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Check Point Research reveals botnets on the rise, software vendors hit hard by cyber attacks
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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threat intelligence
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Software vendors experience largest year-on-year growth at 146% in 2021, according to Check Point Research's Security Report.
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Meta says it's building the 'fastest supercomputer in the world'
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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storage
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converged infrastructure
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servers
Meta’s AI Research SuperCluster will be used to develop advanced AI in areas such as computer vision, natural language processing and speech recognition.
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Protecting Australia’s critical infrastructure with AI
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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ddos
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ai security
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Australia's critical infrastructure, including power grids, is under constant threat from cyber attacks, according to Darktrace's Tony Jarvis.
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Check Point Research reveals how hackers run token scams and 'Rug Pull' money - and how to avoid them
Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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phishing
Scammers are altering smart contracts to create fraudulent tokens and stealing money from unsuspecting individuals, warns Check Point Research.
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Why network visibility must be the foundation of Zero Trust architecture
Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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bi
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big data
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malware
US Presidential Executive Order 14028 directs federal agencies to transition to a Zero Trust Architecture for cybersecurity.
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Experts weigh in on how to protect yourself against banking scammers
Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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finance, leasing & rental
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cybersecurity
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banking industry
Over 470 people lose $8.5 million in SMS phishing scam; Singapore Police Force impersonators attempt another. Online security is crucial. #cybersecurity.
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Advantage hires new senior cyber security engineer
Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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colocation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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compliance
Advantage has employed the services of Dr Bryce Antony in response to the increasing demand for cybersecurity mitigation strategies.
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Axonius launches first SaaS risk management product
Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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saas
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application security
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software asset management
Axonius releases its first SaaS risk management product, focusing on bringing visibility back into the SaaS application landscape.
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Omicron-led spike in COVID-19 test-related phishing poses threat to businesses
Mon, 24th Jan 2022
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firewall
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phishing
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email security
Massive Omicron-led spike in COVID-19 test-related phishing attacks poses serious threat to businesses, says Barracuda Networks.
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The aftermath of Log4j - What can be done to protect businesses?
Mon, 24th Jan 2022
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open source
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cybersecurity
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synopsys
Last year's Apache Log4j vulnerability created a lot of chaos, so what can be done to protect companies from the security implications?.
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Disaster recovery: Are you prepared for the cloud to clear?
Mon, 24th Jan 2022
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cloud services
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Most of us live with our heads (and devices) in the cloud, but have we considered the potential risks? It's time to think about a cloud backup plan.
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Kaspersky maps out supply chain resilience plans in APAC
Mon, 24th Jan 2022
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inventory management systems
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Asia-Pacific region experiences a surge in digitalization but weak cybersecurity measures leave ICT supply chains vulnerable to cyber attacks, says Kaspersky.
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Deloitte calls on Exabeam as vendor for managed XDR
Mon, 24th Jan 2022
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managed services
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partner programmes
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Exabeam expands alliance with Deloitte, providing cybersecurity services and its XDR solution to strengthen Deloitte's managed security services.
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Warning: Pay heed to Data Protection Day
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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cloud services
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gdpr
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inventory management systems
Data Protection Day, impending in Europe, serves as a global reminder of the importance of keeping sensitive data secure.
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Cybersecurity automation: differing priorities show need for better C-Suite awareness of benefits
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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cybersecurity
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automation
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threatquotient
2022 will be the year of automation, as IT professionals consider career alternatives and cybersecurity automation becomes crucial.
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ALPHV revealed as most advanced threat actor yet while ransomware attacks on the decline
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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ddos
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ransomware
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malware
Global cyber security and risk mitigation firm, NCC Group, has identified a considerable decrease in ransomware attacks in December 2021.
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80% of organisations say infrastructure access is top strategic priority
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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app development
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devops
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multi-cloud
StrongDM, the infrastructure access platform, announced the results of a new survey of 600 DevOps professionals in 2022: The Year of Access.
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Enea identifies trends that will shape the mobile industry in 2022
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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smartphones
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hyperscale
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technology gifts
Nation states to increase mobile cyber attacks; new encryption protocols and edge clouds highlighted in report on mobile industry trends for 2022.
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Dell Technologies caters to multi cloud reality with new capabilities
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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network infrastructure
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colocation
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devops
Dell Technologies introduces multi cloud capabilities to provide a consistent experience for applications and data.
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Red Sift releases a new AI product to quickly resolve phishing attacks
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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phishing
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email security
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ai
Cybersecurity company Red Sift has launched a new product to help security experts reduce the amount of time spent investigating malicious emails.
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New AI-driven SD-WAN capabilities make WAN edge easier to deploy, manage and secure
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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network infrastructure
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network management
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sd-wan
Juniper Networks unveils new features for its Session Smart Router (SSR) technology, including enhanced security and AI-driven operations.
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The case for a new security platform based on three critical concepts
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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cloud services
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breach prevention
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ai
Gaining a truly integrated solution is the only way to reduce technology sprawl and consolidate an organisation’s platform.
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Supply chain vulnerability identified in SAP transport system
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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inventory management systems
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security vulnerabilities
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cios
Supply chain attacks on SAP software distribution process allow internal attackers to intervene undetected, says SecurityBridge. A patch has been released.
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Fortinet partners with Telecom Niue to increase network security
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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firewall
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cloud services
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network management
Fortinet has provided the island nation of Niue with a range of cybersecurity solutions in an effort to increase network communications among residents.