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Fortinet's security fabric tackles IoT vulnerabilities head on
Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet beefs up IoT defence, offering a strategic security fabric to address a growing cyber threat landscape in a connected world.
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Entrust your cyber security secrets to a safe pair of hands
Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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we live security
Imagine, if you will, that your security is flawless, and not a single other person can access your sensitive accounts or information.
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Hands-on review: Acronis True Image 2017 New Generation - features abound
Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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gaming
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dr
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blockchain
This backup software has military grade protection, tons of customisation, a smooth UI, and many other tools and features that I'm in love with.
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Malwarebytes buys Saferbytes in move to snap up self-learning tech
Thu, 9th Feb 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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m&a
Global anti-malware heavyweight Malwarebytes has acquired Italian cybersecurity startup Saferbytes for an undisclosed amount.
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Webroot's new products harness machine learning for network & web traffic security
Thu, 9th Feb 2017
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malware
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ai security
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ai
Webroot is promising deep network and web traffic visibility in its latest platform expansion, as it brings machine learning on board.
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SonicWall report: Cybersecurity is not a battle of attrition, it's an arms race
Thu, 9th Feb 2017
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malware
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ddos
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cybersecurity
2017 SonicWall Annual Threat Report reveals rise in ransomware, IoT, and encrypted traffic, posing new challenges to cybersecurity professionals.
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ME Bank harnesses VMtech security-as-a-service for digital disruption
Thu, 9th Feb 2017
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multi-cloud
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vmtech
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digital disruption
VMtech has won a deal to provide security-as-a-service for ME Bank as it seeks to be a digital disruptor in its sector.
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The continuous subtleties of data privacy and security
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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data protection
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data analytics
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martech
Global data privacy muddle dissected in FT's latest Comment piece, spotlighting the legal labyrinth across borders.
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Trend Micro takes out top spot in Gartner Magic Quadrant
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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endpoint protection
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edr
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microsoft
Trend Micro has taken the most prized spot in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms, featuring both the highest and furthest.
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Sophos holds strong in Magic Quadrant as industry catches up to new era of endpoint security
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Amongst the Magic Quadrant leaders is global endpoint and network provider Sophos, which has held a Leader position since 2007.
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Palo Alto amplifies endpoint platform to tackle credential theft
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Credential abuse and theft are two main ways threat actors are able to compromise and move within an organisation to steal valuable assets.
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Trend Micro's lowdown on the bug that puts Windows systems at risk of DoS attacks
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Memory corruption bug in Windows OS can cause DoS attack and remote code execution, with no current solution available.
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UK security provider NCC Group sets up shop in Singapore
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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ncc group
UK-based cyber security and risk mitigation provider NCC Group has opened a new office in Singapore as the company continues worldwide expansion.
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Phishing scammers target PayPal in very well crafted attack, Proofpoint finds
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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phishing
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martech
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commerce systems
Scammers are finding increasingly cunning ways to capitalise on the reach and popularity of the world’s global brands. This time PayPal is the target.
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UpGuard brings cyber resilience expertise back to APAC 'where it all began'
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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cybersecurity insurance
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Cyber resilience platform providers UpGuard has put down further roots in APAC with a new office in Sydney, focusing on 'where it all began'.
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Ransomware: Key insights from infosec experts
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Take ransomware. What does it entail? Does it even matter – will it ever actually affect you? It’ll vanish as quickly as it appeared, right? Wrong.
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Carbon Black claims ‘breakthrough’ approach to endpoint security
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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malware
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endpoint protection
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edr
Carbon Black has eyed endpoint security market, with the launch of a new solution that it claims stops more attacks than machine learning antivirus.
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Interview: Has Gemalto found a flaw in your data encryption strategy?
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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data protection
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encryption
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breach prevention
Gemalto is on the front line when it comes to security encryption. Unfortunately security managers in IT far falling behind in the backblocks.
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Cylance gains top spot in Magic Quadrant for second year running
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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ai security
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ai
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cybersecurity
Cylance has been positioned as a ‘Visionary’ in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms for the second year running.
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Australia punching above its weight in fight against malware, Microsoft report says
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
In the second quarter of 2016, 13% of Australian computers encountered malware attacks, compared to the worldwide rate of 20.8%.