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Swann home security kit recognised for innovation
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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smart home
Swann's 4K Enforcer Kit, featuring security cameras with flashing lights and advanced features, has been honored at CES 2021.
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Fortinet promises free cybersecurity training until skills gap trend reverses
Mon, 11th Jan 2021
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network infrastructure
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Fortinet extends availability of its free self-paced Network Security Expert training courses to address cybersecurity skills gap.
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Emotet remains leading malware in global threat index
Mon, 11th Jan 2021
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The malware has impacted 7% of organisations globally, following a spam campaign which targeted more than 100,000 users per day during the holiday season.
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Cybersecurity strategies must involve every part of the organisation - study
Thu, 7th Jan 2021
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cso / ciso
In the past year, a third of the breaches incorporated social engineering techniques and the cost of a breach caused by a human error averaged to $3.33 million.
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BackupAssist partners with Wasabi for greater cyber-resilience
Thu, 7th Jan 2021
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cloud services
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BackupAssist partners with Wasabi to offer cost-effective and high-performance data backup solutions, delivering enterprise-grade cyber-resilience.
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New year, time to update your passwords
Thu, 7th Jan 2021
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The most popular passwords of 2020 were easy-to-guess number combinations, such as 123456, the word password, qwerty, iloveyou, and other uncomplicated options.
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Cyberattacks on healthcare organisations 'out of control' - Check Point
Wed, 6th Jan 2021
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Cyberattacks on healthcare organizations have increased by 45% in the last two months, making healthcare the most targeted industry, according to Check Point.
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Cybersecurity spending to increase following SolarWinds hacking
Tue, 5th Jan 2021
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Hackers breached software provider SolarWinds, directly infecting the company’s Orion software as well as several local, state and federal agencies.
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Hackers in your bedroom: Hackers targeting smart sex toys
Thu, 31st Dec 2020
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nordvpn
Hackers can gain control of internet-enabled sex devices, including a male chastity cage, according to new research.
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Palo Alto Networks advances attack surface management with Expanse
Wed, 30th Dec 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Palo Alto Networks to acquire attack surface management company, Expanse, for $670 million, enhancing its cybersecurity capabilities.
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Australians fear COVID-19 misinformation threat - study
Tue, 29th Dec 2020
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covid-19
Misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines on social media is feared to hinder Australia's vaccination efforts, according to a new poll.
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SOC as a Service market on the up, driven by greater focus on security
Mon, 28th Dec 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
The global System On a Chip (SOC) as a Service market is set to reach US$676.8 million by 2026, according to a new study from Valuates Reports.
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Holistic web protection market to reach $3.63bn by 2025
Mon, 28th Dec 2020
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ddos
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Retail, banking and technology sectors are driving the global holistic web protection market, according to new findings from Frost and Sullivan.
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Darwin to become home to world's first Indigenous operated data centre
Sat, 26th Dec 2020
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colocation
Darwin to host world's first Indigenous operated data center, promoting Indigenous representation in the tech industry.
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New research reveals evolving tactics attackers use to trick victims
Fri, 25th Dec 2020
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firewalls
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email security
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breach prevention
Barracuda's new report highlights how cybercriminals are adapting quickly to current events and new tactics, with spear-phishing attacks on the rise.
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Scammers target victims using COVID-19 vaccine news
Fri, 25th Dec 2020
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email security
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covid-19
Wave of new cybersecurity threats predicted for 2021, with scams, malware, fraud and disinformation on the rise, says NortonLifeLock.
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Kaspersky discovers COVID-19 research related cyber threats
Fri, 25th Dec 2020
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
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Kaspersky researchers have identified two APT incidents targeting COVID-19 research. The Lazarus group is thought to be responsible.
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PDI acquires Cybera and ControlScan MSS to protect against security threats
Fri, 25th Dec 2020
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controlscan
PDI acquires managed security providers Cybera and ControlScan MSS to enhance its cloud-based network security solution.
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Quantea and Attivo Networks launch joint network security solution
Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Quantea and Attivo Networks launch joint cybersecurity solution for IoT and COVID-19, aimed at reducing network breach and data loss risk.
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Christmas tech gifts pose cybersecurity risks - ProofPoint
Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
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gaming
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email security
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digital entertainment
Fraudsters are targeting last-minute Christmas shoppers via email and hackers are targeting electronic devices that feature on many wish lists.