Cybersafety stories - Page 17
Guardicore Labs exposes brute force MS-SQL attack campaign
Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
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malware
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Guardicore Labs has uncovered a persistent cyber attack that has compromised 3,000 MS-SQL servers daily since 2018, deploying RATs and cryptominers.
Interview: ManageEngine's VP says legacy remote solutions aren't cutting it
Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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manageengine
ManageEngine's VP Rajesh Ganesan says legacy VPNs lack the necessary security for today's remote working needs, promoting their advanced remote solutions.
Marriott International reports breach affecting 5.2 million customers
Wed, 1st Apr 2020
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
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hotels
Marriott International has suffered a cyber attack, compromising the personal information of 5.2 million guests, marking its second breach in two years.
Houseparty denies security breach as users accuse app of hacking accounts
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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cybersecurity
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hack
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cybersafety
The popular face-to-face video hosting service has been accused of hacking users' other accounts, a claim Houseparty disputes.
Acronis appoints new APAC General Manager and launches Partners Programme
Mon, 30th Mar 2020
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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acronis
Acronis has appointed Neil Morarji as APAC General Manager and launched new Partner Programmes, aiming to enhance cyber protection and boost regional growth.
80% of cyber threat landscape uses COVID-19 as leverage - report
Mon, 30th Mar 2020
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Cybercriminals are exploiting COVID-19 fears, with 80% of threats weaponising the pandemic, says a Proofpoint report, noting 500,000 malicious messages.
Kaspersky announces update to Microsoft Office 365 security solution as COVID-19 threats emerge
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
The upgrade introduces enhanced anti-phishing capabilities with a dedicated anti-spoofing feature, as well as bolstered protection within Microsoft Teams.
HP announces three new security solutions for remote workers
Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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malware
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cybersecurity
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hp
HP says over 80% of home office routers have been found to be vulnerable to potential cyberattacks, and 90% of PC infections originate from email attachments.
COVID-19: Surfshark joins growing list of companies offering free services
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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vpns
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phishing
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email security
Surfshark is offering free six-month VPN subscriptions to help small businesses protect remote employees from cyberattacks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
VPN service sees 165% growth in users as remote working ramps up
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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vpns
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cybersecurity
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nordvpn
Remote collaboration tools, virtual meeting software as well as VPNs are all seeing growth due to a surge in remote working.
Zero trust security gaining momentum as a cybersecurity model
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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malware
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zero trust security
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cybersecurity
Interest in zero trust security is on the rise, with TeleGeography’s latest report showing increased attention from CISOs despite just 8% implementation so far.
Interview: Barracuda decision-makers discuss public cloud security
Thu, 19th Mar 2020
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firewalls
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public cloud
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breach prevention
As organisations migrate to the public cloud, Barracuda's experts discuss the unique security challenges and benefits of third-party solutions.
New stalkerware tech wreaking havoc on personal privacy
Thu, 19th Mar 2020
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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geofencing
New stalkerware MonitorMinor compromises personal privacy like never before, giving attackers unprecedented access to devices and popular messaging apps.
72% of all mobile malware is adware - report
Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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malware
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cybersecurity
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adware
The report also reveals that adware is a rising problem, with its share among all Android malware types having increased by 38% in the past year alone.
CompTIA absorbs cybersecurity info-sharing group
Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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cybersecurity
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comptia
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cybersafety
CompTIA to manage global cybersecurity information-sharing body TSP-ISAO as it aims to advance industry resilience.
Case study: 40% of password managers vulnerable to breach
Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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cybersecurity
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passwords
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cybersafety
Two of five password managers tested by researchers from the University of York were fooled by a fake app into giving away a password.
IoT devices more at risk of cyber attack than ever - report
Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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firewalls
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ddos
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network infrastructure
Among the most disturbing discoveries: 98% of all IoT device traffic is unencrypted, exposing personal and confidential data on relevant networks.
Apple rolls out new App Store restrictions in response to COVID-19
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
The tech giant has also banned outright entertainment or game apps which use the coronavirus as a theme or central idea.
Phishing cases explode as attackers prey on coronavirus fears
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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malware
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phishing
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martech
Attackers, ever the opportunists, are capitalising on COVID-19, pushing phishing lures and establishing newly-registered coronavirus-related domains.
Cyber threats, rising costs, cloud integration - Dell reveals data trends
Fri, 13th Mar 2020
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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martech
Dell unveils concerning data trends: cyber threats, soaring costs, and the rise of cloud integration, highlighting urgent needs for modern protection solutions.