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Global SMS scam uncovered on Google Play Store, promoted on Tik Tok and Instagram
Tue, 2nd Nov 2021
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Over 150 scam apps that trick users into costly subscriptions have been discovered by Avast, including ones on the Google Play Store.
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Supply chain disruptions continue to escalate - Forrester
Tue, 2nd Nov 2021
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Supply chain disruptions are becoming the new normal, according to analyst firm Forrester, with shortages affecting everything from appliances to automobiles.
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Mobile phone use puts two-thirds of workers at risk of a cyber security attack
Tue, 2nd Nov 2021
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More than two-thirds of UK workers are at risk of a cyber security attack, with 67.4% using their mobiles for work, according to research by TextAnywhere.
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Appgate launches latest version of zero trust network access solution
Mon, 1st Nov 2021
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zero trust security
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cybersecurity
Appgate launches new version of zero trust network access solution, offering enhanced capabilities for enterprises.
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Report: Organisations must be proactive, not reactive when it comes to security
Mon, 1st Nov 2021
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83% of companies suffer business damage during the first day of an IT outage, according to new research from Netenrich.
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Radware notes huge uptick in DDoS attack blocking in 2021
Mon, 1st Nov 2021
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healthtech
Massive uptick in DDoS attacks against communications, healthcare, and technology sectors, according to Radware's Q3 report.
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Simplifying the performance conundrum of servers
Sat, 30th Oct 2021
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Bottlenecks in servers are hampering business performance. This article explores the challenges and a possible solution using microservers.
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Managing risk through better information management
Fri, 29th Oct 2021
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
The recent coronavirus pandemic has thrown a spotlight onto the need for effective risk management and planning.
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Imperva launches free security assessment service for Amazon RDS
Fri, 29th Oct 2021
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cloud security
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breach prevention
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Imperva launches free cloud data security assessment for Amazon RDS databases, allowing teams to quickly identify compliance issues.
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Kaspersky acquires Brain4Net, extends network security offering
Fri, 29th Oct 2021
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Kaspersky has acquired emerging company Brain4Net to enhance its network security strategy and offer a unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) platform.
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NTT announces Cyber Threat Sensor AI for threat detection on AWS
Fri, 29th Oct 2021
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public cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
NTT launches Cyber Threat Sensor AI for scalable security on Amazon Web Services, offering threat detection and analysis.
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The link between enterprise data security and sustainability
Fri, 29th Oct 2021
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cleantech
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personal computing devices
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sustainability
There is a link between enterprise data security and sustainability, according to a new report from Blancco Technology Group.
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Year of ransomware continues with unprecedented surge
Fri, 29th Oct 2021
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SonicWall records a 148% increase in global ransomware attacks, with 495 million attacks logged so far in 2021. The UK saw a 233% surge in attacks.
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Businesses failing to protect sensitive data in the cloud
Fri, 29th Oct 2021
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cloud security
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40% of organizations have experienced a cloud-based data breach in the past year, with 83% failing to encrypt half of their sensitive data stored in the cloud.
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Taking on server performance for smaller businesses by the horn
Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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Intel and HPE have collaborated to create servers that solve SMB-specific issues, like the HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Plus server.
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API vulnerabilities are a huge target for cyber criminals, report finds
Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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API vulnerabilities pose a significant risk to companies and individuals worldwide, according to new research by Akamai Technologies.
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Cybersecurity tax hindering investment for ANZ organisations
Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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data analytics
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planning
Cybersecurity tax will hinder investment in future progress for Australian and New Zealand organisations in 2022, says Gartner.
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Cloud, sustainability, digital adoption - APAC tech predictions for 2022
Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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Digital government services, anywhere-work arrangements, sustainability practices, and cloud first strategies are predicted as leading trends in Asia Pacific.
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The rising importance of mainframe security
Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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Mainframe-reliant organisations in Australia and New Zealand must implement multifactor authentication to protect against cyberthreats.
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Tech support scams are the number 1 phishing threat - report
Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Tech support scams are the top phishing threat to consumers, according to a report by NortonLifeLock's global research team.