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More doors opening for cybercriminals: Is AI the answer?
Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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Digitisation has vastly increased the surface area for cybercriminals to attack - Cylance believes the solution lies in artificial intelligence.

Windows OS is still full of holes, but Microsoft's making serious efforts to fix it
Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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ESET shows that the Windows operating system is continuing to be a breeding ground for vulnerabilities, but patches are never far behind.

What to expect from cyber attacks in 2017
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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Attackers are increasingly utilising non-malware attacks in an effort to remain undetected on organisations’ endpoints.

New WatchGuard cloud Wi-Fi offering opening doors to new customers and partners
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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WatchGuard is gearing up for new product launches locally with hopes the launches will secure it not only new customers, but new channel partners.

Internet privacy – can it get any worse?
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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In a digital quagmire, NordVPN reveals 2016 as the grim nadir for online privacy, with prospects for 2017 looking equally dire.

Global cyber security highs and lows of 2016
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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Before the close of 2016, Symantec discovered a number of new cyber security trends, helping banish a number of old and new threats.

Connected car hacking: Who’s to blame?
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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As cars become tech hubs, the blame for hacking these connected vehicles shifts between manufacturers and third-party computer systems.

Ransomware to dominate cyber security landscape
Mon, 9th Jan 2017
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ESET report predicts a surge in ransomware targeting businesses and consumers into 2017, highlighting a looming threat to IoT devices.

Take a look back at cybersecurity in 2016 with SecurityBrief Australia
Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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New threats, new malware, new attacks, new chaos and new ways to fight back: A look back at Australian cybersecurity in 2016.

Yahoo's 1bn user data breach: Everything you should know
Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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Yahoo admits to history's biggest data hack, 1bn users compromised; latest breach possibly distinct from 2016's.

Former IBM exec the new head honcho at Microsoft Australia
Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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Microsoft appoints Steven Worrall as new managing director for Australian market, replacing Pip Marlow after nearly 2 decades.

Supercharging cloud security, reliability and scalability via interconnection
Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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Interconnection: the key to enhancing cloud security, bolstering reliability, and empowering scalability, says Equinix report.

Brocade: 2017 to bring a new slate of possibilities for tech industry
Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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Brocade foresees transformative 2017: endless tech opportunities, ML rise, and a talent crunch in the horizon.

Why combining technology with standards could combat fraud
Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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Fraud is still on the increase due to the use of new technologies, causing losses to both users and companies. What is being done to avoid this?.

Why service providers should care about customer security
Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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Ransomware's rise demands vigilance from service providers, as the security of customer data is not just ethical, but now a critical business must.

Hands-on review: Acronis True Image - balancing act of usability & power
Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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Acronis True Image is ideal for non-techies, but still more than powerful and flexible enough for power users wanting greater flexibility.

Connected toys and wearables for Christmas? Could be a cyber security risk
Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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As long as a device can be connected to the web or other devices and isn’t secured, it can be accessed stealthily and used to a criminal’s advantage.

BlackBerry boosts software play with new mobile security platform
Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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BlackBerry unveils new mobile security platform for Enterprise of Things, designed to address data breaches and cybersecurity threats.

'Avalanche Network' botnet hideout busted; ESET offers cleanup help
Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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Cybercriminal activity hub Avalanche Network has been busted by law enforcement agencies, ending a long reign of protection for botnet operators.

Smartphones are becoming key controllers of our lives
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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We can unlock our homes, disable our security system & turn the lights on using our smartphones. Useful, but it also gives rise to security concerns.