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Cyber attacks stories - Page 133

Busienss meeting

Palo Alto and Honeywell partner up, take on control systems security

Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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Palo Alto Networks and Honeywell have joined forces to offer a cyber security solution for industrial control systems.
Laptop virus

New Android Trojan “Xbot” phishes credit cards and bank accounts, encrypts devices for ransom

Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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opinion
A new Trojan called Xbot is targeting Android users in Russia and Australia, stealing banking credentials and demanding a ransom.
Secret

Cyber security: more engagement vital

Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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IBM Security says many leaders across the C-suite are confused about who the true cybersecurity adversary really is, and how to combat them.
Pig

Banking customers won't stand for subpar security, study finds

Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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Over half of online banking customers would avoid a provider that has recently experienced a security incident, according to a survey by Kaspersky Lab.
Electronic payment

Electronic payment security now a key consideration for consumers

Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Consumers want innovative options for electronic payments to stay protected, according to a survey by Morning Consult and Electronic Payments Coalition.
The little guy

Check Point looks to help the little guy with latest security offering

Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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Check Point has released new appliances designed to help SMBs stand up against sophisticated cyber criminals and zero-day threats.
Cyber attack

Behind the scenes of cyber crime

Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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network infrastructure
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network security
Palo Alto Networks survey reveals insights into cyberattackers and how to prevent data breaches. #cybersecurity #dataprivacy.
Firewall security

If opportunity makes a thief, what stops one?

Mon, 25th Jan 2016
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Cisco's Marc Solomon outlines the questions security professionals should ask when evaluating next-gen firewalls.
Thats a big scam

'Dangerous' email scam targets Australians

Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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encryption
Email scam targeting Australians through postal service identified by Australia Post. Scam involves ransomware disguised as parcel collection.
Security11

Security analytics and intelligence key for 2016

Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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Security intelligence and analytical capabilities will come to the fore in the battle against cybercrime next year.
Guess whos back back again

Cyber crime rife: The whole approach to security must change

Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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trends & predictions
Entirely new cyber threats will emerge in 2016, requiring fresh counter measures, according to predictions by Unisys.
Malware

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.
Top10

Top 10 security threats for 2016

Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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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.
Sec

Bit9 + Carbon Black makes play for Aussie market

Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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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.
Cyber secuirty

Real world impact of cyberattacks starting to show, says Trend Micro

Thu, 19th Nov 2015
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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.
Hmm i dont know what this is

Cybersecurity a growing issue: Innovations only go so far

Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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Global cybersecurity is at a 'C' average, according to Tenable Network Security's 2016 Global Cybersecurity Assurance Report Card.
Cyberthreat

Kiwi businesses blasé about cyber attacks

Fri, 13th Nov 2015
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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.
Cryptolocker

Businesses urged to up backup game as cryptolocker re-emerges

Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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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.
Cyber threat

Symantec: Ransomware on the rise

Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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There's no shortage of security issues. Ransomeware on the rise, and the Internet of Things (IoT) is providing rich pickings for cyber crims.
Iot security

Enterprise IoT devices underestimated and under-secured

Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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risk & compliance
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Alarm over IoT security gap: IT experts claim devices in homes and business are under-protected, despite consumer confidence.