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Gmail bait attacks targeting business - Barracuda report
Wed, 17th Nov 2021
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Bait attacks launched via Gmail and other email services are leaving businesses in Asia Pacific vulnerable to phishing, warns Barracuda.
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Quantity, size and complexity of DDoS attacks on the rise - report
Wed, 17th Nov 2021
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DDoS attacks are on the rise, with increased quantity, size, and complexity, according to the Lumen Technologies Q3 DDoS Report.
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The four key elements to building business resiliency with technology
Wed, 17th Nov 2021
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cloud services
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To survive over the last 18 months, businesses have become familiar with adapting rapidly and implementing new processes, technology, and ways of working.
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Why IT needs smarter cloud security in the age of the hybrid workplace
Wed, 17th Nov 2021
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IT and security professionals face increasing complexity and threats. Smarter security solutions and automation can help ease the burden.
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New study shows IT decision-makers think organisations compromise cybersecurity in favour of other goals
Wed, 17th Nov 2021
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Security compromised as IT decision-makers downplay cyber risks, says Trend Micro study. Collaboration and clear communication needed to prevent risk.
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New malware that abuses Windows 10 App Installer uncovered
Wed, 17th Nov 2021
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malware
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network infrastructure
Sophos researchers have uncovered a new BazarBackdoor attack that abuses Windows 10 App Installer to spread malware via a targeted spam campaign.
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Vulnerabilities in Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay open door for cyber attackers
Wed, 17th Nov 2021
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smartphones
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commerce systems
Vulnerabilities in Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay allow attackers to make unlimited purchases, says researcher Timur Yunusov.
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Acquia officially receives 'protected' stamp from IRAP assessment
Tue, 16th Nov 2021
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This confirms that Acquia Drupal Cloud has achieved the Australian government security status of Protected on selected deployments.
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Norton new branding shines a light on cybersecurity
Tue, 16th Nov 2021
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NortonLifeLock unveils new branding to highlight its role in cybersecurity and empower consumers in the digital world.
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New Norton study reveals severity of cyber attacks on gamers
Tue, 16th Nov 2021
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cloud services
A new special report by security software company Norton has found that two out of five gamers in New Zealand have experienced a cyber attack.
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AI modeled on the spread of human viruses to combat cyber attacks
Tue, 16th Nov 2021
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BT to deploy AI based on epidemiology to combat cyber-attacks. Inflame uses virus spread model to detect threats.
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Forrester has released a series of predictions for 2022
Tue, 16th Nov 2021
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Forrester's reports predict that tech executives in 2022 will focus on human-centered transformation, cloud-native strategies, and cybersecurity challenges.
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Microsoft AD recognised as Leader in Gartner MQ for IAM
Mon, 15th Nov 2021
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Microsoft Identity Program Management corporate vice president Alex Simons says the achievement would not have been possible without its ‘passionate’ customers.
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New Microsoft Defender vulnerability should concern every enterprise - expert
Mon, 15th Nov 2021
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Microsoft Defender vulnerability poses significant threat, warns Virsec. With 55 vulnerabilities in total, it is deemed the most concerning by experts.
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VMware research shows employee surveillance could increase staff turnover
Mon, 15th Nov 2021
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Increase in remote monitoring threatens employee performance & trust in new hybrid working models, says VMware study.
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Why the biggest cyber-attacks go undetected
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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Data breaches and cyber-attacks are not as quick and exciting as portrayed on screen. In reality, they unfold over months and require correlation to detect.
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Australia's Ransomware Action Plan a major step forward for cybercrime prevention
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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Australia takes a bold step in cybercrime prevention with its Ransomware Action Plan, aiming to curb ransomware attacks that cost the economy AUD $33 billion.
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Stellar Cyber integrates security platform with Barracuda Networks
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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firewalls
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Stellar Cyber integrates its security platform with Barracuda's firewalls and email protection, offering enhanced visibility and automated incident correlation.
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IDC and GBG examine the Australian perspective on digital identity verification
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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online verification
Webinar explores the challenges of customer identity and verification in Australia, covering biometrics and consumer preferences.
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Ransomware among most pressing issues for auditors in 2022 — Gartner
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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Auditors will be dealing extensively with ransomware and the long-term effects of the pandemic in their audit plans for next year.