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Survey points to forgetfulness as main reason why people reuse their passwords
Wed, 2nd May 2018
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91% of the 2000 respondents know that using the same password for multiple accounts is a security risk, but 59% continue to do it anyway.
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Uber updates bug bounty terms to stop extortion and unauthorised data collection
Tue, 1st May 2018
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Uber updates bug bounty program to include safe harbour for good faith hackers, but warns against illegal activity and extortion.
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Penten locked and loaded for next stage in secure mobility and cyber deception
Tue, 1st May 2018
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Canberra cybersecurity provider Penten is continuing to take advantage of its ‘extraordinary’ growth over the last three years.
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Once legit site found to be cryptomining, 6,000 machines infected
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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Check Point researchers discovered a previously legitimate video software download site has moved into cryptomining, earning around US$700 a day.
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Electronic lock vulnerabilities can lead attackers directly to your hotel room
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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Next time you stay at a hotel as part of a business or personal trip, you may want to ask if the hotel’s locking systems are up-to-date.
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Cyber insurance may have big part in Australia's future if data breach lawsuits gain ground
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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Class-action lawsuits may now be a reality under Australia’s mandatory notifiable data breach (NDB) legislation that is now in effect.
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Honeywell opens Asia's first Industrial Cyber Security Center of Excellence in Singapore
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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Honeywell’s Industrial Cyber Security Center of Excellence is now fully operational in Singapore’s Changi Business Park - its first in Asia.
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Why real-time visibility into big data is important for cybersecurity
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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Real-time visibility into big data could be the answer to keeping networks and endpoints secure without allocating human resources to the problem.
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ASD will not get more powers for mass surveillance on Australians
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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Rumours suggesting that the Australian Signals Directorate may get more powers to spy on Australians are completely unfounded.
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Why mandating strong cybersecurity for your remote workforce matters
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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Employees who use unprotected public or home internet connections are putting their organisation, networks, assets, and intellectual property at risk.
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Artificial intelligence oversaturation – going beyond the buzzword
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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The marketplace is awash with AI claims, but distinguishing genuine innovation from marketing fluff remains a challenge, especially in cybersecurity.
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70% of security experts say social media should be government regulated
Sat, 28th Apr 2018
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A survey has found the majority believe social media data collection needs to be regulated, despite having little faith in their governments.
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Tech Data, Equate recognised at Forcepoint APAC Partner Awards
Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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Key channel partners from across the region attended a two-day conference to learn more about Forcepoint’s human-centric security strategy.
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Forcepoint unveils new risk-adaptive approach to threat prevention
Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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Dynamic Data Protection, an automated risk response solution, harnesses the power of human-centric behaviour analytics.
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Having the right connections: Are VPNs really fit for purpose?
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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Stuart Sharp says with remote working fast becoming commonplace in today’s business landscape, IT teams are being faced with a security conundrum.
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Australia joins NATO's Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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Australia opens its first pop-up embassy in Tallinn, Estonia to support its aim of becoming a member of NATO's cyber defence hub.
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‘World’s biggest’ DDoS market BUSTED, but experts remain cynical
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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Europol has announced another major takedown that is a triumph for the ‘good guys’, but experts say it only shows how easy it is for cybercriminals.
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Bring on the fines: Survey finds most companies won’t be ready for GDPR
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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One month until GDPR comes into force and many companies are still not ready for the sanctions that come with up to €20m in fines or 4% of turnover.
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Tufin shares 5 common network security pitfalls among organisations
Wed, 25th Apr 2018
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There are several common pitfalls that businesses can fall foul of when implementing their security policies - here's five of the most prominent.
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Passwords: They're as useless as the 'g' in lasagna
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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Passwords have long been the primary method of authentication, but they're not secure. So what's the solution? Machine learning and automation.