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A winning proposition for critical infrastructure
Thu, 28th May 2020
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Network surveillance not only secures critical infrastructure but also boosts operational efficiency and health and safety practices, proving to be invaluable.
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Months on, many organisations still don't have secure remote access - report
Thu, 28th May 2020
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Despite remote work becoming the norm, 41% of organisations haven't bolstered secure remote access, says Bitglass report; 65% risk data on personal devices.
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HackerOne hits $100M milestone with bug bounties
Thu, 28th May 2020
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HackerOne's ethical hackers have collectively earned USD $100M in bug bounties, marking a significant milestone in combating global cybersecurity threats.
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DigiCert receives top award from Frost & Sullivan thanks to agile approach
Thu, 28th May 2020
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DigiCert wins Frost and Sullivan's 2020 Global Company of the Year for pioneering technologies and setting new standards in internet security.
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LogRhythm launches Remote Workforce Visibility with promotion
Thu, 28th May 2020
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LogRhythm offers Remote Workforce Visibility for organisations to monitor remote working conditions, with a month to month subscription plan.
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Chinks in the armour: Why the post COVID-19 cloud is easy game for cybercriminals
Thu, 28th May 2020
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Now’s the time for CIOs to pause and make sure their digital transformation projects are fit for today, and the future.
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Cybercriminals seeking greater anonymity online, Trend Micro states
Wed, 27th May 2020
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Cybercriminals have switched to eCommerce platforms and communication using Discord for greater anonymity, according to new research from Trend Micro.
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Channel guru brings Bufferzone to ANZ
Wed, 27th May 2020
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Technology pioneer Greg Wyman launches Bufferzone Security in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to protect businesses from advanced cyber threats.
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Cyber alert: tackling the unseen risk that could sink your business in 2020
Wed, 27th May 2020
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A successful cyber attack can have many implications for your business, including a price tag you may be unwilling or unable to pay.
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Cybercriminals after money more than anything else - Verizon report
Wed, 27th May 2020
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Of all the things cybercriminals aim to accomplish in their illicit activities, money still takes centre stage.
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Australians uneasy about facial recognition tech - report
Tue, 26th May 2020
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Half of Australians believe their privacy is being invaded by the tech, and two-thirds think they should be able to opt out of databases using it.
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Current security practices 'grossly inadequate' for protecting cloud infrastructures - report
Tue, 26th May 2020
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Research by Accurics reveals current cloud security practices are woefully inadequate, exposing over 30 billion records in just two years.
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Swann releases two new smart security cameras
Tue, 26th May 2020
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Swann introduces the innovative Tracker Security Camera and the Enforcer Camera System, enhancing home and business security with cutting-edge features.
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Cost-effective security key demand for MSPs
Mon, 25th May 2020
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Acronis survey reveals that security is the most in-demand service from managed service providers, with 97% prioritizing data protection.
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Cybercriminals exploiting virus fears to gain access to corporate IT systems
Mon, 25th May 2020
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COVID-19 may have changed the way many people work, but this doesn’t have to mean companies must accept lower levels of security.
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Microsoft warns of huge email phishing scam
Mon, 25th May 2020
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Microsoft alerts users to a massive COVID-19 phishing scam using bogus John Hopkins emails to install a dangerous remote access tool on victims' systems.
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Five wine-tasting tips that should be applied to network security
Mon, 25th May 2020
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Applying wine-tasting strategies to network security offers novel insights. Discover five tips to better identify network vulnerabilities and threats.
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Report: Tech industry most attacked sector
Fri, 22nd May 2020
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Tech firms face a growing onslaught as cyber criminals exploit COVID-19 disruptions; NTT reports a 70% surge in attacks, with IoT weaponisation on the rise.
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40% of APAC consumers have dealt with personal data breaches
Fri, 22nd May 2020
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A Kaspersky survey reveals 40% of APAC consumers have faced personal data breaches, with over half equally worried about physical and virtual safety.
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CrowdStrike expands Linux protection, adds machine learning prevention
Fri, 22nd May 2020
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CrowdStrike says its solution delivers proven breach prevention and visibility from its cloud-delivered platform via a single lightweight agent.