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What happens when encryption and security certificates go awry?
Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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encryption
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key management
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certificate expiry
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have warned that compromised certificates in a PKI environment can lead to data breaches.
Hosted Network partners with NetCrypt to provide all-in-one data security solution
Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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data protection
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edge computing
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dlp
Hosted Network and NetCrypt unveil a new ultra-secure cloud file server solution aimed at addressing rising data security threats and compliance requirements.
Data centres beware: New report predicts imminent attacks
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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Cryptomining is increasingly outdoing ransomware in popularity but cybercriminals are running out of CPU, painting data centres as prime targets.
STUDY: How security managers protect data in public and private clouds
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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private cloud
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encryption
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cloud security
More data is being stored in the cloud, where IT departments have less control over it – and this trend is only set to continue.
SURVEY: 70% of customers would leave a business after a breach
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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encryption
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breach prevention
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data privacy
A recent study from Gemalto proves it’s not just data that is lost following a breach – you’ll lose most of your customers too.
Agile Digital & Vault Systems bring blockchain to cloud security
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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cloud security
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blockchain
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martech
Blockchain is about to become part of the Australian cloud market, thanks to a partnership between two Australian tech firms.
Equinix launches encryption SaaS for data centers & cloud
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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encryption
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dc
Equinix has launched Equinix SmartKey, a key management and encryption SaaS for data protection across data centers and the cloud.
iPhone unlockers set a dangerous precedent for abuse, says security expert
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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smartphones
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encryption
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personal computing devices
Apple's attempts to prevent iPhone unlocking have been circumvented by a third-party provider, potentially giving law enforcement access to sensitive data.
How data security could help you avoid NDB breach reporting
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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data protection
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encryption
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breach prevention
If you don't understand NDB, you may face substantial penalties including fines, lost customers and increased risk of future data breaches.
Australia ranks 8th as a global target for cryptomining attacks
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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phishing
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email security
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wireless networks
Cryptomining is becoming a popular revenue stream for cybercriminals as the ransomware market becomes too crowded.
Google rolls out phishing prevention amongst new G Suite security features
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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smartphones
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mfa
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phishing
Updates include phishing prevention, mobile device management, security keys for two-factor authentication, Information Rights Management, and more.
Cloud misconceptions aplenty in 2018 – Here’s a rundown
Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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firewalls
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cloud security
Barracuda research has revealed there are many misconceptions surrounding cloud, with the most common being that it's not as secure as on-premise.
Businesses face 'cyber black holes' without complete visibility
Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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iot security
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network visibility
High-profile breaches tend to have a similar storyline: old, unpatched vulnerabilities, advanced persistent threats, and a lack of visibility.
Canalys says SECaaS growing rapidly, while vendors struggle to keep up
Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Security-as-a-Service offerings surged in 2017 according to Canalys, but vendors like Symantec struggle to meet unpredictable investor expectations.
Identity theft is on the rise — users must respond
Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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vpns
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phishing
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physical security
Of course, identity theft isn’t a purely online phenomenon. Criminals can use details found in the post or from discarded documents.
Report finds legacy cybersecurity a cinch for modern cybercrime
Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Data collected in 2017 shows that attacks like ransomware and cryptojacking are easily bypassing legacy security solutions due to lax businesses.
Zuckerberg admits “we made mistakes” in Facebook data breach
Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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facebook
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has released a statement following the revelation that data from 50 million people was misused.
Alcatel strike deal with Family Zone to pre-load security software on devices sold in ANZ
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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parental control
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The deal is set to commence in mid-2018 on a three-year term, with a global rollout upon a successful implementation.
Data#3 and Tenable join forces to expand cybersecurity services for customers
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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data#3
According to Data#3, Tenable’s solutions portfolio and expertise will help their customers detect vulnerabilities and threats.
Expert says thriving IoT security market “shouldn’t surprise anyone”
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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iot security
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iot
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cybersecurity
After Gartner forecast IoT security spending to hit US$3.1b in 2021, Huntsman's Piers Wilson says IoT vulnerabilities are being found all the time.