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How to stop your data from getting hijacked - SolarWinds
Data Protection

How to stop your data from getting hijacked - SolarWinds

Organisations often struggle to avoid man-in-the-middle attacks because hackers target infrastructure the organisation has almost no control over.

By Thomas LaRock • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
Cybersecurity: Starting with the human factor
Phishing

Cybersecurity: Starting with the human factor

In a recent report by Dell EMC, it was discovered that data-loss incidents cost Singapore organisations an average of US$1.4 million over 12 months.

By Nilesh Mistry • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
One-size-fits-all not enough to secure IoT
Internet of Things

One-size-fits-all not enough to secure IoT

A one-size-fits-all approach won't cut it for securing IoT, says the Trusted Computing Group, stressing the need for individual assessment of connected objects.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
HCL Technologies closes acquisition of IBM products
Cloud Services

HCL Technologies closes acquisition of IBM products

HCL Technologies has finalised its acquisition of IBM's products in security, marketing, and commerce sectors, introducing the new HCL Software division.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
NTT fuses 28 tech companies into new provider
Dimension Data

NTT fuses 28 tech companies into new provider

The merger will include some of NTT's biggest businesses, including NTT Communications, NTT Security, and Dimension Data.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
SUSE launches offering to securely manage cloud infrastructure
Firewalls

SUSE launches offering to securely manage cloud infrastructure

SUSE Manager manages physical, virtual and containerised systems across edge, core and cloud environments from a single centralised console.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
Financial institutions' websites most frequently attacked – report
Application Security

Financial institutions' websites most frequently attacked – report

New report by Positive Technologies exposes top threats to web apps, with data theft as the prime attack vector.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
Malware and malicious Office documents on the rise in 2019 - WatchGuard
Malware

Malware and malicious Office documents on the rise in 2019 - WatchGuard

Hackers are doubling down on well-known tactics like credential theft and ransomware by utilising fake Office documents and other attack avenues.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2019
CyberX launches automated threat extraction platform
IoT Security

CyberX launches automated threat extraction platform

CyberX unveils Ganymede, an automated threat extraction platform leveraging machine learning to detect IoT and ICS malware, enhancing industrial cybersecurity.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2019
TIBCO and Ping Identity partner on API security solution
Application Security

TIBCO and Ping Identity partner on API security solution

TIBCO and Ping Identity have partnered to enhance API security, integrating TIBCOCloud Mashery with PingIntelligence's AI-driven threat detection.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2019
Hands-on Review: Corsair's unbeatable gaming mouse and pad combo
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Corsair's unbeatable gaming mouse and pad combo

Corsair's DARK CORE RGB SE mouse and MM1000 Qi Charging Mouse Pad deliver unmatched performance and convenience for gamers, solving key issues elegantly.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2019
Security risks of neglecting the workforce experience – Avaya
Avaya

Security risks of neglecting the workforce experience – Avaya

Government departments and enterprises are wasting millions of dollars every year on cybersecurity because they fail to also invest in the user experience.

By Doug Richards • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2019
Fortinet extends application security on Amazon Web Services
Firewalls

Fortinet extends application security on Amazon Web Services

Fortinet to secure applications on AWS with FortiWeb Cloud WAF-as-a-Service while protecting applications and APIs and addressing compliance requirements.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2019
85% of enterprises struggling to protect network assets - Endace
Firewalls

85% of enterprises struggling to protect network assets - Endace

Research conducted by Endace and VIB identifies the economic, resourcing, and management challenges that large enterprises face in protecting their networks.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2019
Major vulnerability found Electronic Arts gaming client
Gaming

Major vulnerability found Electronic Arts gaming client

Once exploited, the vulnerabilities would have led to player account takeover and identity theft, Check Point and CyberInt found.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2019
Domain fraud rampant as criminals cash in
Marketing Technologies

Domain fraud rampant as criminals cash in

Cybercriminals are cashing in on domain fraud for almost every possible reason – to impersonate businesses, events, and even trusted leaders and celebrities.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2019
Why the multifunction device poses a security threat
Cybersecurity

Why the multifunction device poses a security threat

Printers and multifunction devices are often overlooked as a security risk, potentially providing hackers with a breach point, according to Upstream.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2019
Enterprises struggling to secure critical network assets
Firewalls

Enterprises struggling to secure critical network assets

Study finds that 85% of enterprises struggle to protect critical network assets from cyberattacks and outages. Lack of agility among top challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2019
How to create safer roads for Kiwis
Data Analytics

How to create safer roads for Kiwis

The New Zealand Transport Authority partnered with Catalyst and Orbica to revolutionise NZ's Crash Analysis System.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2019