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Cryptocurrency
Carbon Black discovers evolution of popular cryptomining campaign
Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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Attackers could theoretically pull in an estimated $1.6 million annually by leveraging this attack model, which began about two years ago.
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Over 50% of incident response requests occur after damage complete – Kaspersky
Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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Over 50% of incident response requests in 2018 were made after significant damage had already occurred, says Kaspersky's latest report.
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Fileless attacks surge as attackers look to boost ROI
Fri, 30th Aug 2019
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Fileless attacks have skyrocketed 265% this year compared to the first half of 2018, and there’s no sign that they will slow down.
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Businesses ignoring security when investing in new tech
Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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Only a quarter of organisations are prioritising security when it comes to technology investment, according to a new report by Advanced.
Vmware staircase heaven
Five winning strategies for VMware in 2019
Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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VMware & partners see surge in 2019, driven by HCI growth, cloud flexibility, cybersecurity, new influencers, and Kubernetes.
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Ransomware making a comeback, McAfee report finds
Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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McAfee Labs saw an average of 504 new threats per minute in Q1 and a resurgence of ransomware along with changes in campaign execution and code.
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CrowdStrike establishes early-stage investment fund with Accel
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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In partnership with Accel, CrowdStrike will co-invest in security startups that are building applications on the CrowdStrike Falcon platform.
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Acronis True Image 2020 automates 3-2-1 backups
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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Acronis unveils True Image 2020, the first personal solution to automate the 3-2-1 backup rule, enhancing data security with over 100 new features.
Cryptojacking
Five tips to defend against cryptojacking - Bitglass
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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As cryptojacking rises, exploiting devices to mine cryptocurrency, Bitglass shares five crucial tips to safeguard your enterprise from this covert threat.
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Google's new approach to machine learning without the privacy worries
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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Google’s Federated Learning keeps AI insightful yet private by training models on devices, then combining anonymized learnings—reducing privacy concerns.
Data centree
VMware launches software-defined networking and security stack built for multi-cloud
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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VMware networking and security portfolio delivers more automation, compliance, visibility, and scale across the data centre, cloud, branch and edge.
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Govts risk cyber attacks if they continue to demand encryption backdoors
Tue, 27th Aug 2019
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Governments demanding encryption backdoors risk national security and economic stability, say experts, threatening vulnerabilities in election infrastructure.
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VMware announces new features on Workspace ONE platform
Tue, 27th Aug 2019
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VMware introduces enhanced security, multi-cloud VDI features, and concierge services for its Workspace ONE platform, aiming to boost productivity.
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ASX, Digital Asset and VMware join forces on DLT
Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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ASX partners with Digital Asset and VMware on DLT for Australia's financial sector, aiming to replace CHESS and support financial innovations.
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Ransomware modifications double year-on-year in Q2 2019 - Kaspersky
Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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According to Kaspersky data, 232,292 unique users were targeted by such attacks – 46% more than a year ago, in Q2 2018 (158,921).
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Victoria University partners with Cisco to open Cybersecurity Training Centre
Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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Victoria University has teamed with Cisco to launch a Cybersecurity Training Centre in Melbourne’s West, aiming to bridge Australia’s critical skills gap.
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Gartner names Ping Identity leader in access management
Fri, 23rd Aug 2019
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Ping Identity named leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for access management for third consecutive year, praised for its intelligent identity solutions.
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Sophos report sheds light on Aussie cybersecurity landscape
Fri, 23rd Aug 2019
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Employee education and corporate culture are key to successful cybersecurity practices, says a new study commissioned by Sophos.
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Five ways attackers can create havoc in smart homes
Fri, 23rd Aug 2019
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Attack motives include burglaries, cyber stalking, botnet creation, cryptocurrency mining hubs, theft of personal information or financial information.
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Spear phishing techniques evolving to execute lateral attacks – Barracuda
Thu, 22nd Aug 2019
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Barracuda’s research uncovered fresh insights into how these popular attacks are evolving and the tactics used by cybercriminals to try to make them successful.