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Nick Fitzgerald stories

Nick Fitzgerald is a seasoned commentator on the intricacies and evolving landscape of cybersecurity. With an evident focus on the emerging threats within Australia's digital realm, Fitzgerald provides insight into the continuing tussle between cybercrime persistence and necessary defensive strategies. As technology entwines ever closer with daily life, he underscores the critical nature of innovation in security protocols, particularly concerning the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), advocating for thorough scanning measures to bolster software integrity.

Touching on the broader implications of our increasingly interconnected society, Fitzgerald argues the case for sophisticated yet accessible cybersecurity solutions to navigate the challenges brought forth by our digital dependencies. His expertise further extends to the peculiar perils associated with the Internet of Things (IoT), examining the financial and privacy costs of our connected epoch. Notably, he also brings to attention the surge in software supply-chain attacks, signifying a shift in the threat landscape that organisations can ill afford to ignore.

Additionally, in an age where the buzz around blockchain technology continues to proliferate, Fitzgerald lends his perspective on its role within the IoT space, critically assessing the security posture of IoT devices and their cloud counterparts. His contributions present a clear-eyed evaluation of current trends, security necessities, and the overarching threats that shape our digital existence, painting a vivid picture of the challenges ahead and the steely resolve required to confront them.

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The future of cybercrime in Australia – ESET

Mon, 15th Jul 2019
Cyber-attacks will continue so long as the target seems worthwhile and the attackers have funding to continue their work.
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ESET: Will blockchain secure the Internet of Threats?

Mon, 15th Jul 2019
It is well established that contemporary IoT devices, and their associated cloud services, have a terrible security track record.
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The cost of our connected world: how to overcome challenges without downgrading technical capabilities

Mon, 28th May 2018
As cyberthreats intensify, from ransomware to attacks on critical infrastructure, organisations must bolster defences while maintaining technical prowess.
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APAC Cybersecurity trends ahead: The costs of connection

Thu, 18th Jan 2018
The generally perilous state of affairs in the Internet-of-Things (IoT) arena presents a host of challenges of its own.
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A lesson on UEFI 101 and why you need it scanned for security

Wed, 15th Nov 2017
UEFI scanning has quickly shifted from a theoretical necessity to an essential cybersecurity feature, safeguarding systems from persistent rootkit attacks.
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The age of software supply-chain attacks: Why they are now a legitimate threat

Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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!.
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Got an Android device? Here's some tips for keeping it secure

Thu, 10th Mar 2016
As Android malware surges, ESET issues some tips on how Kiwis can protect themselves - and how to know if you might have been compromised already.
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ESET ups local research power signing Kiwi to research team

Wed, 20th Jan 2016
ESET has added to its local research team, with New Zealand's Nick FitzGerald joining the vendor as a senior research fellow, focused on APAC threats.