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TikTok's unveils plans to safeguard and diversify recommendations
Mon, 27th Dec 2021
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social media
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online safety
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cybersafety
TikTok has unveiled new details about the platform's work to safeguard and diversify its recommendation system.
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Tesserent announces cybersecurity partnership with Vocus
Mon, 27th Dec 2021
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cybersecurity
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Tesserent partners with Vocus to address cybersecurity needs, delivering solutions to enterprise clients in Australia and New Zealand.
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End of 2021 marks drop in cyber attacks, and increase in remote access malware
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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ransomware
Unique cyber attacks decrease in Q3 2021, but attacks on individuals rise, says Positive Technologies report. Remote access trojans also on the rise.
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Sophos reveals malicious tactics of AvosLocker ransomware
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Sophos research reveals how AvosLocker ransomware exploits AnyDesk to launch attacks, bypassing security controls.
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IDC: Digital transformation investments lead to increased cyber threats for APAC
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Cyber threat landscape in 2022: IDC predicts increased digital vulnerabilities, collaboration among threat actors, and rise of AI-powered cyber analytics.
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Sydney-based cybersecurity company raises $11m, sets sights on US soil
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Haventec secures $11m in funding and expands into US market with passwordless authentication and data storage solutions.
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Critical Microsoft Office patch exploited by new malware
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Sophos has released details of a novel exploit that bypasses a patch for a critical vulnerability affecting the Microsoft Office file format.
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2022 cybersecurity predictions from CrowdStrike
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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With 2022 set to be another year full of cybersecurity threats, CrowdStrike predicts the most significant threats for next year.
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Beyond Identity joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
To be considered for MISA, organisations must be nominated by Microsoft and demonstrate integrations that support the goal of improving enterprise security.
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CrowdStrike expands CrowdXDR Alliance with three new partners
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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partner programmes
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edr
CrowdStrike expands CrowdXDR Alliance with key partners, aiming to deliver deep integrations for enhanced security insights.
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Healthcare workers compromising patient's data during remote sessions
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Almost a third of healthcare providers have experienced compromised patient data during remote telehealth sessions, according to Kaspersky.
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Scammers inventing new targeted tools to amplify fraud schemes
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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email security
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cybersecurity
Group-IB has uncovered a worldwide scam campaign targeting users in more than 90 countries all around the world.
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What is Log4J and how does it affect you?
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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martech
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cybersecurity
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software development
Log4J software bug, aka Log4Shell, sparks concern as it affects various platforms. Norton Labs offers advice on protecting systems and applications.
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Biggest data breach will hit in 2022 - Micro Focus
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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In the aftermath of digitalisation on a scale that we haven’t seen before, 2021 has left many organisations still scrambling to secure their IT networks.
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Australian Government orgs failing to manage cyber risk, report finds
Thu, 23rd Dec 2021
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risk & compliance
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government
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Many Australian local governments are not effectively managing cyber risk, leaving them vulnerable to ransomware and cyber theft, according to CyberCX.
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CrowdStrike APAC named Frost & Sullivan endpoint security Company of the Year
Thu, 23rd Dec 2021
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partner programmes
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ai
CrowdStrike named 2021 Asia-Pacific Endpoint Security Company of the Year by Frost & Sullivan, following accolades from Gartner.
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AI-driven cybersecurity company Cybots ANZ hires new direct sales channel manager
Thu, 23rd Dec 2021
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ai
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cybersecurity
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sales
AI-driven cybersecurity company Cybots has announced the appointment of David Toniazzo as its new direct sales channel manager.
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Acquisitions, AI and automation, and privacy-focused legislation to shape data protection in 2022
Thu, 23rd Dec 2021
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virtualisation
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data protection
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data analytics
Data protection sector in 2022 will be shaped by acquisitions, AI and automation, and privacy-focused legislation, according to Veeam Software.
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Network and security IT primary target for phishing attacks
Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
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network infrastructure
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phishing
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email security
Phishing attack concerns are growing among IT decision-makers, especially at larger firms, according to new research from OpenText.
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Zscaler extends Zero Trust Exchange Platform to deliver zero trust for workloads
Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
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malware
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multi-cloud
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dlp
Zscaler extends its Zero Trust Exchange with Workload Communications solution for securing cloud workloads and simplifying connectivity.