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Kaspersky researchers reveal QakBot, a powerful banking Trojan
Mon, 6th Sep 2021
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QakBot banking Trojan attacks have increased by 65% in 2021, affecting over 17,000 users worldwide, according to Kaspersky research.
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WhatsApp security vulnerability could have exploited two billions users
Mon, 6th Sep 2021
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whatsapp
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cios
Security vulnerability in WhatsApp's image filter function could have affected over two billion users worldwide. Users advised to update their apps.
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APAC top target for network DDoS attacks - report
Mon, 6th Sep 2021
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ddos
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devops
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app development
Asia Pacific top target for network DDoS attacks, with a third of attacks targeting Taiwan, according to new research from Imperva.
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Bad bots make up 40% of all traffic - the increase of automated attacks
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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ddos
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firewall
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breach prevention
Barracuda's new report reveals that bad bots make up almost 40% of internet traffic, emphasizing the need to detect and block these malicious bots.
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Threefold increase in targeted ransomware attacks in 2021
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
Ransomware attacks have increased by 288% in Q2 2021, with data leaks and double extortion becoming prevalent, warns NCC Group.
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Business leaders concerned ex-employees can access corporate data
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
Almost 50% of UK business leaders are concerned that former employees have knowledge of passwords that grant access to corporate data.
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Layered security strategy vital to combat Microsoft 365 phishing threat
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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microsoft
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phishing
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email security
Layered security strategy vital to combat Microsoft phishing campaign, warns cyber security specialist Cyren. Office 365 customers targeted.
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Check Point acquires cloud email and collaboration security firm
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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Organisations can modernise legacy solutions with email security as-a-service and protect cloud email and collaboration suites from sophisticated attacks.
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Palo Alto Networks brings more power to security teams with Cortex XDR 3.0
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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firewall
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network management
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network security
Palo Alto Networks is expanding its XDR solution to help organizations protect against cloud and identity-based threats.
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What makes a security analyst successful? Investigative thinking
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
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threatquotient
Empowering humans to engage in critical thinking is vital to efficient detection and response, writes ThreatQuotient APJC regional director Anthony Stitt.
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Hybrid work is here to stay but security concerns are high - report
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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covid-19
Survey of 1,500 business leaders and 1,500 general employees from 10 countries to better understand how companies are preparing for new hybrid workplaces.
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IronNet and LGL complete merger, look to bring cyber defence to global market
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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IronNet, a cybersecurity defense company, has completed its business combination with LGL Systems Acquisition Corp, changing its name to IronNet.
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New spear phishing detection and response service launched for Microsoft 365
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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microsoft
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email security
SlashNext has launched its Email Detection and Response service for Microsoft 365, aiming to detect targeted attacks with accuracy.
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Facebook joins the ID2020 Alliance
Tue, 31st Aug 2021
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partner programmes
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privacy
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The initiative aims to ensure technologies are designed and implemented in ways that are privacy-protecting, user-controlled, equitable, and interoperable.
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More than 13 million malware events targeted Linux-based cloud environments in first half 2021
Tue, 31st Aug 2021
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malware
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virtualisation
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ransomware
Trend Micro's research highlights the growing security risks for Linux as organisations embrace cloud-based environments and digital transformation strategies.
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The promise and peril of the cloud: why a people-centric approach is vital
Tue, 31st Aug 2021
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casb
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cybersecurity
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proofpoint
Two-thirds of Australian CISOs see cloud account compromise as the most significant risk to their organisation in the next year.
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Ukheshe and dzcard broaden digital payment solutions for APAC
Tue, 31st Aug 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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fintech
South African fintech firm Ukheshe Technologies is partnering with dzcard to expand its reach into the Asia Pacific region.
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Frost & Sullivan awards ThreatQuotient for XDR leadership
Tue, 31st Aug 2021
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xdr
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frost & sullivan
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threatquotient
The 2021 Best Practices Competitive Strategy Leadership Award for XDR recognises strong performance across seven categories.
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Best city for cybersecurity jobs revealed
Mon, 30th Aug 2021
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iaas
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cybersecurity
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it professionals
Washington D.C has been revealed as the best city for cybersecurity jobs, according to new research from Techshielder.
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Google and Microsoft pledge $30 billion to fight cyber crime
Mon, 30th Aug 2021
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microsoft
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cybersecurity
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google
Microsoft and Facebook will invest $20 billion and $10 billion respectively in fighting cyber security and fraud.
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‘A question of respect’ — Consumer reactions to poor digital services have hardened during the pandemic
Mon, 30th Aug 2021
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cx
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crm
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martech
Digital services have become an essential part of people's lives during the pandemic, with 85% relying on them, says a new report.
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Why IaaS security should be a priority
Fri, 27th Aug 2021
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cloud security
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iaas
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multi-cloud
Cloud infrastructure in IaaS is projected to see a 38.5% spending increase this year alone, making it one of the fastest-growing cloud services.
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Tenfold increase in ransomware - reports
Fri, 27th Aug 2021
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firewall
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malware
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ransomware
Ransomware attacks have seen a tenfold increase, impacting individuals, organizations, and critical infrastructure, says new research.
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Hackers targeting home Wi-Fi routers to steal data
Fri, 27th Aug 2021
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vpn
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cloud services
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phishing
New research reveals that 1 in 6 users fail to protect their Wi-Fi routers, making them susceptible to new phishing attacks.