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CrowdStrike raises $100m in massive funding round backed by Accel & Telstra
Tue, 30th May 2017
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ai security
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Endpoint security provider CrowdStrike has completed a $100m Series D funding round to support global growth and meet demand for its products.
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US takes down Nigerian scammers involved in large scale fraud network
Tue, 30th May 2017
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
US Department of Justice took down three of the main perpetrators who were part of a large-scale romance fraud network.
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The evolution of connected vehicles: Security critical when lives are at stake
Tue, 30th May 2017
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cloud security
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cartech
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cybersecurity
The Cloud Security Alliance has released a report on connected car security, covering design and attack vectors.
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It's time to pick up the pace on HTTPS encryption, survey finds
Tue, 30th May 2017
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encryption
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martech
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cybersecurity
Less than half of internet sites support HTTPS, despite it being a 'must have' for all businesses, a new survey has found.
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The three types of employees that can cause a data breach
Mon, 29th May 2017
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malware
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edutech
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breach prevention
More and more companies are realizing that trusted & trained employees can also pose an enormous threat. We have identified three types of employees.
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NAB phishing scams making the rounds, MailGuard reports
Mon, 29th May 2017
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fintech
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phishing
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email security
A new wave of bank phishing emails is hitting recipients, this time from attackers impersonating National Australia Bank.
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Poor password choices make it easy for credential stuffing attacks, Digital Shadows warns
Mon, 29th May 2017
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iam
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passwords
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digital shadows
Password re-use across businesses is a major cause of cyber breaches, according to a new report from Digital Shadows.
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Protecting your identity - what every Australian needs to know
Mon, 29th May 2017
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
Your identity is as dear to you as your life. Now, imagine having your identity stolen from you without your knowledge.
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Hackers target subtitle files in major media players - including VLC
Mon, 29th May 2017
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malware
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
VLC, Kodi, Popcorn-Time and strem.io media players have vulnerabilities that allows attackers to take over your entire device.
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Gemalto's perspective: Hacking for the greater good
Mon, 29th May 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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gemalto
Ethical hackers are now one of the most important and effective tools at strengthening collective security and making the cyber landscape safe.
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Forcepoint expands with new cybersecurity analytics & data centre offerings
Fri, 26th May 2017
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hyperscale
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Forcepoint introduces updated cloud security portfolio, aiming to accelerate secure adoption of cloud applications.
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Silver Peak on how SD-WAN makes regional hubs a reality
Fri, 26th May 2017
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saas
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network infrastructure
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Debate has raged on for decades over WAN architecture. Hub-and-spoke or fully distributed mesh, which is better?.
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Gartner asks: Do you have a ticking time-bomb in your network?
Thu, 25th May 2017
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hyperscale
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dc
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A growing number of network and security vendors have said that some product lines have an increasing likelihood of total system failure.
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WannaCry shines spotlight on data privacy and compliance regulations
Thu, 25th May 2017
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risk & compliance
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verne
In the case of a ransomware attack, the liability and consequences to victims can often stretch far beyond the results of lost data.
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Cylance unveils security solution to tackle airgapped & offline networks
Thu, 25th May 2017
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endpoint protection
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ai security
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edr
Cylance tackles offline cyber threats with innovative AI-powered CylanceOPTICS security solution, safeguarding airgapped networks.
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Report urges organisations to be wary of BYOD and rogue employees
Wed, 24th May 2017
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smartphones
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online fraud
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Almost half of APAC businesses lack specific policies on personal device use for work, leaving them vulnerable to security threats, according to EY.
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NEC makes hearable tech prototype for 'safer authentication'
Wed, 24th May 2017
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wearables
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digital signage
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mfa
NEC develops 'hearable' technology using ear characteristics for password-free authentication. Prototype includes motion sensor and GPS.
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Victorian Govt aims to create the first 'cyber ready' state in Australia
Wed, 24th May 2017
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cybersecurity
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skills gap
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victorian government
Victoria aims be Australia's first truly cyber ready state - and at the centre of the fast-growing cybersecurity ecosystem.
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Distil Networks & Cloud Distribution bring bot mitigation to APAC
Wed, 24th May 2017
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cybersecurity
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cloud distribution
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bots
Distil Networks's bot detection and mitigation technology has finally landed on local shores, thanks to a distribution deal with Cloud Distribution.
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Aquion catches PhishMe in new distribution deal
Wed, 24th May 2017
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phishing
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email security
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phishme
Aquion has inked a deal to distribute and resell phishing defence solutions vendor PhishMe’s products in Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific.