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Apple issues clarification on extent of iOS malware infection
Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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Apple clarifies that an iOS malware attack impacted fewer than a dozen Uighur-focused websites, dismissing Google's claims of mass exploitation.
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Security flaw left Android phones open to SMS phishing attacks found
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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smartphones
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endpoint protection
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phishing
A security flaw in Samsung, Huawei, LG, Sony and other Android phones leaves users open to SMS phishing attacks, Check Point Research reports.
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Board members in ANZ most engaged in cybersecurity – Infosys
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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The research highlights how cybersecurity is a top priority for organisations in the ANZ market, with boards taking a more hands-on approach to cybersecurity.
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Trustwave platform brings more visibility and control cloud security
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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multi-cloud
Trustwave unveils the Fusion platform, revolutionising cloud security with enhanced visibility and control for corporate and government environments.
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VMware's open pledge to help partners and customers make their mark
Mon, 9th Sep 2019
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multi-cloud
VMware revolutionizes enterprise tech with Tanzu, SD-WAN efficiency, and new cloud offerings unveiled at VMworld 2019.
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DTCC and Accenture unveil research on blockchain governance model
Mon, 9th Sep 2019
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modernisation
The study introduces model that addresses the responsibilities and critical functions in operating and maintaining a private, permissioned DLT platform.
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Security concerns holding businesses back from digital transformation
Mon, 9th Sep 2019
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digital transformation
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report
The research, which comprised a series of qualitative interviews and a quantitative survey, identified three key barriers.
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Number of attacked medical devices declines globally, but not in APAC - Kaspersky
Mon, 9th Sep 2019
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Global cyber attacks on medical devices have dropped since the WannaCry ransomware, but the Asia Pacific region sees no such decline, warns Kaspersky.
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Proofpoint integrates people-centric protection with Okta’s Identity Cloud
Mon, 9th Sep 2019
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The partnership aims to bolster the security posture for organisations’ very attacked people (VAPs) by applying additional adaptive security controls.
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Scale Computing integrates Acronis services into HC3 platform
Fri, 6th Sep 2019
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data protection
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The Scale Computing HC3 platform will now include Acronis Backup, which will deliver data protection, disaster recovery, and threat mitigation.
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Proofpoint and CrowdStrike partner on endpoint protection integration
Thu, 5th Sep 2019
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endpoint protection
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email security
Proofpoint partners with CrowdStrike to enhance endpoint protection, integrating advanced email threat intelligence with Falcon's cloud-based security.
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AlgoSec announces new features to improve Cisco ACI automation and application visibility
Thu, 5th Sep 2019
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network infrastructure
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AlgoSec A30 release delivers new automation capabilities that enable zero-touch security management across SDN, cloud and on-premise networks.
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Why there is a critical need to fix network comms security - Kemp
Thu, 5th Sep 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
With enterprise data breaches on the rise, regulatory fines continue to surge. Implementing TLS 1.3 is now crucial despite its challenges for IT teams.
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Enterprises must get serious about data governance - Ecosystm
Thu, 5th Sep 2019
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data protection
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data analytics
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martech
Just as health records being found in a dumpster was a risk in the 20th century, the risks of sloppy data management are real and rising.
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How the iPhone malware discovery affects Apple users – Malwarebytes
Wed, 4th Sep 2019
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
The malware implant has been patched, but iPhone users should ensure they’re running on the latest version of iOS (12.1.4) to leverage the security patches.
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F&S: Global first responder C3I spending to near US$100 million
Wed, 4th Sep 2019
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wireless networks
Providing solutions that can make cross-agency sharing and access efficient and effective will augment growth prospects, finds Frost & Sullivan.
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Illusive Networks joins LogRhythm technology alliance partner program
Wed, 4th Sep 2019
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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The resulting integration will provide real-time, post-breach threat detection while enhancing and automating incident response.
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Gartner names Trend Micro leader in endpoint protection platforms
Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
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endpoint protection
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microsoft
The endpoint is increasingly the frontline in the war against cyber-threats and IT teams are overwhelmed by the volume of alerts they must manage.
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Blockchain revenues to near US$10B despite 2018 crypto winter
Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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blockchain
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supply chain
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venture capital
This year blockchain is starting to find its feet as innovators find the use-cases that suit the specific areas in which it can provide value.
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Sophos named Magic Quadrant Leader, changes up APAC channel staff
Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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endpoint protection
This is the 11th time in a row Sophos has been positioned as Leader and shaken up its APAC and ANZ channel execs.