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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Traditional cybersecurity vs data protection
Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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Forcepoint's channel director discusses the differences between cybersecurity and data protection and how to improve data protection capabilities.
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Claroty launches research arm dedicated to revealing critical vulnerabilities
Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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industrial iot
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Claroty launches Team82, a research arm providing vulnerability and threat research to customers of industrial networks worldwide.
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ConnectWise and SentinelOne bring greater cybersecurity to TSPs
Wed, 28th Jul 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ConnectWise and SentinelOne team up to offer greater cybersecurity options for technology solution providers (TSPs).
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Colt further secures hybrid working with new SD-WAN feature
Wed, 28th Jul 2021
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Colt Technology Services launches SD-WAN Remote Access, providing secure remote access without compromising network security.
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How Microsoft security infrastructure can sink a business
Wed, 28th Jul 2021
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Organisations that are heavily or entirely reliant on Microsoft infrastructure, services and applications can take several steps to shore up their security.
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Fortinet: Extended Detection and Response (XDR) critical for security automation
Wed, 28th Jul 2021
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network security
Enterprises are adopting XDR capabilities to reduce MTTD and apply AI techniques to fast-track MTTR, says Jon McGettigan, Fortinet ANZ Regional Director.
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Rise in hacking tool downloads as cybercrime becomes 'more organised than ever'
Wed, 28th Jul 2021
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Cybercrime activity has increased, with a 65% rise in the use of hacking tools, according to the latest global Threat Insights Report from HP.
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Ready, set, scam: Cybercriminals targeting Olympic Games fans
Wed, 28th Jul 2021
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phishing
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Cybercriminals are exploiting Olympic Games fans with online fraud schemes, including phishing pages and fake tickets, warns Kaspersky.
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New malware strain targeting Mac users for only $49
Tue, 27th Jul 2021
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New malware strain targets MacOS users, stealing information. Hackers can buy licenses for $49 on the Darknet. Spoofed emails used to trick victims.
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Tech support scams among top phishing attacks
Tue, 27th Jul 2021
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These scams are specifically designed to trick unsuspecting consumers to share personal information or engage in behaviour that puts their privacy at risk.
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State-affiliated threat actors attribute 57% of all known web app incidents over last five years - Report
Tue, 27th Jul 2021
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According to a multi-source report, state-affiliated threat actors attributed to 57% of all known web application incidents over the last five years.
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$10 million bug bounty fund for projects building on Binance Smart Chain
Tue, 27th Jul 2021
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Binance Smart Chain has launched Priority ONE, a $10 million bug bounty fund for projects building on top of BSC.
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Entrust launches Verified Mark Certificates to support BIMI email authentication standard
Tue, 27th Jul 2021
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Entrust is launching Verified Mark Certificates to enable easier email authentication and combat phishing. It is backed by Google and the BIMI standard.
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Microsoft partners with AustCyber to launch cybersecurity traineeship program
Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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Microsoft partners with AustCyber to launch a cybersecurity traineeship program, aiming to support 200 participants into a cyber career.
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The importance of data masking and testing in an evolving organisational landscape
Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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To guarantee systems are operating as they should, organisations must invest in system testing and data masking — without compromising security.
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Online dating users doxed as personal data exposed
Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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1 in 6 online daters have fallen victim to doxing, a new study finds. Personal data exposure on dating platforms remains a concern for users.
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Sophos to boost adaptive cybersecurity ecosystem with network detection and response
Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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network security
Sophos acquires Braintrace, enhancing its cybersecurity ecosystem with proprietary Network Detection and Response technology.
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Sysdig eyes up DevOps security capabilities through Apolicy acquisition
Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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Sysdig plans to enhance its DevOps capabilities by acquiring cloud-native app development firm Apolicy for an undisclosed sum.
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Tech support scams remain a global threat - Microsoft
Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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email security
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Tactics used by fraudsters to victimise users online have evolved over time, from pure cold calling to more sophisticated ploys.
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What Is TLS 1.2 — and why should we still care?
Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
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breach prevention
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TLS 1.2, the improved version of the Transport Layer Security protocol, is crucial for data security as TLS 1.0 and 1.1 become unsupported.