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Ransomware on the rise, creeping into business critical systems
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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ransomware
Verizon's comprehensive annual DBIR report has just been released with a number of shocking findings like ransomware incidents doubling in number.
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Despite a 60% breach rate, Australians have firm grasp on cybersecurity
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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biometrics
60% of Australian respondents polled in this year’s Telstra Security Report 2018 say their business has been interrupted due to a security breach.
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Microsoft, Cisco lead new global cybersecurity coalition CR²
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Microsoft, Cisco, HSBC, Mastercard, AT&T, and JP Morgan Chase have pledged to advance cybersecurity across the globe.
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ASPI demystifies Australia's 'offensive cyber' capabilities
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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offensive security
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australian signals directorate
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cyber warfare
What does Australia’s offensive cyber capabilities actually involve? It seems that many people may have the wrong idea.
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Android ransomware on the rise in APAC - Malwarebytes
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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smartphones
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malwarebytes
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technology gifts
Machine learning anomaly detections also rose by 480%, according to a Malwarebytes report on cybercrime tactics and techniques.
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While the AU govt praises the new US Cloud Act, others aren't so welcoming
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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data privacy
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law
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data sharing
Australian Government welcomes US move to allow law enforcement agencies access to overseas data to combat crime.
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'Utterly frightening': UK's critical infrastructure is under attack
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
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ncsc
​The NCSC recently issued a warning that the UK's critical infrastructure has been under cyberattack for at least a year.
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Google to ban cryptocurrency mining extensions from Chrome
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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blockchain
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google
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cryptocurrency
Google bans cryptomining extensions from the Chrome Web Store, citing misuse by developers which impacts user performance and increases power consumption.
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One year on, the WannaCry scare hasn't made healthcare security any better
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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malware
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supply chain
Connected hospitals can be exploited – and researchers believe that the WannaCry scare has only made matters worse.
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Could gamers be the best contenders for cybersecurity roles?
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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casb
New research from McAfee reveals 78% of security pros see gamers as top candidates for cybersecurity roles, due to gaming's critical skills.
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ANZ and DXC Technology form autism research partnership
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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autism
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la trobe university
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mental health
ANZ and DXC Technology join forces with La Trobe University in a pioneering partnership to enhance workplace success for individuals on the autism spectrum.
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RSA adds behavioural analytics to portfolio through Fortscale buyout
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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m&a
Cybersecurity giant RSA is now offering behavioural analytics as part of its portfolio after successfully acquiring Fortscale.
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EBOOK: The most effective way to protect data in the cloud
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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data protection
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
Depending on your company’s maturity and business goals, you need a network of people, process and technology that works together.
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Venafi announces business growth and expansion plans
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
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venafi
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morgan stanley
Venafi announces strong 2017 business growth, with over 40% subscription revenue increase and ambitious expansion plans, including expanding executive team.
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Businesses must focus on prevention, not rely on backup - emt
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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dr
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endpoint protection
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The Cyber Security Industry is shifting focus from prevention to backup and recovery, leaving businesses vulnerable.
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175 days to detect a network intruder in EMEA - just 77 in US
Sat, 7th Apr 2018
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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data privacy
A study has revealed the median time for an EMEA business to detect an intruder is more than double that in the US - and it's much worse in APAC.
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New report delves deep into cybercrime - and forecasts its future
Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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ddos
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Now in its tenth year, Trustwave has released its encyclopaedic report that details both current and future threats that are crucial to be aware of.
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Facebook is finally making changes to its data sharing controls - but is it too little, too late?
Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Most Facebook users could have had their data scraped by cyber attackers, says the social network's chief technology officer.
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1.5 billion confidential data files publicly available - that's more than 12 petabytes of data
Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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hcm
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breach prevention
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data privacy
Credit card data, medical records, payroll data, intellectual property and tax information are all available publicly online with no data protection.
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ACSC's chief welcomes Sydney's newest Security Operations Centre
Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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multi-cloud
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soc
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the missing link
Sydney’s North Shore is now home to one of the country’s newest Security Operations Centres (SOCs), which opened in Artarmon this morning.