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Fourfold increase in ransomware attacks against Android
Wed, 6th Jul 2016
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smartphones
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malware
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ransomware
Android users beware, ransomware is becoming more prevalent towards your devices. Kaspersky Lab warns that the ransomware landscape is growing.
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Digital patch kit: How to protect yourself from data leaks
Wed, 6th Jul 2016
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Plug the digital holes: Our guide reveals four vital strategies to fend off data leaks and secure your organisation's sensitive info.
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Malicious scripts in compromised websites - and how to protect yourself
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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we live security
People often highlight those threats that are more or less predictable, but the most dangerous are scripts that are hard for users to detect.
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10 tips for staying cyber-safe when on the road
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Here is a short guide that we have refreshed to help you travel safely and keep all your data and devices protected.
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10,000 Facebook users attacked by malware trojan last month
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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facebook
Kaspersky Lab recently reported its discovery of a malware attack that affected approximately 10,000 Facebook users between June 24th to June 27th.
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Peace of mind from cybercrime
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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cybersecurity
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comptia
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retail
Alarm bells for Aussie firms as cyber breaches cost millions; attitude shift urged to pre-empt digital threats.
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Advanced cyber threat intelligence technologies to hit our shores
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
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partners
EclecticIQ and Cosive unite to combat rising cyber threats across Asia-Pacific, offering an alliance of top-tier intelligence tech and expertise.
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Malware isn't the problem -it's the legitimate tools you should be worried about
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Forget malware - once attackers are inside your system, 99% of post-intrusion internal attacks originate from leveraging legitimate applications.
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BigAir ups its cybersecurity play with $7 million CyberHound buy
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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iaas
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bigair
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cyberhound
BigAir Group acquires cybersecurity service provider CyberHound in a $7 million deal to expand its addressable market.
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C-Suite and IT leaders don't see eye-to-eye on security
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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virtualisation
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it automation
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cybersecurity
Further research is proving that Australian businesses don't take cybersecurity seriously enough, with a price tag of up to $17 billion.
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Microsoft finally gives a delivery date for Windows 10 enterprise security features
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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windows
Windows 10 already includes built-in protection, but the new features have been designed to thwart the escalating number of cyber-attacks.
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C-Suite execs wouldn't pay ransom attacks, survey finds
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Survey: 84% of IT execs hold firm against paying ransoms, but 43% of hacked companies do pay up, highlighting cybersecurity dilemmas.
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Biometrics tech to be worth $9.6 billion by 2022
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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surveillance
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biometrics
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facial recognition
Facial recognition technology is on the rise. The 2D and 3D biometrics industry will be worth $9.6 billion in revenue by 2022.
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Top 10 strategic technologies for Government CIOs
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
Government CIOs face challenges in harnessing digital innovation, says Gartner. Spending on tech products/services is set to grow in 2016.
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Webroot reveals the 8 most prevalent ransomware variants
Thu, 30th Jun 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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ai security
Ransomware will continue to plague IT decision makers and organisations every single day - in fact there are 390,000 new variants today alone.
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Airlines' cyber security awareness now sky high
Thu, 30th Jun 2016
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cybersecurity
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software development
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airlines
Cyber security is a hot topic for airlines around the world, with 91% indicating that they will invest in security programs over the next 3 years.
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Cyber threats to the mining industry
Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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cybersecurity
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hacktivists
Mining sector faces an emerging cyber threat, new FTR report reveals targeted attacks exploiting the industry's key role in global supply chains.
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CISOs face cyber security 'solution overload' challenges
Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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cybersecurity
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cso / ciso
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threat intelligence
Solution overload is plaguing chief information security officers who are finding it difficult to manage cyber threat prevention.
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Privacy, regulations and data breaches fuel demand for encryption services
Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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encryption
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
Thales' 2016 Encryption Application Trends Study found the financial services, healthcare, technology & software industries main users of encryption.
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ANZ businesses need to reconsider security approach
Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Businesses in Australia and New Zealand are prioritizing the wrong aspects of cyber security, according to Palo Alto Networks.