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McAfee reports a surge of malware hidden in COVID-19 vaccine appointments
Wed, 30th Jun 2021
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malware
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casb
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cybersecurity
McAfee has released its latest Mobile Threat Report that finds a surge in new attacks targeting people’s anxiety around COVID-19.
Ignorance is bliss — for hackers
Wed, 30th Jun 2021
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Failure to employ best-of-breed security practices may result in a very uncomfortable talk with CEOs and boards of directors.
Avast finds cybercriminals are targeting gamers with cryptomining malware
Wed, 30th Jun 2021
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gaming
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blockchain
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digital entertainment
Cybercriminals are using cracked games to target gamers with cryptomining malware, earning over $2 million in cryptocurrency.
CrowdStrike takes out number one spot in IDC report
Tue, 29th Jun 2021
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ai security
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edr
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ai
CrowdStrike tops IDC's Modern Endpoint Security market share rankings, as companies prioritise EDR capabilities in remote work environments during the pandemic.
Traditional solutions fail to secure organisations against today's malware
Tue, 29th Jun 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Traditional anti-malware solutions miss nearly 75% of threats, according to new research from WatchGuard Technologies.
Gamers suffer highest growth in cyberattacks during COVID-19 pandemic
Tue, 29th Jun 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
Video game industry targeted by cyberattacks in pandemic, suffering over 240 million web application attacks in 2020 - Akamai report.
Bitcoin cyber attacks surge 200%
Tue, 29th Jun 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Bitcoin-themed cyber attacks have increased by nearly 200% since October 2020, with phishing and email compromise attacks leading the surge.
RedShield welcomes new CEO Fabian Partigliani as Andy Prow moves to board role
Tue, 29th Jun 2021
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cybersecurity
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redshield
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job moves
RedShield appoints Fabian Partigliani as CEO, taking over from cofounder Andy Prow, as the cybersecurity firm aims for global growth.
Why compliance is a holistic business enabler—and visibility is key to compliance
Mon, 28th Jun 2021
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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tanium
Compliance has gotten a bad rap in recent years, with the sentiment around organisational compliance being one of ‘burden’, ‘red-tape’ and ‘imposition’.
Phishing emails harvest personal details from LinkedIn members
Mon, 28th Jun 2021
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
Phishing emails pretending to be from LinkedIn have been intercepted, aiming to steal personal details, says MailGuard.
Almost 300% increase in harmful online content cases reported during pandemic
Mon, 28th Jun 2021
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cyberbullying
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online harrassment
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aras
Harmful online content cases have surged by 292% during the pandemic, according to a new study by Report Harmful Content.
Illumio closes $225m funding round, drives zero trust security
Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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malware
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multi-cloud
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zero trust security
Illumio secures $225m in Series F funding, with Thoma Bravo leading the round, to reach a valuation of $2.75bn.
Ransomware decreases as criminals customise attacks on larger, more lucrative targets - McAfee Report
Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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malware
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ddos
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casb
McAfee has released its latest cybersecurity report analysing cybercriminal activity related to malware and cyber threats in the first quarter of 2021.
Microsoft showcases what's new in Windows 11
Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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microsoft
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windows
Microsoft officially announces details of the upcoming Windows 11 operating system, and yes, it's a free upgrade for eligible Windows 10 PCs.
Study finds no accountability for cyberattacks within organisations
Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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siem
There is a disconnect between business decision makers and security teams, despite new risks from remote working and the growth in ransomware.
Jamf adds compliance, threat detection, and passwordless authentication
Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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mdm
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advanced persistent threat protection
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passwordless
Apple enterprise management specialist Jamf has expanded its security capabilities, including compliance, passwordless authentication, and threat detection.
Cloudflare integrates with top data analytics platforms
Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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microsoft azure
Cloudflare has partnered with Microsoft Azure, Splunk, Datadog and Sumo Logic to help businesses solve security and performance challenges.
Splunk takes data-centric approach to security with new platform
Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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siem
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Splunk launches Splunk Security Cloud, a data-centric security platform offering advanced analytics, automated operations, and threat intelligence.
Rethinking endpoint management in the post-BYOD workplace
Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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endpoint protection
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breach prevention
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edr
Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM) can keep exploits confined to users' devices and control employee access to sensitive applications.
Huge gap in workforce privacy, 63% of organisations want employee privacy, only 34% achieve it
Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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data privacy
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
DTEX Systems report finds 63% of IT professionals value employee privacy, while only 34% of organizations effectively protect it.