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FireEye's new marketing chief says the company has a 'compelling' story to tell
Breach Prevention

FireEye's new marketing chief says the company has a 'compelling' story to tell

FireEye appoints industry vet Vasu Jakkal as CMO to amplify its cybersecurity narrative amidst the battle against digital threats.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Sep 2017
Equifax data breach: The end of cybersecurity as we know it
Breach Prevention

Equifax data breach: The end of cybersecurity as we know it

One of the single largest data breaches in history was disclosed last week by the credit reporting giant, Equifax - here are three implications.

By John A. Wheeler • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Sep 2017
Experts comment: Behind the Bluetooth 'BlueBorne' zero-days
AI Security

Experts comment: Behind the Bluetooth 'BlueBorne' zero-days

As news spreads of the Bluetooth zero-day that affects more than 5 billion devices, security experts are warning users to use Bluetooth with caution.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2017
Windows 10 security solutions powerless against 'bashware'
Malware

Windows 10 security solutions powerless against 'bashware'

Every security solution on the market may be completely powerless to stop a vulnerability that could allow any malware to bypass Windows 10 systems.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2017
Seven ways you can achieve complete network transparency
Data Analytics

Seven ways you can achieve complete network transparency

Business leaders want to be able to detect an attack in progress, but correlating datasets is the real challenge.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2017
How to ensure stronger security in the multi-front WiFi security battle
Firewalls

How to ensure stronger security in the multi-front WiFi security battle

NETSCOUT warns of a rise in WiFi security threats, urging a multi-front defence strategy to combat wireless network attacks.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2017
Warnings issued: 'Hackable' hospital syringes could be fatal
Internet of Things

Warnings issued: 'Hackable' hospital syringes could be fatal

A skilled cybercriminal can hack the automated syringe from anywhere in the world to take over and control it to adjust dosages. Is the IoT worth it?.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017
SailPoint provide Identity for VMware Workspace ONE
Virtualisation

SailPoint provide Identity for VMware Workspace ONE

Through this partnership, SailPoint will extend its existing integration with VMware's enterprise mobility management subsidiary AirWatch technology.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017
Samsung Mobile launches bug bounty program
Cybersecurity

Samsung Mobile launches bug bounty program

Samsung is the latest vendor to jump into the world of bug bounties through the launch of Samsung Mobile Products Rewards Program.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017
Trustwave weighs in on last month's Xero phishing spoof
Malware

Trustwave weighs in on last month's Xero phishing spoof

Cybersecurity firm Trustwave has put a recent phishing campaign appearing to be from Kiwi company Xero under the spotlight.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017
New wave of ransomware could put utilities at risk
Malware

New wave of ransomware could put utilities at risk

ICS attacks could shut down critical operational systems, damage or destroy physical equipment and threaten human safety.

By Cynthia Lee • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017
Expert spells out how businesses can 'block the spears'
Malware

Expert spells out how businesses can 'block the spears'

There is no doubt about it, but spear-phishing is big business in 2017 - Menlo Security's Jason Steer explains how businesses can protect themselves.

By Jason Steer • 9 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
Measure and mitigate risk to build a comprehensive cyber defense
Network Infrastructure

Measure and mitigate risk to build a comprehensive cyber defense

It is helpful to think of cybersecurity risk as a three-dimensional concept: a function of threat, vulnerability and consequence.

By Sharon Chan • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
8 million malware detections in NZ so far, according to new report
Malware

8 million malware detections in NZ so far, according to new report

More than 8 million malware detections in New Zealand were recorded by Trend Micro in the first half of this year.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
Artificial Intelligence makes anti-malware solutions more effective
Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence makes anti-malware solutions more effective

CylancePROTECT achieves highest malware prevention efficacy in iT-CUBE Systems' endpoint security solutions test.

By Chad Skipper • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
EMOTET banking malware returns with a wider scope & vengeance
Malware

EMOTET banking malware returns with a wider scope & vengeance

The EMOTET banking malware has emerged with a wider target scope than ever before, three years after it was originally found.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
Redlock signals company growth with new appointments
Cloud Security

Redlock signals company growth with new appointments

RedLock appoints Ankur Shah as VP of products and Viswa Subramanian as VP of engineering to drive product development and research.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017
Android 'Toast' overlay vulnerability affects all versions prior to 8.0
Security vulnerabilities

Android 'Toast' overlay vulnerability affects all versions prior to 8.0

Android users are being urged to apply any security patches for their devices, after security researchers discovered a 'high severity' vulnerability.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017
Why IT security is a critical part of every learning environment
EduTech

Why IT security is a critical part of every learning environment

Many educational institutions lack a plan to manage the security risks posed by the hundreds of devices connected to their networks, according to Wavelink.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017