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Dangerous Android banking Trojan breaks into Google Play store
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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breach prevention
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Identified as ‘one of the most dangerous Android banking Trojans ever seen', the Acecard malware is capable of attacking users of nearly 50 apps.
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Why the Government needs to leave Apple and Google encryption alone
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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encryption
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personal computing devices
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google
It doesn’t make any sense to put so much pressure on Apple or Google when in the end, they don’t control all the keys to the kingdom.
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ESET jumps from 'niche player' to 'visionary' in endpoint protection
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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malware
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gartner magic quadrant
ESET makes the jump from 'niche player' to 'visionary' in Gartner's latest endpoint protection platform magic quadrant. So how did other vendors fare?.
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Cyber security: more engagement vital
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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banking
IBM Security says many leaders across the C-suite are confused about who the true cybersecurity adversary really is, and how to combat them.
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Today's threats requires targeted security, BlackRidge says
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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ibm
BlackRidge has revealed advanced in its identity-based network security protection offering, and has also joined IBM's z Systems partner programme.
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Banking customers won't stand for subpar security, study finds
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
Over half of online banking customers would avoid a provider that has recently experienced a security incident, according to a survey by Kaspersky Lab.
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Aussie businesses aware of email threats, but are they prepared?
Thu, 18th Feb 2016
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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email
Australian businesses have high email threat awareness and confidence in security solutions, according to research by Mimecast.
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Old malware foe active in Aus and NZ
Wed, 17th Feb 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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spam
Bayrob displays a message suggesting the user the downloaded file is incompatible with the system, while it is actually already releasing a Trojan.
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Mobility workforce a security headache
Wed, 17th Feb 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Businesses need to rethink how they are protecting company information transmitted between remote employees in the wake of the mobile workforce.
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Electronic payment security now a key consideration for consumers
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Consumers want innovative options for electronic payments to stay protected, according to a survey by Morning Consult and Electronic Payments Coalition.
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Social media a gateway for cyber criminals
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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social media
Experts warn of rising social media threats as cybercriminals exploit personal data, urging firms to bolster digital defences.
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Trans-Tasman partnership rallies against spam
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
The Department of Internal Affairs and ACMA are teaming up to combat spam and cybercrime across New Zealand and Australia.
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Tracking privileged access vital, says Gartner
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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pam
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analyst report
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research director
Unless organisations track and review privileged activity, they risk being blindsided by insider threats and errors that cause significant outages.
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Security strategies under par, says experts
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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risk & compliance
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healthtech
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rsm australia
Businesses need to up their security game, with advisory firm RSM Australia claiming security is becoming a spectator sport.
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Wake up call: IoT security not up to scratch
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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iot
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Alarming Strategy Analytics report finds IoT security lax as firms grapple with data breaches and rising cyber threats.
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Cyber crims targeting Netflix users - watchout
Fri, 12th Feb 2016
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malware
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
New research from Symantec has revealed cyber criminals are targeting Netflix users on the back of the company's recent global expansion.
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Palo Alto vendor of choice as Aussie company amps up expansion plans
Fri, 12th Feb 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
SunRice has chosen Palo Alto Networks' Next-Generation Security Platform to support expansion, increase security, and consolidate IT infrastructure.
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Pressure's on as digital transformation dominates 2016
Fri, 12th Feb 2016
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cloud services
The benefits of digital business relies more than just the adoption of technologies like cloud and mobile, according to ANZ CompTia.
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Sophisticated SMS cyber attack targets Australian banking customers
Fri, 12th Feb 2016
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endpoint protection
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fintech
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phishing
A persistent and sophisticated SMS phishing campaign is currently targeting mobile banking customers in both Australia and New Zealand.
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Managed security services: The answer to growing cyber threats?
Fri, 12th Feb 2016
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partner programmes
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ai security
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cybersecurity
With cyber threats escalating, firms face a 'when' not 'if' scenario; managed security services could be the much-needed shield.