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Palo Alto Networks: Second wave of Shamoon 2 attacks identified

Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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This latest attack materially impacts one of the primary countermeasures employed against wiper attacks: Virtual Desktop Interface snapshots.
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Ransomware is getting worse. Here's how to stop it

Fri, 13th Jan 2017
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Sometimes victims pay the ransom and don't receive the decryption key, or find that the key doesn't work, or even find another demand for even more.
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Artificial Intelligence: Out of the futurists' lab, into the real world of networks and cybersecurity

Fri, 13th Jan 2017
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Artificial Intelligence to the rescue! AI is widely seen by scientists, vendors and even enterprise IT professionals as the next step in cyber defense.
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Menlo Security woos channel with new partner program

Thu, 12th Jan 2017
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Menlo Security unveils new Global Channel Partner Program to showcase commitment to channel and enable partners to deliver isolation security.
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More doors opening for cybercriminals: Is AI the answer?

Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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Digitisation has vastly increased the surface area for cybercriminals to attack - Cylance believes the solution lies in artificial intelligence.
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Windows OS is still full of holes, but Microsoft's making serious efforts to fix it

Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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ESET shows that the Windows operating system is continuing to be a breeding ground for vulnerabilities, but patches are never far behind.
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Votiro & Netpoleon see 'great potential' in Singapore cybersecurity market

Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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Votiro and Netpoleon Solutions see 'great potential' to distribute cybersecurity products to the booming Singapore market as it becomes a smart city.
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Why combining technology with standards could combat fraud

Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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Fraud is still on the increase due to the use of new technologies, causing losses to both users and companies. What is being done to avoid this?.
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HP tackles weak printer firewalls through Managed Print Services updates

Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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HP strengthens its Managed Print Services to protect businesses from cyberattacks in response to a rise in incidents.
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Snapchat users take care - security predictions for 2017

Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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Business email compromise (BEC) is set to continue evolving and causing big losses in 2017, cyber security firm Proofpoint has predicted.
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Understanding why Risk Intelligence is a true game changer for MSPs

Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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With an increasingly regulated and hostile Internet, MSPs are forced to move at the pace dictated by cybercriminals - Risk Intelligence can help.
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The odd, 8-year legacy of the Conficker worm

Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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Conficker's legacy lingers eight years after it first emerged, infecting 11 million devices worldwide and costing up to USD $9 billion in cleanup.
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A quarter of Australian firms ignorant about their own cyber defences, survey finds

Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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Australian businesses are getting better at reporting cyber attacks but still remain ignorant about their own defences, a new survey has found.
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Intel Security looks to rally channel with 'edgier' McAfee brand

Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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McAfee makes a comeback, post-Intel, debuting 'edgier' solutions to outwit rivals and redefine cybersecurity with new intelligence-sharing ethos.
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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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Massive DDoS attacks will shift spending to emerging mitigation service providers

Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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Widespread DDoS attacks in October will lead users to seek multiple DDoS mitigation service providers, says TBR analysis.
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Will consumers get caught in the crossfire of a DDoS attack?

Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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Here's the lesson for everyone: pay attention to what's happening in the real world. Keep an eye on the news for geopolitical events.
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Think like a bad guy and fight back, because hacking is the new face of espionage

Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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When you imagine the world of espionage, do you think of undercover agents trying to recruit a mole or cracking safes to steal sensitive information?.
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Australian economy at risk of losing billions to cyber attacks

Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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Cyber attacks could cost Australia up to $16bn, according to a new study by specialist insurance firm Lloyd's. Sydney is the 12th most at-risk city.
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APAC malware and botnet threats charge ahead rest of the world

Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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Fortinet's latest report has revealed global cyber threat trends, showing that malware and botnets are targeting APAC more than anywhere else.