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Trend Micro stories - Page 8

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APAC is now the most dangerous cyber threat region in the world
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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APAC ranked highest in ransomware threats & malware detections, with online banking malware and malicious mobile app downloads also prevalent.
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Experts comment: Behind the Bluetooth 'BlueBorne' zero-days
Thu, 14th Sep 2017
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ai security
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As news spreads of the Bluetooth zero-day that affects more than 5 billion devices, security experts are warning users to use Bluetooth with caution.
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8 million malware detections in NZ so far, according to new report
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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forrester research
More than 8 million malware detections in New Zealand were recorded by Trend Micro in the first half of this year.
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Never fear when Trend Micro is near: The new free app that protects consumers
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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apps
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The new free app aims to help people become aware of how many connected devices they have at home and the potential risks that they have...
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Australia a hot target for BEC scams, malicious URLs and malware
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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More than a quarter of all business email compromise (BEC) scams around the world target Australia, new research says.
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EMOTET banking malware returns with a wider scope & vengeance
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cios
The EMOTET banking malware has emerged with a wider target scope than ever before, three years after it was originally found.
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Trend Micro says C-level executives are not prepared for GDPR
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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gdpr
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cybersecurity
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The company refers to a survey they conducted that shows some organisations need to be better prepared for when the scheme is implemented.
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Draw your way to $14,000 in the What’s Your Story? poster competition
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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techday
Young artists across Australia and NZ could win a share of $14,000 by creating posters for a safer internet.
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Fileless malware sneaks into Windows machines via USB flash drives
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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ndr
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usb
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cios
A malicious backdoor called BKDR-ANDROM.ETIN is using fileless malware to infect systems through USB flash drives.
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$500,000 zero-day prize pool for Mobile Pwn2Own contest in Japan
Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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Trend Micro has put more than US$500,000 towards a prize pool that aims to find security vulnerabilities at the upcoming Mobile Pwn2Own contest.
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Trend Micro announces partnership with VMware Cloud on AWS
Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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cloud services
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virtualisation
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digital transformation
​Trend Micro has announced its server security product is now available to customers of VMware Cloud on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
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Parents, combat cyberbullying with Trend Micro’s Home Network Security
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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smart home
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technology gifts
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home security
Trend Micro releases new parental control features to protect children from cyberbullies and monitor internet usage.
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Hands-on review: Trend Micro’s Home Network Security simplifies how we get protected from cyber attacks
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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Trend Micro's innovative gadget could be a game-changer, offering one-stop cyber safety for all home devices.
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Time for kids to go outside and smell the roses: How to limit screen time in a connected world
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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network management
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network security
Amidst a digital deluge, experts revise child screen-time norms, urging active parenting to foster outdoor play and safe connectivity.
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How to make your smart home safe when hackers are looming nearby
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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malware
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firewall
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ddos
Safeguard your smart home against hackers with key tips on securing devices and enhancing network privacy amidst rising cyber threats.
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GhostClicker adware infiltrated 300 apps on Google Play
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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A pervasive auto-clicking adware by the name of GhostClicker has infected as many as 340 apps from Google Play.
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How your online dating profile can be traced back to your workplace
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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phishing
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email security
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Online dating apps can go beyond the world of personal matchmaking and be used at weapons for cyber attacks against corporate organisations.
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New report details exploits of notorious cyberespionage group with EMEA targets
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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Known as CopyKittens, the group is politically-motivated and has increasingly been active in pursuing foreign espionage on strategic targets.
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New version of SambaCry spotted in the wild: Linux users urged to update OS
Fri, 21st Jul 2017
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malware
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open source
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cybersecurity
Linux users face fresh cyber threat as new SambaCry variant emerges; experts urge immediate system updates to thwart attacks.
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Trend Micro & VMware tie the knot around mobile threat management
Tue, 11th Jul 2017
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endpoint protection
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virtualisation
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it automation
Trend Micro has joined VMware’s Mobile Security Alliance this week, as the companies seek to tackle the growing number of mobile security threats.
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Trend Micro launches US$100 million venture fund to harness the IoT wave
Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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venture fund
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ndi
Trend Micro’s venture will offer companies financial backing, access to its world-class global threat intelligence, and strategic alliances.
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War of the words: How cybercriminals are selling fake news through the underground
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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cybersecurity
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cios
Fake news is being sold as a service on the underground market, with criminals offering to manipulate public opinion for a price.
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Trend Micro's ten steps for securing our smart cities
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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smart cities
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Right now there are 250 smart city projects underway in 178 cities worldwide, but how do those projects tackle cybersecurity?.
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The need for internet security on your devices
Mon, 29th May 2017
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smartphones
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ransomware
As cybercrime costs Kiwis over £257m annually, securing your devices with robust internet security is crucial to thwart hackers.