About Sara
Sara Barker
Copywriter and Senior News Editor
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.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Sara - Page 86
Accenture's data breach stark reminder of server misconfiguration dangers
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Publicly downloadable information included credentials, platform configurations, certificates, decryption keys and API data.
Japan tech firm Soliton Systems invests in LookingGlass cybersecurity
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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phishing
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email security
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olympic games
Soliton Systems partners with LookingGlass Cyber Solutions to boost cybersecurity for the 2019 Rugby World Cup and 2020 Olympic Games.
MAS panel discusses strategies for Singapore's cyber resilience
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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accenture
Singapore's Monetary Authority (MAS) has held discussions about enhancing the cyber resilience of the country's financial sector.
Interview: Know your enemy - MapR talks big data and DDoS prevention
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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ddos
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data analytics
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martech
We spoke to Steve Nunez about Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks and how big data is helping to fend them off.
INTERPOL & BT sign landmark data exchange agreement to combat cybercrime
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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ddos
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threat intelligence
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interpol
INTERPOL and BT reach data sharing agreement to combat cybercrime worldwide. BT will provide threat insights to help Interpol take action.
Gemalto & Ledger bring security to finance firms seeking blockchain
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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crypto
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blockchain
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gemalto
Gemalto is focusing its efforts on blockchain and cryptocurrency thanks to a partnership with specialised cryptocurrency security provider Ledger.
Asian SMEs lagging behind in data breach disclosure policies
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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malware
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ddos
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breach prevention
Asia Pacific's SMEs also worry about the cost of implementing cybersecurity technologies, believing that other business areas need funding more.
FormBook malware targeting industrial sectors across Asia & US
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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malware
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
The FormBook malware distribution campaigns used different methods of distributing the malware, which is able to steal clipboard contents and more.
Palo Alto Networks pledges support to Aus Govt's Cyber Engagement Strategy
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The strategy aims to promote economic growth and prosperity through digital trade while maintaining a secure and free cyberspace for all stakeholders.
Dormant employee accounts a major cyber risk for Singapore businesses
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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pam
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user data
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one identity
Only seven percent of respondents in Singapore say they remove access for users immediately upon a change in HR status.
SonicWall onboards more customers as malware block rate soars
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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malware
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
SonicWall reports a 524% increase in unique malware variants in the last 6 months, equating to around 1000 new variants daily.
ESET: Cybersecurity is everyone's fight against dangerous criminals
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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australian government
Next week marks the start of the Australian Government's Stay Smart Online week, which aims to raise awareness about cybersecurity best practices.
98% of firms still not quite sure about GDPR specifics
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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data protection
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casb
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data privacy
70% of respondents across eight countries believe that GDPR will crown Europe a world leader in data protection, but there are lapses of understanding.
Why IoT and Wi-Fi testing are crucial for security
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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iot
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supply chain
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wireless networks
IoT devices may be more cost-intensive than they could be if organisations don't invest in ones that can handle the security complexity.
Locky ransomware variant mimics Konica Minolta copier emails
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
A Locky ransomware variant is doing the rounds again this time it's also impersonating office equipment from Konica Minolta.
Yahoo's 2013 data breach hit all three billion user accounts
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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yahoo
Yahoo's entire user base of more than three billion people were affected by Yahoo's colossal data hack in 2013, despite initial reports.
Apple's EFI firmware updates leave systems vulnerable
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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apple
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duo
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security vulnerabilities
Duo Security's study finds troubling gaps in Apple's EFI firmware updates, leaving many Macs exposed to potential sophisticated cyber threats.
North Korea's cyber attacks against South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges failed
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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malware
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crypto
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blockchain
South Korean police have completed investigations into North Korea's alleged attempts to steal cryptocurrency from four South Korean Bitcoin exchanges.
Level 3 extends firewall service to APAC and Africa customers
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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level 3 communications
Level 3 Communications ramps up its global defense, launching advanced firewall services in Asia Pacific and Africa to combat cyber threats.
Finance execs must step up and take the lead in cybersecurity
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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fintech
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
Finance executives must now be business partners who understand and integrate key drivers across business models. This extends to cyber defence.