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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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Cybersecurity firm Votiro joins VMware's TAP program

Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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Israeli-based cybersecurity firm Votiro has joined VMware's Technology Alliance Partner Program as an access level partner.
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Malicious cryptocurrency miners shift focus to Google Play

Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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Cryptocurrency miners are spreading beyond computer operating systems and on to Android applications through Google Play.
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Risk management firm Exiger appoints new APAC regional chair

Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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risk & compliance
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cloud services
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hsbc
Exiger names Daniel Banes MD and APAC chair for Hong Kong, as it expands its presence in the Asia Pacific market.
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Chinese Govt approves patent for secure document management system

Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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document management
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ecm
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martech
The Chinese Government has approved an additional patent for Publishing Data Management, which provides ProofPlus electronic document systems.
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Reaper IoT botnet small but still dangerous, security experts warn

Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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The Reaper IoT botnet is spreading fast, but it's still growing according to researchers at Qihoo and Arbor Networks.
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Security ebooks amongst business gems in Singapore Digital Business Library

Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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cybersecurity
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ebooks
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content creation
The library, which holds more than 19,000 eBook and audiobook titles, features topics including cybersecurity, business intelligence and analytics.
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Cloudera boosts big data capabilities for cybersecurity

Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Cloudera, Centrify, StreamSets and Arcadia Data to work on speeding up deployment on Cloudera's cybersecurity hub.
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Exclusive: ESET on why the humble password is here to stay

Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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malware
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biometrics
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mfa
ESET's Nick FitzGerald discusses the enduring relevance of passwords, advocating for long, memorable phrases to enhance security without regular changes.
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NEC & Japan Govt take cyber defence training to ASEAN administration

Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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education, learning & training
NEC provides cybersecurity training for ASEAN staff through Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' project.
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ESET endpoint security 'lightest' on market, according to tests

Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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malware
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endpoint protection
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ESET's Endpoint Security Solution has been judged the lightest endpoint security solution on the market, according to AV-Comparatives.
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Trend Micro gains 'perfect' 100% breach detection score in NSS Labs testing

Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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rend Micro says it has achieved a 'perfect score' for breach detection in NSS Lab's Breach Detection System Report.
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Study says unknown malware is the biggest threat to security professionals

Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
Unknown malware has emerged as the top threat for IT and InfoSec professionals, affecting 35% over the last two years, according to Cylance's ESG report.
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In depth: A lawyer's perspective on ethical hacking & penetration testing in Asia

Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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apm
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breach prevention
What is'ethical hacking' in an organisation and are there any grey areas in the law? We sat down with RHTLaw Taylor Wessing's Jack Ow to find out.
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Blockchain tipped to be top cybersecurity trend in 2018

Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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crypto
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blockchain
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dimension data
If cybercriminals are confident that Bitcoin provides a safe mechanism for the payment of ransoms, it indicates just how secure blockchain is.
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WatchGuard snaps up former IBM sales lead for APAC role

Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
WatchGuard Technologies has snapped up former IBM sales leader Sylvain Lejeune as its new vice president of sales for Asia Pacific and Japan.
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the IoTroop botnet: Could it be the next 'cyber hurricane'?

Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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ddos
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iot
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botnet
The rapid evolution of 'IoTroop' is happening much faster than the Mirai botnet; and it is enslaving IoT devices at a faster rate too.
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How hackers can wreak havoc on connected vehicles & ITS

Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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cartech
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cybersecurity
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In today's connected world of smart devices and ever-increasing volumes of disruptive and destructive cyber attacks, ITS cybersecurity is mandatory.
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RSA boosts solution portfolio as GDPR regulations approach

Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
RSA extends its governance, risk and compliance solution to help businesses comply with security legislation such as GDPR.
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Singapore, Aus employees admit to snooping around corporate networks

Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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pam
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healthtech
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one identity
Employees in Singapore, Australia and across the globe snoop their employer's networks to seek information they are not permitted to access.
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Lax mobile security attitudes put banking & finance sectors at risk

Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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fintech
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Almost 30% of mobile devices in financial institutions are under attack, warns Symantec's Q2 2017 Mobile Threat Intelligence Report.