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Expert comment: What the Collection #2-5 data dump means for credential abuse
Mon, 4th Feb 2019
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mfa
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phishing
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email security
TechDay spoke to experts and executives in the security industry about the data leak and the implications on phishing and credential stuffing.
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Why Australia needs more compliance experts
Mon, 4th Feb 2019
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cloud services
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regulation
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data regulation
Australia faces a booming demand for risk and compliance experts, as over 60% of executives aim to expand their teams, the latest Compliance Index reveals.
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DigiCert Labs to research postquantum cryptography & ML
Mon, 4th Feb 2019
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encryption
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certification
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digicert
The new research lab will collaborate with university researchers and industry leaders on ways to develop innovative approaches to security challenges.
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IT security teams suffering an 'image problem'
Mon, 4th Feb 2019
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cybersecurity
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it budget
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thycotic
Security professionals feel like they are perceived as ‘policemen’, and 13% say they experience negativity from colleagues all the time.
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Expert asserts BaaS ‘critical for data centre security’
Mon, 4th Feb 2019
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dr
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hyperscale
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blockchain
In an IT world clogged with acronyms, Comport says there is one that many data centres are failing to properly implement.
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Achieving uncompromising security without compromising privacy
Fri, 1st Feb 2019
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endpoint protection
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casb
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edr
Navigating the BYOD era, companies must balance robust security measures with user privacy, steering away from invasive MDM to agentless solutions.
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Nation-state actors leverage insiders for economic espionage
Fri, 1st Feb 2019
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
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industry experts
Flashpoint's Eric Lackey reveals the true cost of state-sponsored cyber espionage and just how rampant it actually is.
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Massive 2.2bil-username data dump leaked on dark web
Fri, 1st Feb 2019
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mfa
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iam
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data leak
A colossal 2.2 billion unique usernames and passwords have surfaced on the dark web in the second major data dump in two weeks, rocking cybersecurity experts.
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LogRhythm: Foster a culture of cybersecurity awareness
Fri, 1st Feb 2019
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siem
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness is essential for Australian companies facing escalating cyber threats. Here's how to build it.
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Cybersecurity and compliance in an uncertain climate
Fri, 1st Feb 2019
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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industry experts
IT Governance' Alan Calder reflects on Data Protection Day and the next steps businesses should be taking for the year ahead.
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Teens prove IoT device vulnerabilities by hacking them
Fri, 1st Feb 2019
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iot
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cybersecurity
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printing
After two teens managed to hack hundreds of thousands of printers around the world, KYOCERA Document Solutions has some tips for businesses.
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Why the growing threat of scam apps demands attention
Thu, 31st Jan 2019
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malware
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cybersecurity
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apps
Unethical online advertising and app management can have serious consequences, warns ESET. Users urged to verify apps before installing to avoid scams.
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Data Protection Day highlights breadth of compliance needed
Thu, 31st Jan 2019
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data privacy
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cloud services
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gdpr
A cyber resilience strategy with defence in depth is now a fundamental part of any organisation’s approach to operational activity.
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Symantec announces new endpoint response tools
Thu, 31st Jan 2019
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endpoint protection
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partner programmes
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edr
Enterprise IT and Security Ops teams are increasingly challenged to investigate and respond to advanced and emerging threats with available resources and staff.
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Gartner: Governments to invest in analytics, security in 2019
Thu, 31st Jan 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Gartner has released the results of its 2019 CIO Survey, showing that Governments worldwide are set to scale up their investment in data analytics.
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Skyscanner opens up bug bounty for interested hackers
Thu, 31st Jan 2019
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cybersecurity
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skyscanner
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cybercrime
Skyscanner launches a public bug bounty program, offering up to USD $2,000 per vulnerability, via Bugcrowd to enhance its website, API, and mobile app security.
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4 Reasons why CISOs should adopt threat intelligence
Thu, 31st Jan 2019
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cybersecurity
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cso / ciso
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threat intelligence
ThreatQuotient’s Anthony Perridge believes the answer to security teams falling behind criminals is to deploy threat intelligence platforms.
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New report uncovers US$1.7b cryptocurrency cybercrime market
Thu, 31st Jan 2019
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blockchain
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email security
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cybersecurity
There was a staggering rise in criminal activity within the cryptocurrency market last year, despite the decline in the market.
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HPE experts line-up to share what the year ahead holds
Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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edge computing
According to these HPE bigwigs, 2019 will be the year of the edge-centric, cloud-enabled, and data-driven enterprises.
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Proofpoint: Social engineering and credential stuffing attacks up in 2018
Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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phishing
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email security
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cloud services
Proofpoint's 2018 report reveals a surge in social engineering attacks, with phishing incidents up 9% and credential compromises rising 70% since 2017.