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IoT Vulnerability: How to protect your smart home from security threats
Tue, 24th May 2016
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iot
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wireless networks
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cloud services
With more than 5 million new devices being connected to the Internet everyday, vulnerability of IoT devices is a trending topic.
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Frost & Sullivan: Fintech security needs to catch up
Tue, 24th May 2016
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hyperscale
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biometrics
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fintech
Frost & Sullivan study says government agencies, SMEs & startups will need to work together if Australia is to become a leader in Fintech innovation.
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ESET releases free decryptor for recent variants of TeslaCrypt ransomware
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
As cybercriminals find new backdoors into our personal digital spaces, it’s important that we continue to adapt and evolve.
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HPE study delves into the underworld workings of cybercriminal economy
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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cybersecurity
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hpe
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cyber attacks
New Business of Hacking report looks at adversary value chain as driving force in cybercrime and provides actionable insights.
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Dell offers solution for SME security protection
Fri, 20th May 2016
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data protection
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network infrastructure
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cybersecurity
Dell's most recent Data Security Survey reports that one in five Australian companies believe they do not have the right business protection tools.
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Organisations are failing to adequately invest in IT security
Thu, 19th May 2016
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open source
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cybersecurity
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red hat
Investment in IT security lags despite a surge in cyber risks, a Red Hat survey reveals, as firms neglect vital defences.
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Data-centric security for the Internet of Things
Thu, 19th May 2016
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data protection
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data analytics
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martech
The Internet of Things (IoT) & its dependence on the cloud has created new, critical security challenges in the escalating fight against cyber-crime.
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Fortinet gains quintuple with 99.9+ score in latest VBSpam tests
Thu, 19th May 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet's FortiMail has scored its fifth consecutive 99.9+ score - and zero false positives - in Virus Bulletin's latest independent VBSpam tests.
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Check Point rolls out email protection solution for Office 365 users
Wed, 18th May 2016
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cloud services
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email
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zero day malware
Check Point expands SandBlast Zero-Day protection, preventing latest malware from reaching Microsoft Office 365 email customers.
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Cyber crime rife around the globe, Australia 'top hotspot'
Wed, 18th May 2016
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cybersecurity
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pwc
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industrial
Australia has been identified as a 'top hotspot for cybercrime' WHERE id = with over one in 10 organizations reporting losses of over $1 million each.
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ESET holds ranking in security software market
Wed, 18th May 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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analyst report
ESET solidifies its stance, ranked 5th in a stagnating security software market, boasting business segment growth.
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Crowdsourced phishing protection eliminates threats in under 13 minutes
Wed, 18th May 2016
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
IronScales reports that training staff and using crowdsourced phishing protection can eliminate threats in under 13 minutes.
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When it comes to wireless networks, security can't be an afterthought
Tue, 17th May 2016
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Organisations must prioritise security in wireless network deployment to protect against hackers, according to Wavelink's Ilan Rubin.
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It's about time Australian businesses invested in cyber security
Tue, 17th May 2016
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cybersecurity
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australian government
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check point software
Cyber crime costs Australia over $1 billion annually, but many businesses fail to publicly acknowledge breaches.
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Solid foundation vital for smart security
Tue, 17th May 2016
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cybersecurity
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ixia
In order for a business to build a strong, secure network, they need to lay a solid foundation for the architecture to handle rapid changes.
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Adobe warns of Flash zero-day vulnerability, being actively exploited by online criminals
Tue, 17th May 2016
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cybersecurity
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flash player
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flash zero-day exploit
As I write this, if you’re running Adobe Flash on your Windows, Mac, Linux or Chrome OS computer you’re potentially at risk.
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Check Point Software & RAD develop cybersecurity platforms for power providers and utilities operators
Mon, 16th May 2016
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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rad
The Check Point Software Technologies and RAD joint ventures to develop a cybersecurity programme designed to protect national utility assets.
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Google suffers minor breach when third-party vendor accidentally exposes employee information
Mon, 16th May 2016
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data protection
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Google is one of the latest victims of a minor security breach after confidential information about Google Employees was sent to an outside business.
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CA Technologies releases new identity management software
Fri, 13th May 2016
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ca technologies
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identity governance
New CA Identity Suite software streamlines certification, identity management and workflow operations, with real-time analytics.
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Frequent password changes crucial to prevent data breaches
Fri, 13th May 2016
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malware
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Last week played host to World Password Day and there couldn’t be a better time to make sure your passwords are fresh and up-to-date.