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Strong cybersecurity posture crucial for company success - Fortinet

Wed, 2nd Sep 2020
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Maintaining strong cybersecurity is crucial for organisations, as it can impact partners and customers, says Fortinet.
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Cybercriminals seeking greater anonymity online, Trend Micro states

Wed, 27th May 2020
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Cybercriminals have switched to eCommerce platforms and communication using Discord for greater anonymity, according to new research from Trend Micro.
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Cyber criminals exploiting coronavirus fears

Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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Cyber criminals are exploiting fears surrounding the current outbreak of coronavirus in an attempt to launch theft malware.
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Cyber crime ranks highest on business concerns for 2020, research finds

Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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New research shows that nearly 40% of companies worldwide feel threatened by cyber incidents, making it the top business risk in 2020.
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Why 5G and AI will determine cybersecurity strategy for the next decade

Mon, 8th Jul 2019
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5G and AI are poised to reshape cybersecurity strategies for the next decade, warn experts from BI.ZONE and the World Economic Forum.
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Don’t let fear win: saying no to ransomware

Thu, 20th Jun 2019
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Databarracks urges businesses to adopt a non-negotiation stance against ransomware attacks, citing Radiohead's defiance as an inspiring example.
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BT and UTS team-up to fight cybercrime

Thu, 30th Aug 2018
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BT has inked a five-year deal with the University of Technology Sydney to drive forward cybersecurity innovation and combat the escalating threat of cybercrime.
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AI could be the key to ending cybercrime

Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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Over the last few years, the world has seen a steady and increasing flow of high profile data breaches hitting the headlines...
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Cisco warns companies to stay ahead of cyber threats

Wed, 18th Oct 2017
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Cisco and Dimension Data urge firms to proactively combat cyber threats as ransomware attacks surge, with nearly half of businesses hit in 2016.
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Lights out for the Dark Web: Authorities take down AlphaBay and Hansa marketplaces

Fri, 21st Jul 2017
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Online criminal marketplaces AlphaBay and Hansa have been taken offline, thanks to a major cooperation effort between Dutch and US authorities.
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Employees the 'weakest link' within an organisation's cyber security defence

Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
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Employees are the weakest link in the fight against cyber crime, says Palo Alto's regional CSO. Regular training is key.
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​Should insurance cover cyber crime theft? Another Kiwi duped

Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
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A Kiwi has lost NZD $8000 to a cyber scam, revealing gaps in insurance coverage for such theft. Should home contents policies cover cyber crime?.
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Fraud Awareness Week: Spread the word, because we're all targets now

Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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This week has been 2016 International Fraud Awareness Week. We must educate everyone we know, because we're all targets now.
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Working in the cyber security industry

Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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Diving into cyber security careers, industry experts reveal the skills needed to fight cybercrime and the dynamic nature of this ever-evolving field.
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No more ransom - stopping ransomware on a global scale

Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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Europol, Intel Security and Kapersky Lab create No More Ransom to help victims of ransomware recover their data.
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Cyber crims ditch financial markets, set sights on retail sector

Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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Retail sector now the most targeted by cyber criminals, surpassing finance sector, according to NTT 2016 Global Threat Intelligence Report.
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Aussie Government urges business to take action against cyber threats

Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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Australian businesses are falling behind in cyber security, leaving them vulnerable to cyber criminals, according to Deloitte.
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Watch out, there's a new breed of cyber criminal in town

Tue, 12th Apr 2016
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A new class of professional cyber criminals has emerged, adopting corporate practices to increase the efficiency of their attacks.
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The next generation of APTs: Highly successful but surprisingly simple

Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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The number and reach of cyber threats continues to grow, and, contrary to popular belief, even highly effective attacks can be very unsophisticated.
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Mobile malware at an all-time high

Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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The volume of new mobile malware tripled in 2015, with attacks becoming more complex and targeted, according to Kaspersky Lab.