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Quantum gets ready to showcase StorNext portfolio at Interpol World in Singapore
Storage

Quantum gets ready to showcase StorNext portfolio at Interpol World in Singapore

Interpol World in Singapore will showcase Quantum's storage and data management solutions, including its StorNext software.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017
Are Asian nations too relaxed about cybersecurity?
EduTech

Are Asian nations too relaxed about cybersecurity?

People from some Asian countries, particularly Japan, are less concerned about cybersecurity, according to a study from Carnegie Mellon University.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017
Trend Micro launches US$100 million venture fund to harness the IoT wave
Trend Micro

Trend Micro launches US$100 million venture fund to harness the IoT wave

Trend Micro's venture will offer companies financial backing, access to its world-class global threat intelligence, and strategic alliances.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017
Petya ransomworm's rapid spread: What the experts know right now
Malware

Petya ransomworm's rapid spread: What the experts know right now

The Petya ransomware uses the EternalBlue exploit to not only infect files, but an entire system's drive. We get the latest from the experts.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017
Former Symantec sales head leads Gurucul expansion in Asia
AI Security

Former Symantec sales head leads Gurucul expansion in Asia

Security intelligence provider Gurucul is setting its sights on the Asia Pacific region.Symantec/Blue Coat head of sales Sandeep Puri leads the way.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017
How to go threat hunting: The thrill of the hunt
Threat intelligence

How to go threat hunting: The thrill of the hunt

Let's go threat-hunting. When the hunters and tools have been assembled, let us explore the thought processes that prepare them for a successful hunt.

By Brett Williams • 7 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017
WatchGuard sole 'visionary' in SMB UTM market
Firewalls

WatchGuard sole 'visionary' in SMB UTM market

WatchGuard has garnered visionary status in the latest Gartner Magic Quadrant for UTM, SMB multifunction firewalls. So how did other vendors fare?.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017
Oh, sweet revenge: White hat hacker floods scammers' phone lines
Email Security

Oh, sweet revenge: White hat hacker floods scammers' phone lines

What happens when you put cold call scammers up against a seasoned programmer? You get sweet revenge, if the case of one security developer.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
NTU Singapore teams with US firm to sharpen up cybersecurity research
EduTech

NTU Singapore teams with US firm to sharpen up cybersecurity research

NTU Singapore has partnered with US firm GrammaTech to sharpen up the university's research projects with better static and binary analysis tools.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
Did you know your superyacht can be cyber-pirated?
Malware

Did you know your superyacht can be cyber-pirated?

A white-hat hacker at a recent super-yacht investor conference demonstrated how he took control of a super-yacht's satellite communications system.

By Jay Kelley • 8 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
New GhostHook attack technique outsmarts Microsoft PatchGuard
Microsoft

New GhostHook attack technique outsmarts Microsoft PatchGuard

CyberArk Labs researchers made the proof-of-concept last week, saying that GhostHook could be a major threat once attackers have control of devices.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
Six essential steps to a successful cybersecurity program
Endpoint Protection

Six essential steps to a successful cybersecurity program

Firms are at a disadvantage in the fight against cybercriminals but building a mature cybersecurity program can help overcome those problems.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
Interview: BlackBerry talks crisis management, security and disruption
Disaster Recovery

Interview: BlackBerry talks crisis management, security and disruption

We interviewed BlackBerry AtHoc senior vice president Ly Tran about the company, crisis management and how it ultimately relates to cybersecurity.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
Ovum says security industry 'finally' coming round to automation
IT Automation

Ovum says security industry 'finally' coming round to automation

Ovum analyst, Rik Turner says the security industry may at last be waking up to automation, probably at its' customers behest.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
Cisco tackles 'previously unsolvable' challenges with network of the future
Network Infrastructure

Cisco tackles 'previously unsolvable' challenges with network of the future

Cisco is gaining ground in artificial intelligence for its networking & security solutions, touting it as 'one of the most significant breakthroughs'.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
The malware that brought down Ukraine – is it really that sophisticated?
Malware

The malware that brought down Ukraine – is it really that sophisticated?

Tenable director says the significance of this malware as a stand-alone event is in fact quite small - but vendors have some catching up to do.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Gartner reveals the top security technologies in 2017
DevOps

Gartner reveals the top security technologies in 2017

The top threats and critical areas for protection provide opportunities for managed security service providers and the channel.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Scammers hijack MYOB brand in malicious email scams
Unified Communications

Scammers hijack MYOB brand in malicious email scams

MYOB users are being warned of a major phishing scam trading on their brand, involving fake invoices and malware hosted on a Chinese domain.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
South Korean web hosting provider pays $1m ransomware demand
Malware

South Korean web hosting provider pays $1m ransomware demand

South Korean web hosting company Nayana was hit by the Erebus ransomware and is paying 397.6 Bitcoins, the equivalent of US$1 million.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017