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Dangerous Android banking Trojan breaks into Google Play store
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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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.

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.

ESET jumps from 'niche player' to 'visionary' in endpoint protection
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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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?.

Cyber security: more engagement vital
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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IBM Security says many leaders across the C-suite are confused about who the true cybersecurity adversary really is, and how to combat them.

Today's threats requires targeted security, BlackRidge says
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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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.

Banking customers won't stand for subpar security, study finds
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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Over half of online banking customers would avoid a provider that has recently experienced a security incident, according to a survey by Kaspersky Lab.

Aussie businesses aware of email threats, but are they prepared?
Thu, 18th Feb 2016
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email
Australian businesses have high email threat awareness and confidence in security solutions, according to research by Mimecast.

Old malware foe active in Aus and NZ
Wed, 17th Feb 2016
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malware
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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.

Mobility workforce a security headache
Wed, 17th Feb 2016
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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.

Electronic payment security now a key consideration for consumers
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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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.

Social media a gateway for cyber criminals
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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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.

Trans-Tasman partnership rallies against spam
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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email security
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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.

Tracking privileged access vital, says Gartner
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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Unless organisations track and review privileged activity, they risk being blindsided by insider threats and errors that cause significant outages.

Security strategies under par, says experts
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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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.

Wake up call: IoT security not up to scratch
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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cybersecurity
Alarming Strategy Analytics report finds IoT security lax as firms grapple with data breaches and rising cyber threats.

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.

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.

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.

Sophisticated SMS cyber attack targets Australian banking customers
Fri, 12th Feb 2016
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endpoint protection
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phishing
A persistent and sophisticated SMS phishing campaign is currently targeting mobile banking customers in both Australia and New Zealand.

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.