6.0 boosts OT network security, offering enhanced asset discovery, real-time vulnerability assessments, and improved cyber resilience.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Jul 2018
Venafi announces new enterprise endpoint management solution
Endpoint Protection

Venafi announces new enterprise endpoint management solution

Organisations must provide mobile devices of all types with secure machine identities that support authentication, encryption and decryption.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Jul 2018
Online businesses under siege from botnet DDoS attacks and credential abuse – report
Phishing

Online businesses under siege from botnet DDoS attacks and credential abuse – report

Attack traffic origination against from China and Russia combined was three times the number of attacks from the US.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jul 2018
Gartner - 6 security and risk management trends
Blockchain

Gartner - 6 security and risk management trends

Gartner has highlighted six critical cybersecurity and risk management trends set to shape IT strategy amidst growing threats and regulatory pressures.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jul 2018