Cyber attacks stories - Page 129
Cyber insurance in Australia set to rise in the wake of increasing attacks
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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Spike in cyberattacks prompts 19% of Aussie SMBs to consider cyber insurance, as costs of breaches soar, Norton reports.
Driverless cars: A new way of life and a new cybersecurity challenge
Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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A driverless car is a very advanced mode of transportation, possibly even without a readily available steering wheel.
DDoS attacks are 'no longer isolated events'
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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34% of cyberattacks in APAC involved ransomware and malware, according to Neustar. DDoS attacks can cause significant damage to organisations.
Carbon Black & IBM form strategic security match up
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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Carbon Black and IBM Security have partnered to offer businesses a more streamlined security management system and simpler response to cyberattacks.
Palo Alto Networks' three top tips for cybersecurity success
Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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Organisations need to take a prevention-first mindset through three key elements: Technology, people and processes and threat intelligence.
Australia gets its first Industrial Cybersecurity Practice
Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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power / energy
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Australia tackles cyber threats with its first Industrial Cybersecurity Practice, led by Schneider Electric experts.
Palo Alto Networks launches new cybersecurity guide for Australian execs
Tue, 27th Sep 2016
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Palo Alto Networks is taking the cybersecurity fight to print as the company recently published its first book for Australian boards & executives.
Ransomware attacks are getting easier, but protection is getting harder
Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
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Ransomware is continuing to be an ever-popular and effective method for cyber attacks, and Trend Micro says it's only being made easier with DIY kits.
Expert insights: How to keep on top of the malware threat
Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
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If you really want to keep on top of the malware threat then you need to embrace Threat Intelligence in the broadest sense.
Artificial intelligence: Leveraging machines to dissect ransomware DNA
Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
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ai security
A new era in cybersecurity, as AI outwits ransomware and predicts attacks, transforming the digital defence game.
'Modern cities' may be smarter, but they're not much safer
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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'Modern cities' may make up thousands of different components that keep people safe and convenient, but they also come with huge vulnerabilities.
Trend Micro warns NZ & Australian firms about Crysis ransomware
Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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New Zealand & Australian businesses are being warned to watch out for Crysis ransomware, which operates through remote desktop protocol (RDP) attacks.
Sophos releases product to address global cybersecurity skills shortage
Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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network infrastructure
Intercept X looks to provide a fast-track to advanced protection and response capabilities while minimising the need for specialised security admin.
Arbor Networks marks 20 years of DDoS attacks against ISPs
Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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Arbor Networks has marked a worrying celebration: 20 years of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks that have attacked ISP networks.
Russian hackers steal Olympic athletes data: Insights and advice from Webroot
Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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Unless you've been living under a rock, you'd be aware of the recent hacking of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) - here's Webroot's insights.
Centrify gets flexible with privileged access deployment
Mon, 12th Sep 2016
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Centrify updates privileged identity management solution to offer more flexible deployment options for customers. #cybersecurity.
Two companies collaborate to boost independent cyber security firm
Fri, 9th Sep 2016
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Intel Corporation and TPG have joined forces to establish a new independent cyber security company called McAfee.
Check Point defines new era of security in cloud IT
Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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Check Point pioneers a new cloud IT security era with its advanced threat prevention and unified management across all cloud platforms.
Operation Ghoul targets industrial sector with spear phishing malware
Wed, 24th Aug 2016
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kaspersky
Operation Ghoul is targeting the industrial & engineering sectors worldwide, hitting more than 130 organisations in 30 countries, says Kaspersky Labs.
Nearly half of AU organisations not equipped for malicious insiders
Fri, 19th Aug 2016
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Mimecast Limited recently released new data that reveals the majority of organisations believe they are their own worst enemy.