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Interview: The dark side of biometrics - why social engineering could destroy security
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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smartphones
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biometrics
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mfa
Biometric technology may not be suitable for financial institutions due to security concerns and the risk of social engineering.
ExtraHop plucks FireEye vet as new SVP of worldwide sales
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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breach prevention
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fireeye
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extrahop
The provider of real-time IT analytics has its sights set on the security market with plans to accelerate expansion using a new leader at the helm.
Fortinet: Cybercrime ditches regional targets & goes for global 'element of surprise'
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
According to Fortinet's Global Threat Landscape Report, attackers are always looking for 'the element of surprise'.
DDoS attacks hitting 'record-breaking' levels as volumes increase 380%
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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ddos
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botnet
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nexusguard
DDoS attackers are hitting hard, fast and with no breaks in between, leading to record-breaking attacks over hours or even days.
emt Distribution inks deal for Thycotic enterprise password management solution
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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pam
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thycotic
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emt distribution
emt Distribution has ramped up its local operations after signing a master distribution deal with US priviliged account management vendor Thycotic.
LogRhythm tops in Gartner SIEM Peer Insights Customer Choice Awards
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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siem
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analyst report
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awards
LogRhythm has taken out the gold medal at Gartner's 2017 Peer Insights Customer Choice Awards for SIEM. So who won silver and bronze?.
Microsoft uncovers how cybercrime gang uses Intel tech for stealth
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Microsoft uncovers details about cybercrime group PLATINUM, targeting Southeast Asia through code injection and 'hot patching'.
WatchGuard finds Australians not sure how to deal with ransomware
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
1 in 3 Australian consumers are unsure if they are protected against ransomware, according to a survey by WatchGuard.
Fujitsu incorporates blockchain to secure data exchange networks
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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data protection
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blockchain
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fujitsu
Fujitsu champions blockchain to bolster secure data sharing, aiming for swift, safe exchanges across various industries.
Botnets are being overshadowed by ransomware - in the media, at least
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
Botnets not only harm the owners of infected computers, but others too – they can send out spam, distributing a range of scams or even ransomware.
HPE's industry-first puts silicon at the forefront of server security
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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encryption
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supply chain & logistics
The industry-first development features embedded silicon-based security into HPE's next-generation ProLiant servers.
Impersonation attacks rise 400% as email security struggles to keep up
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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email
20% of risky emails bypass security systems, according to Mimecast. Attacks like impersonation grew by 400% QoQ.
Symantec launches DLP solution that tracks data beyond company walls
Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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casb
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dlp
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personal computing devices
Symantec has unveiled new technology that automatically encrypts and tracks data as it moves outside of managed environments.
How to address the security risks created by big data
Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Big data increases the risk of cyber attacks, warns Aleron's director Alex Morkos. Organizations must take steps to protect themselves.
Thursdays are the most dangerous days for our inboxes, Proofpoint finds
Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Be especially wary of the dangers lurking in your inbox on Thursdays - because that's when malicious email attachments are likely to spike.
Hooligans! Mexican bike gang charged with hacking Jeep Wranglers
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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cybersecurity
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hacking
Nine members of a Mexican-based motorcycle gang have been charged with stealing 150 Jeep Wranglers worth at least $US 4.5 million.
Trend Micro's ten steps for securing our smart cities
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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smart cities
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iot
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trend micro
Right now there are 250 smart city projects underway in 178 cities worldwide, but how do those projects tackle cybersecurity?.
Here's why WannaCry might be the tip of the iceberg
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Much ink is still being expended trying to determine who was responsible for WannaCry and what their motives were. But there's a bigger lesson here.
Financial services cybersecurity pain points security providers must consider
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
It is now paramount for financial services organisations to implement an architecture and strategy that has the capacity to support global trends.
Gemalto a driving force behind East Timor's new ePassport initiative
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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biometrics
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passports
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gemalto
East Timor to issue e-passports with help from Gemalto and Visi Mitra Unipessoal Lda, aiming to enhance border security.