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The age of software supply-chain attacks: Why they are now a legitimate threat
Malware

The age of software supply-chain attacks: Why they are now a legitimate threat

When you consider that we often only see one or two software supply-chain attacks in a year, eight in the last ten months is a veritable deluge!.

By Nick FitzGerald • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2017
74% of CISOs say cybersecurity hinders productivity & innovation
Cybersecurity

74% of CISOs say cybersecurity hinders productivity & innovation

An independent survey of 500 CISOs found cybersecurity is causing frustration with users reporting it's disrupting productivity and innovation.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
Research finds UK's top organisations leaving doors open to cybercrime
Digital Transformation

Research finds UK's top organisations leaving doors open to cybercrime

It's crucial that other organisations don't follow suit by ensuring their digital attack surface is constantly monitored, kept under control & secure.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017
Cisco warns companies to stay ahead of cyber threats
Cisco

Cisco warns companies to stay ahead of cyber threats

Cisco and Dimension Data urge firms to proactively combat cyber threats as ransomware attacks surge, with nearly half of businesses hit in 2016.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2017
Palo Alto Networks takes security logs to the cloud
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks takes security logs to the cloud

Large data logs are important for organisations to be able to store, process & analyse as much data as possible in order to improve threat visibility.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2017
Carbon Black and IBM Security tighten partnership with rapid response tool
Hack

Carbon Black and IBM Security tighten partnership with rapid response tool

An expanded partnership between Carbon Black and IBM Security aim to provide increased cyberattack visibility and accelerated incident response times.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017
400 attacks per day: Behind Australia's growing DDoS attack surface
Distributed Denial of Service

400 attacks per day: Behind Australia's growing DDoS attack surface

The largest DDoS attack targeting Australia in 2017 is around 228 Gbps in June and almost 80% of the DDoS attacks seen in Australia are under 2 Gbps.

By Arbor Networks • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017
Not again… Expert discusses potential SECOND Equifax breach
Firewalls

Not again… Expert discusses potential SECOND Equifax breach

It was only weeks ago that one of the single largest data breaches in history was announced - now Equifax may have been hacked again.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
The internet of security things: Protecting data with a mobile workforce
Desktop-as-a-Service

The internet of security things: Protecting data with a mobile workforce

IGEL's Jeff Kalberg outlines 5 technical developments aimed at improving mobile data security and endpoint experiences resellers and MSPs can harness.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
Cybercrime remains a major barrier to cloud adoption in EMEA​
Malware

Cybercrime remains a major barrier to cloud adoption in EMEA​

While cloud adoption continues its steady march in EMEA, a new survey has revealed the recent spate of cyberattacks has thrown a spanner in the works.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
North Korean criminals behind phishing attack on US power companies
Phishing

North Korean criminals behind phishing attack on US power companies

The North Korean Government is suspected of being behind a spear phishing campaign that targeted US power companies, says FireEye.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
Hacking of national security projects highlights importance of patching
Breach Prevention

Hacking of national security projects highlights importance of patching

The recent release of the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) 2017 report revealed a small breach – with massive implications.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
Cybersecurity still not top priority despite 85% businesses being breached
Firewalls

Cybersecurity still not top priority despite 85% businesses being breached

​Recent research reveals that cybersecurity is still taking a backseat despite the vast majority of businesses experiencing a breach in recent times.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Oracle - making the cloud more intelligent & autonomous
Unified Communications

Oracle - making the cloud more intelligent & autonomous

Oracle's AI-driven cloud aims to cut costs and complexity, heralding a new era for enterprise IT efficiency and autonomy.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Interview: Know your enemy - MapR talks big data and DDoS prevention
Distributed Denial of Service

Interview: Know your enemy - MapR talks big data and DDoS prevention

We spoke to Steve Nunez about Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks and how big data is helping to fend them off.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Expert says Germany's 'hack back' proposal is a slippery slope
AI Security

Expert says Germany's 'hack back' proposal is a slippery slope

German intelligence has urged to be granted legal authority to 'hack back' in the event of international cyberattacks - is it the right idea though?.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
How North Korea's nuclear aggression masks a deeper threat
Malware

How North Korea's nuclear aggression masks a deeper threat

According to Carbon Black's national security strategist, the rogue nation has been carrying out a stealth campaign that threatens even worse mayhem.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
INTERPOL & BT sign landmark data exchange agreement to combat cybercrime
Distributed Denial of Service

INTERPOL & BT sign landmark data exchange agreement to combat cybercrime

INTERPOL and BT reach data sharing agreement to combat cybercrime worldwide. BT will provide threat insights to help Interpol take action.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017

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