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New phishing campaign disguises malware as CV attachments
Malware

New phishing campaign disguises malware as CV attachments

It comes as resume or CV-themed scams have doubled in the past two months, with one out of every 450 malicious files reported involving CVs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2020
Zscaler buys Edgewise, with its sight set on zero-trust
Multi-cloud

Zscaler buys Edgewise, with its sight set on zero-trust

The acquisition indicates Zscaler's path towards improving the security of east-west communication, as well as its quest to achieve a zero-trust environment.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 29th May 2020
Australians uneasy about facial recognition tech - report
Surveillance

Australians uneasy about facial recognition tech - report

Half of Australians believe their privacy is being invaded by the tech, and two-thirds think they should be able to opt out of databases using it.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2020
40% of APAC consumers have dealt with personal data breaches
Cybersecurity

40% of APAC consumers have dealt with personal data breaches

A Kaspersky survey reveals 40% of APAC consumers have faced personal data breaches, with over half equally worried about physical and virtual safety.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2020
CrowdStrike expands Linux protection, adds machine learning prevention
Supply Chain

CrowdStrike expands Linux protection, adds machine learning prevention

CrowdStrike says its solution delivers proven breach prevention and visibility from its cloud-delivered platform via a single lightweight agent.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2020
FireEye revamps its flagship anti-malware solution
Malware

FireEye revamps its flagship anti-malware solution

The Endpoint Security solution has received several enhancements, including the availability of several new modules for protection, investigation and response.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2020
76% of execs losing sleep over being the next high-profile breach
Cloud Access Security Broker

76% of execs losing sleep over being the next high-profile breach

Headline-grabbing security breaches of high-profile enterprises are becoming more common, fuelling the anxieties of business leaders who hope they're not next.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2020
Sophos and Arcserve bolster alliance with two new solutions
Firewalls

Sophos and Arcserve bolster alliance with two new solutions

The new solutions combine anti-ransomware and other threat-protection tech with immutable backup and disaster recovery capabilities.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Wed, 20th May 2020
Interview: Mimecast channel director on new partner programme and consolidation in the channel
Partner Programmes

Interview: Mimecast channel director on new partner programme and consolidation in the channel

Mimecast's channel director outlines a revamped partner programme designed to tackle 2020's growing cybersecurity threats and industry consolidation.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Wed, 20th May 2020
Kaspersky launches security assessment training program
Cybersecurity

Kaspersky launches security assessment training program

Kaspersky's new Cyber Capacity Building Program offers training in IT infrastructure security assessment, debuting for government and academia in Q3 at no cost.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Tue, 19th May 2020
Digital heists: Attacks on financial institutions rise 238% in 3 months
Malware

Digital heists: Attacks on financial institutions rise 238% in 3 months

Cyber attacks on financial institutions soared by 238% from February to April, as reported by VMware Carbon Black. 80% of entities noted higher attack rates.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Mon, 18th May 2020
Consumer password hygiene doesn't reflect cybersecurity threat in 2020
Cybersecurity

Consumer password hygiene doesn't reflect cybersecurity threat in 2020

Despite the rise in sophisticated cyber-attacks during COVID-19, many consumers continue to practise risky password behaviours, Kaspersky reports.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 15th May 2020
VMware reveals plans to acquire Octarine, going all in for Kubernetes
Virtualisation

VMware reveals plans to acquire Octarine, going all in for Kubernetes

VMware plans to buy Kubernetes platform Octarine and integrate its technology into VMware's Carbon Black Cloud, enhancing container security.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2020
Developers using Firebase urged to check configuration after leak exposed
Marketing Technologies

Developers using Firebase urged to check configuration after leak exposed

Urgent! Developers using Firebase must check configuration: Comparitech finds 4.8% of apps on Google Play leak personal data, risking millions of users.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th May 2020
DDoS attacks doubled in Q1 2020 as attackers target remote workers
Distributed Denial of Service

DDoS attacks doubled in Q1 2020 as attackers target remote workers

DDoS attacks surged in Q1 2020, doubling from Q4 2019 as threat actors exploited the shift to remote work and learning, reports Kaspersky.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 11th May 2020
CenturyLink launches solution to combat insider threats
Cybersecurity

CenturyLink launches solution to combat insider threats

The solution employs behavioural analytics algorithms to find malicious user activities and automates the review of privileged account activities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 8th May 2020
Zoom buys encryption startup in its first-ever acquisition
Encryption

Zoom buys encryption startup in its first-ever acquisition

Zoom has today announced its first-ever acquisition in its nine year history, absorbing Keybase, a secure messaging platform in a bid to up its security game.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 8th May 2020
Fortinet delivers dominant Q1 2020 financial results
Firewalls

Fortinet delivers dominant Q1 2020 financial results

The cybersecurity company saw gains in almost every category for its financial results of the first quarter of the year.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th May 2020

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