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Critical infrastructure protection market to skyrocket in coming years
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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risk & compliance
With crime comes the need for protection and it’s certainly no different for critical infrastructure within data centers, a new report finds.
Use of banking trojans up 50%, cryptomining still dominant malware – report
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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malware
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cybersecurity
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trojan
Check Point’s latest Global Threat Index reveals that Trojan malware families enter Top 10 Most Wanted Ranking; Cryptomining remains top of the list.
Time capsule app TimeHop breached, 21 million users affected
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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firewalls
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mfa
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cloud security
The breach occurred as an access credential to TimeHop’s cloud computing environment that didn't have multifactor authentication was compromised.
Uganda data centre raided, operator ‘held hostage’
Mon, 9th Jul 2018
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data protection
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hyperscale
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dc
Concerning news has emerged of a data centre in Uganda that was raided forcefully without warning by government officials.
Secureworks named leader in threat lifecycle services by IDC
Mon, 9th Jul 2018
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secureworks
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threat lifecycle management
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analyst report
The company’s portfolio includes subscription-based, managed and monitored security solutions in addition to security and risk consulting services.
Collaboration tool APIs leaving organisations vulnerable
Mon, 9th Jul 2018
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uc
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firewalls
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breach prevention
Alongside the migration to the cloud has been the rise of application programming interfaces (APIs) and artificial intelligence (AI).
Why voice biometrics will end the password era
Mon, 9th Jul 2018
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uc
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biometrics
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contact centre
Voice biometrics is a tried and tested security measure that more and more organisations are putting in place as more consumers ask for it.
Keep your employees on task with cloud-based desktop surveillance
Mon, 9th Jul 2018
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surveillance
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
Struggling with employee productivity? Controlio’s cloud-based desktop surveillance offers real-time monitoring to keep your staff on track and secure.
Fundamental shift: A look inside the rising role of IT in physical access control
Mon, 9th Jul 2018
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cybersecurity
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identity cards
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hid
Shifting budgets and responsibilities require IT and physical security teams to consider a fundamental change in day-to-day operations.
NBN warns users about scammers posing as staff to swipe financial details
Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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uc
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email security
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cybersecurity
It says scammers are increasingly taking the opportunity to impersonate NBN employees to take advantage of consumers.
Criminals “infect and collect” in cryptocurrency mining surge
Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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blockchain
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casb
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healthtech
Coin miner malware grew a stunning 629% in the first quarter of 2018, rocketing from around 400,000 total known samples in Q4 2017 to more than 2.9mil.
RSA says blockchain presents a new wave of cyber-risk for global organisations
Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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siem
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blockchain
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advanced persistent threat protection
The $3.1 billion global investment in blockchain solutions in 2018 presents a potential cause for alarm, according to RSA.
Automated Microsoft updates not enough to protect businesses - report
Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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microsoft
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flexera
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secunia
Security professionals need to pay attention to desktop applications because most vulnerabilities found in these types of apps can be dangerous.
Australian companies getting better at preventing focused cyberattacks
Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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accenture
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report
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cybersecurity strategy
A study by Accenture found that only one in eight focused cyberattacks are getting through versus one in three last year.
Best practices: Preventing and recovering from ransomware attacks
Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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malware
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dr
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ransomware
With ransomware attacks on the rise since 2017’s WannaCry incident, organisations must adopt robust prevention and recovery measures to protect critical data.
Six basic steps businesses can take for regulatory compliance
Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Earlier this year, the Australian government implemented the mandatory Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme, and recently Europe launched its GDPR.
Western Digital announces product line geared for AI-powered video surveillance
Thu, 5th Jul 2018
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surveillance
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ai
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cybersecurity
According to IDC, the amount of big data exabytes generated by surveillance solutions is expected to grow by 25% per year through 2021.
Hillstone Networks announces new data centre firewall solution
Thu, 5th Jul 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Hillstone Networks has unveiled the X10800, a next-gen data centre firewall offering up to 7 Tbps throughput, aimed at securing expansive cloud infrastructures.
Exclusive: Demystifying cryptojacking and how organisations can protect themselves
Thu, 5th Jul 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Cryptojacking is becoming the new go-to method for cybercriminals to monetise their malware, with a surge of 28% per quarter globally.
Australian Government signs massive $1 billion agreement with IBM
Thu, 5th Jul 2018
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quantum computing
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government
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ibm
The Australian Government has signed a AU$1 billion, five-year deal with IBM to enhance digital services with AI, blockchain, and quantum technology.