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Ericsson & Argus Cyber Security embark on security collaboration for connected vehicles
Cartech

Ericsson & Argus Cyber Security embark on security collaboration for connected vehicles

Argus Cyber Security and Ericsson will provide intelligence-based cybersecurity to connected vehicles and automakers.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2018
CyberSecurity Malaysia boosts server security with PSSC Labs tech
DataCentre infrastructure

CyberSecurity Malaysia boosts server security with PSSC Labs tech

CyberSecurity Malaysia has chosen US-based big data firm PSSC Labs to help secure the massive amount of cyber forensic data.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018
IoT bank attacks on show at INTERPOL's Digital Security Challenge
Digital Signage

IoT bank attacks on show at INTERPOL's Digital Security Challenge

Cybercrime experts from 23 countries gathered in Vienna for INTERPOL's Digital Security Challenge, simulating an IoT-based cyber attack on a bank.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2018
Are UK councils prioritising data collection over security?
EduTech

Are UK councils prioritising data collection over security?

A slamming report found 1 in 4 UK councils experienced a security breach in the last 5 years and more than half didn't even report the incident.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2018
Exclusive Interview: The mandatory data breach laws are here, but can the channel take advantage?
Network Infrastructure

Exclusive Interview: The mandatory data breach laws are here, but can the channel take advantage?

We spoke to Juniper Networks to get their take on the Mandatory Data Breach Laws, and where they see opportunity for channel partners.

By Patrick Martlew • 7 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
Assessing the rising threat of encrypted tunnels
Endpoint Protection

Assessing the rising threat of encrypted tunnels

Venafi senior technical manager Nick Hunter takes a look at five key threats posed by encrypted tunnel attacks.

By Nick Hunter • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2018
Proofpoint spends $284m to acquire email security leader
Email Security

Proofpoint spends $284m to acquire email security leader

Proofpoint will hand over US$225 million (AU$284 million) as part of a deal that will help the company continue its journey into phishing prevention.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018
United States hot on heels of North Korea's Hidden Cobra malware
Malware

United States hot on heels of North Korea's Hidden Cobra malware

The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) is honing in on the North Korean Government's activities known as HIDDEN COBRA.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2018
New advisory platform finds 41m PDFs part of a cyberattack in last 3 months
Malware

New advisory platform finds 41m PDFs part of a cyberattack in last 3 months

Barracuda announced the availability of its new platform that provides advanced threat trends in real time - along with some shocking findings.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2018
Winter Olympics hacked: Was it just disruptive or something more sinister?
Cybersecurity

Winter Olympics hacked: Was it just disruptive or something more sinister?

The Winter Olympics recently fell victim to a cyberattack which seemed to be just a disruption, but this expert says there could be more behind it.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018
Surprise - the PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games were hacked
Breach Prevention

Surprise - the PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games were hacked

Games organisers have reportedly admitted that its servers had been attacked, forcing them to shut down the official website.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
Munich Airport launches dedicated IT security hub to fight cybercrime
Cybersecurity

Munich Airport launches dedicated IT security hub to fight cybercrime

After being the victim of cyberattacks every single day, Munich Airport has opened its exclusive Information Security Hub to fight back.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2018
Oracle MICROS POS vulnerability may compromise 330,000 POS systems
Marketing Technologies

Oracle MICROS POS vulnerability may compromise 330,000 POS systems

A vulnerability in Oracle's POS systems may affect more than 330,000 payment systems across the globe, putting files and sensitive information at risk.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
80% increase in cyberattacks: “Ultimately it is a race against time”
Multi-cloud

80% increase in cyberattacks: “Ultimately it is a race against time”

UK faces more than 10 significant cyber-attacks per week, according to Robin Jones, head of technology resilience at the FCA.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
Cyber warfare set to surge in 2018 but expert says Britain is not prepared
Cybersecurity

Cyber warfare set to surge in 2018 but expert says Britain is not prepared

Cyber war has exploded and is now quite literally on our doorstep - despite this an expert claims Britain's defences are severely underfunded.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018
Ten things you need to know about Chronicle, Alphabet's new cybersecurity firm
Cybersecurity

Ten things you need to know about Chronicle, Alphabet's new cybersecurity firm

Alphabet has unveiled Chronicle, a new cybersecurity firm aimed at detecting and stopping attacks using advanced analytics and Google's vast infrastructure.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2018
Hacker steals US$440K in 'easily avoidable' digital currency breach
Crypto

Hacker steals US$440K in 'easily avoidable' digital currency breach

A hacker hijacked Black Wallet to steal around $440,000 from Bitcoin rival Stellar Lumen - High Tech Bridge's CEO says it was simple to prevent.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2018

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