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Bitdefender invests in APAC with acquisition of SMS eTech business line

From its base in Melbourne, the new Bitdefender Australia office will retain all current employees of SMS eTech working on the Bitdefender business line.

Hackers using spearphishing to target banks –Bitdefender

To limit the risk of being discovered, attackers operated outside of normal business hours and cashout operations were planned for weekends.

Forrester names Bitdefender leader in endpoint security

Forrester analysed 15 vendors in the assessment that met three key inclusion criteria.

Bitdefender unravels the mystery of the Zacinlo adware

The Zacinlo malware, which Bitdefender classes as an advanced strain of spyware, has been operating covertly since 2012.

Bitdefender and Nutanix partner to simplify hypervisor security administration

GravityZone communicates with AHV to obtain up-to-date virtual-machine (VM) inventory and cluster hierarchy.

Workplace culture: The first line of infosec defence

In order to truly secure your data, its culture which becomes your first, and most important line of defence.

Why antivirus peace of mind doesn’t have to cost you… anything

Is it really possible to get a robust antivirus solution for free?

Why security suites are ousting traditional antivirus programs

In recent years, user privacy and security have become paramount, while criminals attempt to coerce, steal and manipulate users for their data.

Macs under attack – what you can do to secure your device

The status quo has shifted as increasing amounts of malware are written to specifically target Macs.

34 tech heavyweights stand strong: Protecting the globe from cyber threats

Not only with the companies protect customers, they've also vowed not to help governments who want to go on the cyber offensive.

Data centres beware: New report predicts imminent attacks

Cryptomining is increasingly outdoing ransomware in popularity but cybercriminals are running out of CPU, painting data centres as prime targets.

Thwart phishers and their bait through a total security approach

How many people click on links and enter their details into dodgy phishing websites? Maybe your CEO is a specific target.

New malware spotted in Asia reminiscent of Iron Tiger APT

"Its behavior is very similar to the versions detected in attacks associated with the Iron Tiger APT group. "

Bitdefender and NETGEAR partner to bring IoT security to customers

This joint offering will secure IoT devices at the WiFi router level, preventing attacks and protecting sensitive user data from cybercriminals.

2017’s threat landscape report shows ransomware epidemic

Cyberthreats have changed significantly in 2017 - Bitdefender's annual report shows one in six spam emails now contain some form of ransomware.

Bitdefender releases new EDR security solution to achieve 'holy grail' of protection

XDR uses a combination of firewall and patch management abilities and it is able to block threats at pre-execution.

KONNI Remote Access Trojan linked to attacks on North Korean affairs

Cylance have linked the KONNI Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that is targeting North Korean affairs to the DarkHotel threat actors.

Lights out for the Dark Web: Authorities take down AlphaBay and Hansa marketplaces

Online criminal marketplaces AlphaBay and Hansa have been taken offline, thanks to a major cooperation effort between Dutch and US authorities.

Top tips to secure your home wifi network from net nasties

Your home internet network is become more and more vulnerable. Here's what you can do to help protect it from hackers and other net nasties.

Bitdefender takes hypervisor security direct to global data centers

Bitdefender says it has the first and only vendor to offer hypervisor-enforced security for data centers.

Bitdefender creates decryption tool for Bart ransomware victims

Help is at hand for victims of the Bart ransomware, after Bitdefender released a decryption tool that works for all variants.

Bitdefender BOX launches in Japan for smarter home device security

Bitdefender BOX is a solution that allows customers to protect their home networks from malware, hackers, ransomware, phishing & other online threats.

Bitdefender discovers new Mac malware on the scene

Another notorious Mac malware has popped up on the scene. Xagent can rob users of passwords, iPhone backup data and take screenshots.

Bitdefender tightens channel relations through enhanced partner scheme

Bitdefender is ramping up partner potential with new programme designed to boost margins by as much as 100%.

Whitepaper: How to explain why IT security needs more budget

Do you want to convince your higher-ups that IT and security need more budget?

The features that should be front and centre when evaluating SIEMs

According to Frost & Sullivan, SIEM can either be an enabler or a retardant and there's a thin line between the two - here's the key attributes.

Review: Cut through the noise with AI-driven threat analytics

SANS has provided an independent review of a new AI analytics solution designed to rescue businesses 'drowning in data' from SIEM platforms.

Whitepaper: Why it’s critical to detect cyber attacks as they happen

"Many organisations are struggling to keep pace with the speed in which hackers are attacking their systems."

Identity governance: The all-in-one solution for GDPR compliance

The GDPR affects any company that deals with individuals living in the EU and has very specific requirements for the treatment of their personal