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Threat Landscape stories - Page 50

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Equifax breach vulnerability surfaces as top network attack in Q3 2019
Mon, 16th Dec 2019
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Equifax breach vulnerability from Apache Struts tops WatchGuard’s Q3 2019 list of network attacks, highlighting rising malware and zero-day threats.
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VMware claims three major recognitions from Gartner
Tue, 10th Dec 2019
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virtualisation
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it automation
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The company was named as a leader in two Magic Quadrants, and a subsidiary named a Peer Insights Customer Choice.
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Cyberattacks becoming increasingly targeted in nature, research finds
Thu, 5th Dec 2019
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
The number of unique cyber incidents have increase for third quarter of 2019, according to a new report on the cybersecurity threatscape.
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Dicker Data named Trend Micro distributor of the year
Tue, 3rd Dec 2019
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
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dicker data
Dicker Data has been crowned Distributor of the Year at Trend Micro's 2019 Partner Awards, recognising top-notch cybersecurity sales and collaboration in ANZ.
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APT groups conducting more targeted intrusions – Accenture
Mon, 2nd Dec 2019
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malware
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network infrastructure
Analysts now see an emergence of malware executed through web browsers focused on targeting online merchants and retailers specifically.
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Compliance and cloud making SME security more complex
Tue, 19th Nov 2019
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
As compliance requirements continue to filter through the supply chain, they can come as a rude shock to a small business, says Ecosystm.
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Organisations' cybersecurity readiness for new regulations still low - ESET
Mon, 11th Nov 2019
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Across all countries surveyed, prioritisation was identified as the biggest organisational cybersecurity challenge (20%).
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Addressing the cybersecurity skills gap
Fri, 8th Nov 2019
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skillsoft
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skills gap
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candidates
Cybersecurity is consistently rated as one of the most problematic skills shortage areas in the enterprise, Skillsoft says.
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Upskill your workforce to boost cybersecurity
Mon, 21st Oct 2019
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malware
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ransomware
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it training
Digital shift means cyber skills are vital for all firms, not just tech, as threats loom large on the corporate horizon.
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Okta launches offerings for threat detection and remediation
Mon, 14th Oct 2019
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
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passwordless
Okta unveiled SecurityInsights, empowering global organisations with advanced threat detection and remediation tools for end-users and administrators.
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Gender divide still exists within tech sector - ISACA report
Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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dei
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isaca
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skills gap
Men and women in the global tech sector agree that women are under-represented, but they don’t always agree on why that is the case.
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McAfee introduces new threat visibility and prioritisation feature
Tue, 8th Oct 2019
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advanced persistent threat protection
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casb
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McAfee MVISION Insights helps firms proactively combat cyber threats by providing tailored, actionable intelligence.
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BlackBerry invests in the evolution of cybersecurity innovation
Fri, 4th Oct 2019
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smartphones
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data science
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ai
BlackBerry has launched new Advanced Technology Development Labs to research security technologies in the IoT era.
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BlackBerry creates R&D lab to stay on security's cutting edge
Wed, 2nd Oct 2019
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smartphones
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ai security
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BlackBerry launches BlackBerry Labs, a new R&D unit with over 120 experts, to innovate in cybersecurity and maintain its edge in the IoT era.
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IBM outlines why the 'boom' moment is key to better security
Tue, 1st Oct 2019
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devops
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apm
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ai security
IBM's Stephen Burmester highlights the critical 'boom' moment in security breaches, emphasising risk preparedness and proactive planning to mitigate losses.
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From predator to high-risk vaccine: Sophos tracks WannaCry's evolution
Mon, 23rd Sep 2019
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
An analysis of around 2,000 WannaCry samples from 2018 shows they were adapted to bypass the famous kill switch, but unable to encrypt data.
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IoT a hot topic in cybercriminal underbelly
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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iot
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
Cybercriminals are actively discussing how to compromise IoT devices for financial gain, says new research from Trend Micro.
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Trustwave platform brings more visibility and control cloud security
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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multi-cloud
Trustwave unveils the Fusion platform, revolutionising cloud security with enhanced visibility and control for corporate and government environments.
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Digitally transform without fear with consistent security policies
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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uc
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Embrace digital transformation without added risk by implementing consistent security policies, integrating OT and 5G for a secure future.
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Securing your network at every point with an adaptable security fabric - Fortinet
Fri, 6th Sep 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet unveils a comprehensive security fabric to protect every element of your network amidst digital transformation. Consistency is key.