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Retarus bolsters its e-mail security services in Asia and around the world
Cybersecurity

Retarus bolsters its e-mail security services in Asia and around the world

Retarus boosts email security services in South East Asia and worldwide to identify recipients of previously unknown malware.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
Nobody is invincible: Datto reveals the facts behind APAC MSP ransomware report
Malware

Nobody is invincible: Datto reveals the facts behind APAC MSP ransomware report

A new report by Datto reveals that 85% of managed service providers in the APAC region have experienced a ransomware attack in the past year.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
Ignorance is not bliss: Why security must never be an afterthought for our smart cities
Smart Cities

Ignorance is not bliss: Why security must never be an afterthought for our smart cities

APAC nations take note: Our smart cities may be more efficient, but they could also be crippled by a cyber attacks.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
CrowdStrike's 'visionary' approach lands a spot in Gartner's Magic Quadrant
Endpoint Protection

CrowdStrike's 'visionary' approach lands a spot in Gartner's Magic Quadrant

Cloud and endpoint security provider CrowdStrike has been named a 'Visionary' in the 2017 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
Flokibot Point of Sale credit card theft on the rise
Marketing Technologies

Flokibot Point of Sale credit card theft on the rise

Threat actors salivate at the thought of an increased volume of credit and debit card transactions flowing through endpoints they have compromised.

By Curt Wilson • 11 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
NETGEAR committed to proactive approach in router vulnerability saga
Netgear

NETGEAR committed to proactive approach in router vulnerability saga

NETGEAR routers plagued by major vulnerability, Trustwave warns. Company says it has been working to evaluate and fix the issue.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
Trump delays signoff on US executive cybersecurity order
Cybersecurity

Trump delays signoff on US executive cybersecurity order

US President Elect Donald Trump has reportedly postponed an executive order of cybersecurity, which was due to be signed today.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017
NZ dodging malware bullets better than most, new Microsoft report finds
Malware

NZ dodging malware bullets better than most, new Microsoft report finds

In the second quarter of 2016, 11.8% of New Zealand computers encountered malware attacks, compared to the worldwide rate of 20.8%.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017
Online bullying worse than the playground
Symantec

Online bullying worse than the playground

More New Zealand parents worry about their children being bullied online than on a playground, according to a report from Norton by Symantec.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017
Twitter users beware: Phishers target account verification in latest attacks
Phishing

Twitter users beware: Phishers target account verification in latest attacks

Twitter is now the target of a phishing attack that uses methods to trick brand managers and social influencers into fake account verification.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017
APAC the highest risk spot for malware encounters, says Microsoft report
Malware

APAC the highest risk spot for malware encounters, says Microsoft report

APAC has serious work to do when it comes to protecting themselves against malware – in fact, the region is one of the highest risk.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017
AI security pioneers Cylance pledge to help cyber threat education in new podcast
Partner Programmes

AI security pioneers Cylance pledge to help cyber threat education in new podcast

Cylance pledges cyber threat education as part of mission as it signs up to the CyberWire Podcast Partner Program.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017
Malvertising madness: New report reveals 1978% spike in phishing redirects
Phishing

Malvertising madness: New report reveals 1978% spike in phishing redirects

Malvertising attacks increased by almost 2000% last year with a surge in redirections to phishing sites and other forms of malware, says RiskIQ.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017
2017 to bring army of IT threats bigger than ever before: Are you prepared?
Disaster Recovery

2017 to bring army of IT threats bigger than ever before: Are you prepared?

49% of businesses surveyed had a failure in 2016 that required the use of a DR solution to resume operations - here's what you can expect this year.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017
Trustwave uncovers major vulnerabilities in NETGEAR routers
Netgear

Trustwave uncovers major vulnerabilities in NETGEAR routers

Trustwave researchers have discovered vulnerability in 31 models of NETGEAR routers, potentially affecting millions of devices.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017
WatchGuard unveils new threat detection and response to security suite
Firewalls

WatchGuard unveils new threat detection and response to security suite

WatchGuard launches its new Threat Detection and Response service, providing advanced threat detection and central response capabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017
Buckle up for the AI security revolution – spending to hit $96b by 2021
Artificial Intelligence

Buckle up for the AI security revolution – spending to hit $96b by 2021

AI security spending to reach £72bn by 2021 amid a surge in machine learning to combat cyber threats, says ABI report.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017
Exclusive: Sektor eyes up new opportunities with Axis deal
Axis Communications

Exclusive: Sektor eyes up new opportunities with Axis deal

Sektor has been appointed a distributor for Axis Communications as IP cameras move into the business, rather than being just a security offering.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017
The 'wargames' are on: Unisys launches threat simulation services
Breach Prevention

The 'wargames' are on: Unisys launches threat simulation services

Unisys introduces cutting-edge cyber resilience services using threat simulations to help enterprises and governments prepare for and respond to cyberattacks.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017