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Mobile threats: Cybercriminals target banking and gaming
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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Cybercriminals are forgoing low hanging fruit to target banking and gaming, according to a new mobile threat report from Kaspersky.
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Cyber criminals not fussy when choosing their next victim
Tue, 1st Mar 2022
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Small-to-medium-sized companies with an online presence are just as at risk as large, multinational corporations and Government departments.
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50% of employees use unauthorised file services for work
Tue, 1st Mar 2022
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KnowBe4 has released a new report showing half of the employees at shadow IT companies use unauthorised file services to complete their work.
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Children, teens more vulnerable to mobile threats - report
Tue, 1st Mar 2022
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smartphones
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
McAfee research reveals that children and teens have a false sense of security when using smartphones, despite the high risk of cyber threats.
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Five pointers for choosing a Threat Intelligence Platform
Tue, 1st Mar 2022
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Companies are investing in Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs) to enhance cybersecurity and manage the deluge of data from disparate sources.
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Aussie IT leaders say ransomware a national security threat
Mon, 28th Feb 2022
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malware
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cybersecurity
New research has found extortion continues even if a ransom is paid, while CISOs are under increasing pressure.
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Infosys report: Use of data for sustainability
Mon, 28th Feb 2022
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big data
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Corporate sector leading sustainability efforts, using data to improve practices, according to Infosys. (110 characters).
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Ransomware not slowing: Relentless and more destructive
Mon, 28th Feb 2022
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Ransomware is not slowing down and continues to be relentless and more destructive, a new report has revealed.
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Cybersecurity and corporate IT predictions for 2022
Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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The cyberattacks seen in 2021 demonstrated the dire consequences of falling short of appropriate levels of cyber resilience.
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Cyber attack on insurer highlights need for better security
Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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AXA's recent data breach highlights the urgent need for tighter security controls in the insurance sector, as cyber attacks target financial companies.
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Five cyber threat trends and what they mean to your business
Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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cloud security
Global cybercrime is on the rise, posing risks to businesses. Accenture has released a report on key cyber threat trends.
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Microsoft releases new security solutions for multi-cloud
Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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cloud services
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Microsoft announces new security solutions for multi-cloud environments, including extending Microsoft Defender for Cloud to Google Cloud Platform.
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Veritas expands cloud data protection with launch of NetBackup 10
Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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cloud services
Veritas Technologies has announced the launch of new technology to enable its strategy for cloud optimised Autonomous Data Management.
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Datacom secures Microsoft Intelligent Security Association membership
Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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threat intelligence
Following an assessment of security solutions, certifications and qualified practitioners, IT services company Datacom has secured MISA membership.
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GitHub Advisory Database opens to community contributions
Thu, 24th Feb 2022
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cloud services
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app development
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The move allows anyone to contribute security information to advisories to better secure software supply chains.
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Ransomware 2021 - the year and trends in hindsight
Thu, 24th Feb 2022
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2021 saw threat actors turn the dial up on ransomware, with several high-profile attacks against major corporations and critical infrastructure.
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Darktrace’s Cyber AI Analyst now runs open investigations
Thu, 24th Feb 2022
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cybersecurity
Darktrace, a global cybersecurity AI company, has announced significant enhancements to its flagship Cyber AI Analyst product.
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Ransomware attacks double in 2021, rise 93% - report
Thu, 24th Feb 2022
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cybersecurity
The findings build upon a gradual but noticeable rise in ransomware attacks since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
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ExtraHop appoints its first country manager for ANZ
Thu, 24th Feb 2022
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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ExtraHop, a cloud-native network detection and response company, has named Rohan Langdon its first country manager for Australia and New Zealand.
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Top 10 government technology trends for 2022 revealed
Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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cloud services
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government
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Gartner has identified the top 10 government technology trends for 2022, guiding public-sector leaders in digital transformation.
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How safe is an organisation’s data from security breaches?
Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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cloud services
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Data breaches can cost businesses millions, but the real damage lies in the lasting brand and reputation harm they cause, says Infor ANZ VP Jarrod Kinchington.
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BeyondTrust extends remote support with updated release
Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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Privileged Access Management firm BeyondTrust is extending its remote support and adding deeper security protections for systems and devices.
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Digital transformation, privacy and the 'darkside' of the Metaverse
Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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The metaverse is coming, but are we ready? Cambridge Analytica whistleblower, Chris Wylie, warns of the potential risks and consequences.
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Fortify IT: How to fix Exchange server issues that just won’t die
Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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cloud services
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The world learned about the Hafnium attacks on Microsoft Exchange servers last year. Since then, even more vulnerabilities have been discovered,.