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Cryptomining dethrones ransomware as 2018’s top threat - Webroot
Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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This report also highlights the importance of implementing a robust and evolving security approach to protect valuable data and keep systems secure.

Exclusive: Why social media platforms are so vulnerable to cyber threats
Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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Social media platforms are increasingly at risk of cyber threats, with six breaches in 2018 exposing over 56% of compromised records globally.

Interview: Hitachi Vantara talks challenges of compliance in financial services
Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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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.

Credential theft industry booming in US, declining in Asia & EU
Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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New research reveals the US is ripe for harvest, but Blueliv says the declines in EU and Asia are almost definitely only temporary.

Chinese espionage: Sweating Apple insists breach allegations are ‘not true’
Tue, 9th Oct 2018
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The dust still hasn't settled on the report that caused Supermicro's stocks to collapse, and now Apple is stressing its innocence.

Google shutting down Google+ after covering up privacy bug
Tue, 9th Oct 2018
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Google’s management was aware of the bug but chose not to share it with the public to avoid scrutiny by regulators.

Access to thousands of breached sites found on Russian underground market
Tue, 9th Oct 2018
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healthtech
MagBo marketplace trades in 3,000 hacked websites, with some access starting at 50p, impacting diverse sectors.

Industrial control systems: How to approach OT cybersecurity
Tue, 9th Oct 2018
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To secure facilities, operational technology and IT security must come together. PAS Global spoke to industry experts for their strategies.

Logicalis makes move on Australia with CNI acquisition
Tue, 9th Oct 2018
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The Australian operation of the group, Thomas Duryea Logicalis is confident the acquisition will bolster is hybrid IT abilities.

How online retail businesses need to bundle security into customer experience
Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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eCommerce sites, in particular, are increasingly targeted by hackers due to the sensitive payment card information.

Machine learning is a double-edged sword for cyber security
Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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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.

Supermicro, Apple, & Amazon vs crippling scandal – who’s lying?
Sat, 6th Oct 2018
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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%.

Security spending to reach $133.7bil in 2022 – IDC
Fri, 5th Oct 2018
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The United States will be largest geographic market for security solutions with total spending of $39.3 billion this year.

Carbon Black: Is your cyber panic room ready?
Fri, 5th Oct 2018
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Cybersecurity expert warns of a 'cyber winter' with a surge in destructive attacks, urging digital 'panic rooms'.

Exclusive: Are we heading for the cyber security dark ages?
Fri, 5th Oct 2018
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Businesses must evolve and focus on increasing the time attackers spend within corporate systems, says Rackspace ANZ GM.

Report finds AI is a key cybersecurity weapon in the IoT era
Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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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.

Exclusive: Moving away from passwords to two-factor authentication
Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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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.

Exclusive: Why businesses should be transparent about data collection
Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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Data and analytics are key to modern businesses, but ethics must be considered. This interview discusses the power and challenges of data collection.

Palo Alto Networks to expand cloud security capabilities with RedLock acquisition
Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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The acquisition is expected to close during Palo Alto Networks fiscal first quarter, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Financial services breaches nearly triple in two years - Bitglass
Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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Bitglass' 2018 Financial Breach Report reveals a significant increase in breaches, with three times as many reported compared to 2016.