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Cryptomining dethrones ransomware as 2018’s top threat - Webroot
Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
This report also highlights the importance of implementing a robust and evolving security approach to protect valuable data and keep systems secure.
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Exclusive: Why social media platforms are so vulnerable to cyber threats
Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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social media
Social media platforms are increasingly at risk of cyber threats, with six breaches in 2018 exposing over 56% of compromised records globally.
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Interview: Hitachi Vantara talks challenges of compliance in financial services
Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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storage
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fintech
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risk & compliance
Technology is advancing a lot quicker, and the incumbent banks need to be more up to speed but are held back by a lot of legacy systems.
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Credential theft industry booming in US, declining in Asia & EU
Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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iam
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
New research reveals the US is ripe for harvest, but Blueliv says the declines in EU and Asia are almost definitely only temporary.
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Chinese espionage: Sweating Apple insists breach allegations are ‘not true’
Tue, 9th Oct 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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supply chain
The dust still hasn't settled on the report that caused Supermicro's stocks to collapse, and now Apple is stressing its innocence.
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Google shutting down Google+ after covering up privacy bug
Tue, 9th Oct 2018
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Google’s management was aware of the bug but chose not to share it with the public to avoid scrutiny by regulators.
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Access to thousands of breached sites found on Russian underground market
Tue, 9th Oct 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
MagBo marketplace trades in 3,000 hacked websites, with some access starting at 50p, impacting diverse sectors.
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Industrial control systems: How to approach OT cybersecurity
Tue, 9th Oct 2018
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity strategy
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pas global
To secure facilities, operational technology and IT security must come together. PAS Global spoke to industry experts for their strategies.
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Logicalis makes move on Australia with CNI acquisition
Tue, 9th Oct 2018
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virtualisation
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daas
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microsoft
The Australian operation of the group, Thomas Duryea Logicalis is confident the acquisition will bolster is hybrid IT abilities.
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How online retail businesses need to bundle security into customer experience
Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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crm
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eCommerce sites, in particular, are increasingly targeted by hackers due to the sensitive payment card information.
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Machine learning is a double-edged sword for cyber security
Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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IT departments and security decision-makers need to understand the complexity of AI in cyber security, and how to strike a balance between risk and reward.
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Supermicro, Apple, & Amazon vs crippling scandal – who’s lying?
Sat, 6th Oct 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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A Bloomberg report claims that Supermicro sold motherboards with Chinese spy chips to Apple and Amazon, causing Supermicro's stock to plummet by 40%.
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Security spending to reach $133.7bil in 2022 – IDC
Fri, 5th Oct 2018
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cloud services
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mssp
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analyst report
The United States will be largest geographic market for security solutions with total spending of $39.3 billion this year.
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Carbon Black: Is your cyber panic room ready?
Fri, 5th Oct 2018
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opinion
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Cybersecurity expert warns of a 'cyber winter' with a surge in destructive attacks, urging digital 'panic rooms'.
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Exclusive: Are we heading for the cyber security dark ages?
Fri, 5th Oct 2018
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ai
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security week
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bso
Businesses must evolve and focus on increasing the time attackers spend within corporate systems, says Rackspace ANZ GM.
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Report finds AI is a key cybersecurity weapon in the IoT era
Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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firewalls
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network security
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iot
AI is emerging as a crucial cybersecurity tool in the IoT era, with 51% of Australian firms recognising its importance, a Ponemon Institute study shows.
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Exclusive: Moving away from passwords to two-factor authentication
Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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biometrics
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mfa
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iam
In an era of rampant cyber attacks, companies like Amazon are testing sophisticated zero log-in tech, aiming to make passwords a thing of the past.
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Exclusive: Why businesses should be transparent about data collection
Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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quantum computing
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talend
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analyst report
Data and analytics are key to modern businesses, but ethics must be considered. This interview discusses the power and challenges of data collection.
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Palo Alto Networks to expand cloud security capabilities with RedLock acquisition
Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The acquisition is expected to close during Palo Alto Networks fiscal first quarter, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
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Financial services breaches nearly triple in two years - Bitglass
Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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malware
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fintech
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cloud security
Bitglass' 2018 Financial Breach Report reveals a significant increase in breaches, with three times as many reported compared to 2016.