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McAfee collaborates with Atlassian to bolster security for cloud adopters
Tue, 12th May 2020
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McAfee partners with Atlassian to enhance cloud security, allowing joint customers to apply advanced data protections and threat detection via MVISION Cloud.
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Developers using Firebase urged to check configuration after leak exposed
Tue, 12th May 2020
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Urgent! Developers using Firebase must check configuration: Comparitech finds 4.8% of apps on Google Play leak personal data, risking millions of users.
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Trend Micro: COVID-19 related malware and spam on the rise
Mon, 11th May 2020
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Malware and spam related to COVID-19 are increasing globally, with the US identified as the top location, according to Trend Micro.
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Consumers putting convenience over security due to COVID-19 restrictions
Mon, 11th May 2020
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COVID-19 restrictions have shifted consumer priorities, with many now favouring convenience over online security, reveals Callsign research.
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DDoS attacks doubled in Q1 2020 as attackers target remote workers
Mon, 11th May 2020
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DDoS attacks surged in Q1 2020, doubling from Q4 2019 as threat actors exploited the shift to remote work and learning, reports Kaspersky.
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Cisco ASA firewall users urged to patch systems now
Mon, 11th May 2020
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Since early January 2020, the number of internet-accessible Cisco ASA devices considered vulnerable has jumped from 170,000 to 220,000.
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CrowdStrike top-rated in Peer Insights for endpoint protection
Mon, 11th May 2020
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Has the highest rating among vendors in May 2020 Gartner Peer Insights ‘Voice of the Customer’ for Endpoint Detection and Response Solutions.
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VPN provider Hide My Ass promises no more user logging
Mon, 11th May 2020
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HMA (Hide My Ass; the VPN provider owned by Avast, is launching a new 'no logging policy (NLP)' to enhance user privacy.
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What lies beneath – the new power of video
Mon, 11th May 2020
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Video cameras are transforming from passive surveillance tools to dynamic assets, offering advanced analytics, enhanced security, and operational efficiencies.
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CenturyLink launches solution to combat insider threats
Fri, 8th May 2020
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The solution employs behavioural analytics algorithms to find malicious user activities and automates the review of privileged account activities.
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Zoom buys encryption startup in its first-ever acquisition
Fri, 8th May 2020
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Zoom has today announced its first-ever acquisition in its nine year history, absorbing Keybase, a secure messaging platform in a bid to up its security game.
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Check Point uncovers five year cyber espionage campaign
Fri, 8th May 2020
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Naikon’s primary method is exploit the trust and diplomatic relations between departments and governments to increase the chances of its attack succeeding.
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Fortinet launches new enterprise network firewall
Fri, 8th May 2020
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It is engineered to enable an innovative, security-driven networking approach that seamlessly integrates networking with security.
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Concerns over hygiene sends biometric device revenue spiralling
Thu, 7th May 2020
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According to ABI Research, the market for biometric devices will plummet by US$2 billion over the course of 2020.
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Fortinet delivers dominant Q1 2020 financial results
Thu, 7th May 2020
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The cybersecurity company saw gains in almost every category for its financial results of the first quarter of the year.
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Attivo Networks signs on Shelde as security channel partner
Thu, 7th May 2020
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Attivo Networks has partnered with Melbourne-based Shelde to boost its Australian presence by leveraging Shelde's cybersecurity expertise and market reach.
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COVID-19: How analysis of IoT devices highlights our changing behaviour
Thu, 7th May 2020
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COVID-19 has reshaped consumer and enterprise behaviour, as revealed by ExtraHop's IoT device analysis, highlighting long-term security risks.
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Interview: Yubico ANZ vice president on passwords in the modern world
Thu, 7th May 2020
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Passwords have been around for a long time, but their effectiveness is being called into question. Yubico's Geoff Schomburgk shares his thoughts.
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LogicMonitor partners with Aquion to reach Aussie channel
Thu, 7th May 2020
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Partners can build, integrate, resell and implement the company's cloud-based platform to monitor hybrid IT environments.
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Half of employees watch adult content on devices they use for work
Thu, 7th May 2020
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Half of remote workers are streaming adult content on the same devices they use for their jobs, according to a Kaspersky report, raising cybersecurity concerns.