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Palo Alto Networks & INTERPOL finalise major threat-sharing intelligence agreement

Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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Palo Alto Networks will soon be the first cybersecurity company in the world to sign a Data Exchange Agreement with INTERPOL.
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Palo Alto Networks: Australia is resilient but overconfident about cybersecurity abilities

Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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36% of respondents lost at least $130,000 in data breaches in 2015-2016, and 40% have lost money in the last year alone.
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Palo Alto Networks on the three types of malware analysis & why they can work together

Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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Static malware analysis, machine learning malware analysis and dynamic learning malware analysis: Do you know the difference between them?.
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OceanLotus malware proves that MacOS attackers are rapidly honing their craft

Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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Despite its low profile, the OceanLotus backdoor for MacOS has become more advanced and more targeted than ever before.
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Petya ransomworm's rapid spread: What the experts know right now

Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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The Petya ransomware uses the EternalBlue exploit to not only infect files, but an entire system's drive. We get the latest from the experts.
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New channel boss as Big Switch looks to expand channel program

Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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Big Switch Networks has appointed a new global channel manager as the vendor looks to expand its channel program.
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Palo Alto Networks forms $20m venture fund for budding security vendors

Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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Palo Alto Networks has announced the formation of a $20 million security venture fund for seed, early and growth-stage security companies.
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Three key security hotspots to consider for your 2018 budget

Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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When budgeting for the 2018 financial year, businesses should look to strengthen cybersecurity defenses in policies, infrastructure & training.
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Does your healthcare organisation need a security health check?

Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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In the rush to move healthcare records to the cloud, there's often an assumption that security comes automatically.
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Gamification: Cybersecurity's secret spice for effective employee training

Tue, 23rd May 2017
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Organisations can reduce their cybersecurity risks by engaging employees through gamification, according to Palo Alto Networks.
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A look at the evolution of the Nemucod malware

Thu, 18th May 2017
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Unit 42 researchers have uncovered details about how the slippery Nemucod malware has been able to avoid detection.
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Kazuar trojan hijacks Microsoft .NET framework to conduct espionage attacks

Mon, 8th May 2017
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Researchers have uncovered the 'Kazuar' backdoor trojan, which has been detected in espionage campaigns across the globe, Unit 42 reports.
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Two years lurking: Palo Alto Networks reports little-known RAT Trojan

Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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The malware lures users into enabling macros to see the supposed leads and customer lists. The lists are fake.
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How businesses should prepare for Australia's new mandatory data breach notification laws

Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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Australia, like other countries, has not been immune to data breaches in which personal information has been exposed.
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Unit 42 researchers suspect Ewind adware Trojan is 100% Russian

Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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The Android Ewind family has just become a little bigger, after Unit 42 researchers discovered multiple new samples of the family.
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Amnesia malware forms DVR botnet and wipes virtual machines

Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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'Amnesia', the new IoT botnet variant of 'Tsunami' targets an unpatched remote code execution vulnerability in DVR devices made by TVT Digital.
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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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Palo Alto Networks commits to APAC customers by opening new Singapore office

Thu, 23rd Mar 2017
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Palo Alto Networks has moved into its brand new Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore this week, opened by Dr. Yaacob Ibrahim.
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Unit 42 reports 'Blank Slate' malspam campaign pummels hosting providers in 'cycle of abuse'

Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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Unit 42 has provided an inside look at how a malicious spam campaignis using double-zipped Word files to spread ransomware on Windows computers.
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Unit 42 discovers apps compromised by iFrames on Google Play

Tue, 7th Mar 2017
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A number of apps appearing on Google Play contained IFrames infections that link to malicious domains in their HTML pages. Unit42 gives details.