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Keyfactor and Primekey announce partnership to automate PKI
Wed, 24th Jun 2020
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Keyfactor and Primekey have partnered to simplify and automate public key infrastructure (PKI) for large-scale enterprise and IoT deployments.
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Remote working trend bolsters cybersecurity investment - but downturn predicted
Wed, 24th Jun 2020
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A new report from Canalys indicates investment in cybersecurity has increased 9.7% - but worsening economic conditions could turn the statistic around.
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ExtraHop listed as Representative Vendor in Gartner guide
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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Gartner’s Market Guide for Network Detection and Response (NDR) has named ExtraHop as a Representative Vendor this year.
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54% rise in gaming-related cyber attacks recorded in April
Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
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Cyber attacks on gaming platforms surged by 54% in April, as lockdowns boosted player numbers, with Minecraft being the most targeted game.
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Attivo Networks partners with Zirilio to bolster managed detection
Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
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healthtech
Attivo Networks partners with Zirilio to enhance managed detection, offering integrated security solutions to tackle evolving cyber risks in the APAC region.
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Rackspace and Cloudflare join forces for managed edge security
Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
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Rackspace and Cloudflare expand partnership to offer new edge security solution, including web app firewall and DDoS protection.
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Common misconceptions about smart homes and biometrics
Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
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biometrics
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The real cause of most attacks is not biometrics itself, but the storage of biometrics data in a centralised database.
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MEF grants 3.0 SD-WAN certification to Fortinet
Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
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network infrastructure
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MEF has recently certified Fortinet’s Secure SD-WAN offering as being able to support MEF 3.0 SD-WAN services.
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IT pros report increase in security issues due to remote working
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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Remote working has led to a spike in security issues, increased workloads, and communication challenges for IT professionals, reveals Ivanti research.
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State-based cyber attack targeting Australian government and businesses
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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malware
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australian government
Prime Minister Scott Morrison told media on Friday morning that a 'malicious' attack by a state-based cyber actor is underway in the country.
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Cyber attacks use LinkedIn to target companies and employees
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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Researchers at ESET have exposed a sophisticated cyber campaign using LinkedIn messages to target companies and employees for financial gain and espionage.
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Phishing becoming more prolific and impregnable - report
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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The study, conducted with VirusTotal and WHOIS XML, analysed more than 600,000 domains to accurately track malicious activity throughout the pandemic.
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Five tips to get security-ready for the future of remote work
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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As remote work becomes permanent, companies struggle to keep data secure. Here are five crucial tips to bolster your cybersecurity defences now.
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Phishing attack exploited Samsung, Adobe servers for Office 365 credentials
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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The campaign used seemingly credible web domain names to lure its victims and bypass security filters, including from Oxford University, Adobe and Samsung.
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Gartner: Spending on information security and risk management to continue to grow in 2020
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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The coronavirus pandemic is driving short-term demand in areas such as cloud adoption, remote worker technologies and cost saving measures.
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Banks failing customers when it comes to mobile app security
Thu, 18th Jun 2020
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application security
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mobile apps
Half of mobile banking apps vulnerable to theft of funds due to flaws, with none having an acceptable level of security, says Positive Technologies.
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Oracle combines cloud automation with comms security in new solution
Thu, 18th Jun 2020
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cloud security
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Oracle’s new AI-powered Communications Security Shield Cloud proactively shields enterprises from network threats, ensuring safer, real-time communications.
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In IT security, ‘good enough’ is no longer good enough
Thu, 18th Jun 2020
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malware
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email security
Cyber attackers live by the motto ‘Never let a good crisis go to waste’, and COVID-19 delivers a perfect storm of opportunity for them.
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Microsoft releases latest edition of Security Endpoints Threats report
Wed, 17th Jun 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Microsoft's latest Security Endpoints Threats report highlights a persistent gap in cyber threat exposure between APAC's developed and developing nations.
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Why cybersecurity challenges have become a primary driver for lifecycle management
Wed, 17th Jun 2020
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Cybersecurity concerns have thrust lifecycle management into the limelight, as organisations push for secure, accelerated DevOps application development.