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Online buyers beware: Rio Olympics 'ideal' for cybercrims
Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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malware
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public cloud
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cybersecurity
Cyber alert for Rio Olympics-goers: ESET flags scams targeting eager fans buying tickets online. Ensure device security, experts advise.
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Check Point uncovers new vulnerabilities affecting millions of devices
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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quadrooter
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chip
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check point software
Over 900 million Android smartphones and tablets are vulnerable to four new vulnerabilities, according to researchers from Check Point Software.
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Major spike in Malware encryption, Blue Coat finds
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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malware
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encryption
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cybersecurity
Web security firm Blue Coat has warned that malware hidden in SSL traffic is increasing at a significant rate.
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How to staff your team across the security kill chain
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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cybersecurity
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mssp
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Effective digital security needs people as well as technology. Most organisations are aware of the need to staff up to improve their security.
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ESET discovers fake Prisma apps full of trojans
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
ESET researchers reported fake versions of photo transformation app Prisma on Google Play, just ahead of the official app's launch last month.
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Afraid someone is misusing your webcam? Here's some tips for protection
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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webcam
If you want to know which programs are using your webcam, or if you believe it is running despite the indicator light being off, here is a guide.
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Palo Alto Networks raises the bar for endpoint security
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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endpoint protection
Palo Alto Networks adds machine learning to its security software, enhancing its malware and exploit prevention capabilities.
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Is cyber security insurance really worth it?
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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cybersecurity insurance
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cybersecurity
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bdo
Selecting the right cyber insurance policy is more complicated than ever, says Leon Fouche of advisory firm BDO.
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Ixia delivers revolutionary zero-day malware solution
Fri, 5th Aug 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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ixia
Ixia unveils ThreatARMOR, a cutting-edge solution countering zero-day malware and securing networks against elusive cyber threats.
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Careful with your fingers: Hackers can steal everything you type
Fri, 5th Aug 2016
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cybersecurity
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keyboard
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extend
Earlier this year, security firm Bastille found that millions of cheap keyboard and mouse dongles let hackers inject keystrokes onto your machine.
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Cyber security market set for a revenue revival
Thu, 4th Aug 2016
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cybersecurity
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tbr
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enterprise security
The cyber security market is set for a revival as new vendors take top positions in market share, according to a report by TBR.
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Firefighting, security and compliance - are they separate issues?
Thu, 4th Aug 2016
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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firefighting
Sometimes a critical issue like a virus outbreak or a major systems malfunction, sometimes something as urgent as a VSIP.
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Illumio creates MRI-like scan for the data center
Thu, 4th Aug 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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cybersecurity
The Illumio Attack Surface Assessment Program (ASAP) has been created to give enterprises MRI-like visibility inside the data center and cloud.
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Arbor takes out top Asia-Pacific anti-DDoS solution award
Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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ddos
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arbor networks
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analyst report
Holistic approach to DDoS protection, country-specific threat intelligence and continuous innovation see Arbor take out on-prem DDoS solution award.
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The many signs of cyberbullying with ESET
Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cyberbullying
The new Office of the Children's eSafety Commissioner in Australia reveals 200 cyberbullying complaints in its first year.
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Intel corp appoints Paula Tolliver as new CIO
Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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cybersecurity
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intel
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cio
Paula Tolliver replaces Kim Stevenson as CIO at Intel, bringing her expertise in cybersecurity and strategic acumen to the role.
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Endace demonstrates benefits of network-wide monitoring
Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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hybrid & remote work
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endace
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wfh
EndaceProbe 114 revolutionises branch office security, giving SOCs network-wide visibility and speeding up breach investigations.
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Symantec delves deeper into its CCS suite
Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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cybersecurity
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symantec
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ccs
Symantec releases Control Compliance Suite, offering new features for agile IT governance and compliance in cybersecurity.
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Tips for securing wireless networks in the IoT era
Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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iot security
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iot
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wireless networks
​Look up digital disruption in the dictionary and it’s likely you’ll see the Internet of Things (IoT) sitting there proudly as an example.
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RSA celebrates success of APAC security conference
Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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cybersecurity
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rsa security
RSA's cybersecurity conference in APAC hailed a triumph, setting a stage for advances in digital security amidst Smart City aspirations.