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Sara Barker
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Sara lives in a world of words and stories. For more than six years she has been delving deep into the rich world of tech news, content creation, journalism and reviews for Techday. She brings an academic background in information systems, marketing, radio, and journalism to her role. She enjoys casual gaming, cats, and reading.
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Criminals exploit SSL encryption & free certificates in malware attacks

Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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zscaler
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ssl certificate
Firms may not inspect SSL traffic because they assume it comes from trusted sources. That has now changed and SSL is now a 'significant' blind spot'.
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Ademco Singapore buys 60% stake in Vietnam security firm

Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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tnt technologies
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ademco
Singapore security solutions provider Ademco is making its first foray into Vietnam after purchasing 60% of Vietnam security provider TNT Technologies.
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Full list of NETGEAR router vulnerabilities revealed - is your device on the list?

Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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router
Many NETGEAR routers were subject to vulnerabilities that allowed attackers to take control of the devices through a password recovery feature.
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Corporate SaaS apps teeming with malware - OneDrive scores highest infection rate

Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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casb
The research showed that 44% of scanned organisations had some form of malware in at least one of their cloud applications.
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Singtel Innov8 backs 'deception tech' firm Attivo Networks for APAC expansion

Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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singtel
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funding
Singtel Group's venture capital arm Singtel Innov8 is backing US 'deception technology' firm Attivo Networks through an undisclosed amount of funding.
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Dimension Data to offer Cisco cloud security platform

Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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cloud security
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cisco
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dimension data
Dimension first implemented Cisco tech for its 28,000 employees and saw its clients' requirements for supporting an increasingly mobile workforce.
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42% of Alexa-ranked websites are open invites for attackers

Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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phishing
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email security
A staggering 42% of top Alexa-ranked websites are vulnerable to cyber-attacks due to outdated software and compromised content, finds Menlo Security.
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Singapore passes Cybersecurity Bill for nation's critical infrastructure providers

Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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supply chain
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Singapore's parliament has passed the new Cybersecurity Bill, bolstering cybersecurity for critical infrastructure sectors, from water to aviation.
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Japan firm Nihon Cornet to deliver BlackRidge next-gen cybersecurity

Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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resellers
Japan-based network & cybersecurity provider Nihon Cornet Technology is working with defense provider BlackRidge Technology to deliver the solutions.
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'No evidence' to suggest user info was compromised by Grammarly flaw

Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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google
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security vulnerabilities
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grammarly
A Grammarly vulnerability potentially exposed millions of user accounts and documents, though the company reports no evidence of any data leaks.
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Apple, Cisco, Aon & Allianz make a play for cyber risk management services

Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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risk & compliance
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cisco
Tech giants Apple & Cisco join Aon & Allianz to innovate cyber risk management, merging tech & insurance solutions.
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Pune, India is now home to a Cyber Security Centre of Excellence

Tue, 6th Feb 2018
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cybersecurity
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tripwire
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incedo
Pune, India is the home of a new Cyber Security Centre of Excellence that will tap into the region's pool of IT and security professionals.
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Aussie firms slow to adopt 'breakthrough innovation' for cyber defence

Tue, 6th Feb 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Australian businesses need to be on the lookout for malicious insiders, phishing and social engineering or face price tags of as much as $137,000.
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LogRhythm dips toes into UEBA market to defend against user-based threats

Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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ueba
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logrhythm
LogRhythm introduces User and Behaviour Analytics to protect against insider threats and account takeovers in organisations.
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APEJ leads market demand for IoT security products

Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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iot security
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iot
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healthtech
Asia Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ) will be the fastest-growing market for security products through to 2027, with double-digit CAGR.
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Facebook says 'no more': Cryptocurrency ads banned from social network

Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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crypto
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blockchain
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email security
Facebook has now banned all advertising for financial products such as cryptocurrencies, binary options and initial coin offerings.
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North Korean threat group suspected to be behind Adobe Flash exploit

Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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martech
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breach prevention
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adobe
An exploit that targeted an Adobe Flash vulnerability looks to be the work of a North Korean group called TEMP.Reaper.
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SonicWall reveals public betas to defend against 'vulnerabilities of tomorrow'

Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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malware
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
SonicWall has released a new bundle of public betas aimed at defending enterprises against 'the vulnerabilities of tomorrow'.
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Why trusted identities will create more intelligent experiences this year

Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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cybersecurity
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This year, identity tech, driven by trusted identities, will create more intelligent experiences through IoT, cloud and data analytics, predicts HID Global.
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Top leaders revealed in Gartner's 2018 Endpoint Protection Quadrant

Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Gartner's 2018 Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms has revealed the latest batch of leaders which include Trend Micro, Sophos, & Symantec.