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Supply chain vulnerability identified in SAP transport system
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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Supply chain attacks on SAP software distribution process allow internal attackers to intervene undetected, says SecurityBridge. A patch has been released.
Fortinet partners with Telecom Niue to increase network security
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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network infrastructure
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Fortinet has provided the island nation of Niue with a range of cybersecurity solutions in an effort to increase network communications among residents.
DeFi blockchain ecosystem powered by facial recognition becomes Aus first
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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BAXE, IDEMIA, and Haventec have partnered to launch a decentralised blockchain ecosystem using facial authentication for identity verification in Australia.
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Virsec looks at next stage of growth with new exec appointment
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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Cybersecurity firm Virsec has appointed technology industry veteran Brian Marlier as its chief revenue officer to drive its next stage of growth.
More than 40 billion records exposed in 2021 - research
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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data analytics
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planning
Ransomware had a monumental impact on organisations in 2021, responsible for approximately 38% of all breaches, and 31% of breaches in APAC.
Check Point launches Quantum Lightspeed Firewalls to introduce network security revolution
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Cyber security firm Check Point Software Technologies has announced the extension of the Check Point Quantum portfolio.
Surfshark adds a website safety warning feature to its browser extension
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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vpns
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online safety
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browsers
Surfshark created website safety warning feature that encourages people to be more mindful about the data they are giving to websites and digital platforms.
Major cryptocurrency losses for SMBs from BlueNoroff threat actor
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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blockchain
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky experts uncover APT attacks by BlueNoroff, resulting in major cryptocurrency losses for small and medium-sized companies worldwide.
Older people targeted by ransomware while young adults fall for TikTok scams
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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email security
New research by Avast shows that different generations in New Zealand are targeted by different online threats based on their primary device.
Endpoints & encrypted connections top malware vectors - WatchGuard report
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Malware is increasingly targeting endpoints over perimeter, according to research by WatchGuard, with scripted attacks seeing a 666% rise.
'Living security' firm Trellix emerges from ashes of FireEye, McAfee Enterprise
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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casb
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breach prevention
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ai security
Named after 'trellis', a supporting structure commonly used to support trees and plants, the company's ‘living security’ will learn and adapt.
Vulnerabilities pose danger to SonicWall SMA 100 remote access appliances
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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SonicWall and Australia’s ACSC are urging all businesses using SonicWall SMA 100 Series appliances to patch the devices as soon as possible.
Gartner: Tech spending set to skyrocket in Australia for 2022
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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cloud services
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digitisation
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spending
Tech spending in Australia set to surge in 2022, with overall spending forecast to grow 6.3% to reach A$111bn, according to Gartner.
Avast launches a new firewall in latest product updates
Wed, 19th Jan 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Avast has announced a new firewall will be packaged with its latest free and premium product updates for Windows.
Will 2022 be your year of multi-cloud adoption?
Wed, 19th Jan 2022
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cloud security
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multi-cloud
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casb
Transitional changes in technology are happening at an ever-increasing rate, and the pace is unlikely to slow any time soon.
DHL tops list of companies most impersonated by criminals
Wed, 19th Jan 2022
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
DHL is the most imitated brand by cybercriminals, according to Check Point Software's 2021 Q4 Brand Phishing Report.
HID Global outlines several trends set to reshape the security industry in 2022 and beyond
Wed, 19th Jan 2022
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
HID Global has outlined seven trends that will reshape the security industry in 2022, including supply chain issues and the focus on sustainability.
CrowdStrike ranks #1 for modern endpoint security for second year running
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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endpoint protection
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edr
CrowdStrike has secured the top spot for Modern Endpoint Security revenue market share for the second time in a row, according to a new IDC report.
How open banking benefits customers, banks – and cybercriminals
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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Australia's move towards open banking has been hindered by slow progress. However, with the right security measures, the future of open banking can be secure.
Acceleration of digital tools in COVID-19 pandemic increased risk of cyber crime
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The pandemic has increased the risk of cyber crime due to the acceleration of digital tools, says Sridhar Iyengar, managing director for Zoho Europe.