Cyber attacks stories - Page 133
Security analytics and intelligence key for 2016
Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Security intelligence and analytical capabilities will come to the fore in the battle against cybercrime next year.
Cyber crime rife: The whole approach to security must change
Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
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trends & predictions
Entirely new cyber threats will emerge in 2016, requiring fresh counter measures, according to predictions by Unisys.
New Backstab cyberattack targeting iOS devices
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
The BackStab attacks see cyber criminals use malware to remotely infiltrate computers, with iOS devices particularly vulnerable.
Top 10 security threats for 2016
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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wearables
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cyber attacks
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check point software
Check Point is anticipating the next wave of threats, hoping organisations can stay ahead of the evolving tactics of cybercriminals.
Bit9 + Carbon Black makes play for Aussie market
Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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cybersecurity
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hacktivists
Next-generation endpoint security vendor Bit9 + Carbon Black is upping its local play, opening an Australian sales office.
Real world impact of cyberattacks starting to show, says Trend Micro
Thu, 19th Nov 2015
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healthtech
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trend micro
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cyber attacks
Security software company Trend Micro has released a report that examines the real world effects of a security breach.
Cybersecurity a growing issue: Innovations only go so far
Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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mobility
Global cybersecurity is at a 'C' average, according to Tenable Network Security's 2016 Global Cybersecurity Assurance Report Card.
Kiwi businesses blasé about cyber attacks
Fri, 13th Nov 2015
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
Kiwi businesses continue to believe they're not at risk from cyber attacks according to a new report, which shows many are unprepared.
Businesses urged to up backup game as cryptolocker re-emerges
Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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dr
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cloud services
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cryptolocker
Australian businesses are being urged to take data back-up seriously as the Cryptolocker ransomware virus re-emerges, hitting local businesses.
Symantec: Ransomware on the rise
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
There's no shortage of security issues. Ransomeware on the rise, and the Internet of Things (IoT) is providing rich pickings for cyber crims.
Enterprise IoT devices underestimated and under-secured
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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iot
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Alarm over IoT security gap: IT experts claim devices in homes and business are under-protected, despite consumer confidence.
Collaboration key component of threat prevention
Wed, 14th Oct 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
A crucial part of threat prevention is collaboration between businesses, and now more than ever it's necessary to build a cyber security ecosystem.
Rackspace ups its cloud security game
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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dr
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multi-cloud
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cloud services
Rackspace is launching new managed security and compliance services to protect against cyber threats in the digital age.
Organisations unprepared for the greatest security risks, survey finds
Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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breach prevention
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cyberark
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cyber attacks
Cyber attackers posing as legitimate insiders represent the greatest security risks to organisations, according to a new survey by CyberArk.
Gartner urges investment in 'risk principles' for heightened security
Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
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analyst report
Companies must change their approach to IT risk and cyber security Gartner says, with investment in three 'risk principles' required.
Cloud Security Alliance establishes threat sharing scheme
Fri, 25th Sep 2015
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cloud security
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breach prevention
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cloud security alliance
Collaboration between vendors and businesses is a crucial part of ensuring attack reports are up-to-the-minute and provide specific info about threats.
Webroot takes aim at IoT with new security toolkit
Tue, 8th Sep 2015
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iot
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ai security
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Webroot has launched a security toolkit to help protect the internet of things, with cloud-based, real-time threat intelligence.
SMX warns Kiwi companies of 'highly sophisticated' email scam
Mon, 7th Sep 2015
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Attackers are even following up with telephone calls prior to, as well as during, these attacks to further embellish the hoax.
Should we scrap passwords altogether?
Tue, 1st Sep 2015
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cybersecurity
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passwords
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launchkey
Password-based authentication is no longer capable of keeping up with the demands of modern information security.
Virtual infrastructure recovery costing businesses
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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risk & compliance
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kaspersky
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virtual infrastructure
The cost of recovering from a cyber attack is twice as much for businesses with virtual infrastructure, says Kaspersky Lab.