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Latest Ford and Volkswagen smart cars pose 'serious' privacy and security risk
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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data privacy
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Investigations reveal security flaws in Ford and VW smart cars, exposing drivers to privacy breaches and hackers' control over critical vehicle functions.
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Zscaler appoints new ANZ channels head
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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Based in Melbourne, Farrokhnia will be responsible for developing the Zscaler channel in line with the company’s growth strategies.
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Google Meet's popularity explodes as video becomes the new normal
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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Google Meet sees explosive growth, adding over two million new users daily as global reliance on remote communication surges amid the pandemic.
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Zscaler announces acquisition of Cloudneeti, doubling down on data protection
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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Zscaler plans to acquire Cloudneeti, a Cloud Security Posture Management firm, to enhance data protection on its Cloud Security Platform.
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Interview: Cohesity ANZ director on data management in a COVID-19 world
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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data management
COVID-19 has reshaped data management, says Cohesity's Steve Coad. Companies must now tackle cloud storage, backup solutions, and soaring cybercrime threats.
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Remote working: Four things businesses must do now
Mon, 13th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
The COVID-19-10 outbreak has seen remote working shift from being a business perk to the new way of life for many employees and businesses across the world.
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Data61 launches foundation to advance critical systems security
Sat, 11th Apr 2020
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data61
Australia's Data61 has established the seL4 Foundation to focus on the development of the seL4 microkernel and related technologies.
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Acronis urges governments to consider cybersecurity for healthcare sector
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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During the time of COVID-19 more healthcare facilities have been under threat from cyber attacks, according to Acronis.
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Trend Micro reveals misconfigurations are No. 1 cause of cloud security issues
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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cloud security
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apm
The company says it identifies 230 million misconfigurations on average each day – proof, it says, that this risk is prevalent and widespread.
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Bitdefender reveals new botnet which 'puts others to shame'
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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malware
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ddos
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cybersecurity
Bitdefender has discovered a powerful new IoT botnet, 'dark_nexus,' that dwarfs previous threats with advanced features and complex DDoS tactics.
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Interview: Aura GM on security implications for enterprise during and post-pandemic
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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phishing
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cybersecurity
The shift to remote work amid COVID-19 has intensified cyber threats, raising questions about data security and privacy. Aura GM Peter Bailey shares insights.
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NAKIVO launches new backup functionality for Office 365 & Oracle RMAN
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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cloud services
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oracle
Two latest releases introduce new features to NAKIVO Backup & Replication: reliable backup and recovery for Oracle databases and Office 365 application data.
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Interview: Ping Identity exec on why security system updates are critical during COVID-19
Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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malware
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hybrid & remote work
Ping Identity's Ashley Diffey argues that perimeter-based models must be replaced with identity-centric security, amid rising COVID-19 cyber threats.
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Glenn Maiden to lead FortiGuard Labs ANZ as director of threat intelligence
Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Glenn Maiden, a veteran in security and defence, has been appointed director of threat intelligence for FortiGuard Labs ANZ, enhancing cyber protection.
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Microsoft Teams announces commitment to privacy in wake of Zoom woes
Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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microsoft
In response to Zoom's security woes, Microsoft Teams pledges to uphold robust privacy policies amidst rising demand for virtual meetings during the pandemic.
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Trustworthy and reliable: why making data privacy a priority leads to stronger customer relationships
Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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crm
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data protection
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cx
Data privacy is more than just a moral obligation, it also affects customers' experience and a company's bottom line.
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Employee errors 'the most significant threat to personal data' - report
Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
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personal security
Employee errors are now the leading threat to personal data, surpassing hacker attacks and malicious insiders, according to an nCipher Security report.
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'Social engineering at scale': Phishing attacks milk COVID-19
Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Cybercriminals exploit COVID-19, launching phishing attacks that mimic WHO and IMF, warns Proofpoint. Fake cash promises bait users into revealing credentials.
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Google Chrome postpones changing cookie policy in wake of COVID-19
Tue, 7th Apr 2020
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Google Chrome delays its SameSite Cookie policy update due to COVID-19, to ensure stability for essential services websites like banking and healthcare.
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Opportunity knocks for robotics in world of COVID-19
Tue, 7th Apr 2020
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robots
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drones
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surveillance
ABI Research highlights that while manufacturing opportunities are down, the worlds of disinfecting, surveillance and delivery are opening.