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How Microsoft security infrastructure can sink a business
Wed, 28th Jul 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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microsoft
Organisations that are heavily or entirely reliant on Microsoft infrastructure, services and applications can take several steps to shore up their security.
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Minimising the impact of REvil delivered via Kaseya servers
Wed, 28th Jul 2021
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ransomware
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malware
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encryption
In this case study, Darktrace explains how it detected the first signs of ransomware on the network 'as soon as encryption had begun'.
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Rise in hacking tool downloads as cybercrime becomes 'more organised than ever'
Wed, 28th Jul 2021
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cybersecurity
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hacking
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cios
Cybercrime activity has increased, with a 65% rise in the use of hacking tools, according to the latest global Threat Insights Report from HP.
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Ready, set, scam: Cybercriminals targeting Olympic Games fans
Wed, 28th Jul 2021
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Cybercriminals are exploiting Olympic Games fans with online fraud schemes, including phishing pages and fake tickets, warns Kaspersky.
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New malware strain targeting Mac users for only $49
Tue, 27th Jul 2021
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malware
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apple
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technology gifts
New malware strain targets MacOS users, stealing information. Hackers can buy licenses for $49 on the Darknet. Spoofed emails used to trick victims.
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Tech support scams among top phishing attacks
Tue, 27th Jul 2021
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ddos
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phishing
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email security
These scams are specifically designed to trick unsuspecting consumers to share personal information or engage in behaviour that puts their privacy at risk.
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State-affiliated threat actors attribute 57% of all known web app incidents over last five years - Report
Tue, 27th Jul 2021
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cloud security
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application security
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cybersecurity
According to a multi-source report, state-affiliated threat actors attributed to 57% of all known web application incidents over the last five years.
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$10 million bug bounty fund for projects building on Binance Smart Chain
Tue, 27th Jul 2021
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blockchain
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bug bounty
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ethical hacking
Binance Smart Chain has launched Priority ONE, a $10 million bug bounty fund for projects building on top of BSC.
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Entrust launches Verified Mark Certificates to support BIMI email authentication standard
Tue, 27th Jul 2021
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email security
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authentication
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entrust
Entrust is launching Verified Mark Certificates to enable easier email authentication and combat phishing. It is backed by Google and the BIMI standard.
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Microsoft partners with AustCyber to launch cybersecurity traineeship program
Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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it training
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micro-credentials
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microsoft
Microsoft partners with AustCyber to launch a cybersecurity traineeship program, aiming to support 200 participants into a cyber career.
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The unintended consequences of cyber attacks
Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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ransomware
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malware
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ai security
DarkSide ransomware group's miscalculated cyber attack on Colonial Pipeline had disastrous consequences, leading to global gas shortages and their own downfall.
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The importance of data masking and testing in an evolving organisational landscape
Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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testing
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erp
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application testing
To guarantee systems are operating as they should, organisations must invest in system testing and data masking — without compromising security.
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Online dating users doxed as personal data exposed
Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
1 in 6 online daters have fallen victim to doxing, a new study finds. Personal data exposure on dating platforms remains a concern for users.
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Sophos to boost adaptive cybersecurity ecosystem with network detection and response
Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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firewall
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network management
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network security
Sophos acquires Braintrace, enhancing its cybersecurity ecosystem with proprietary Network Detection and Response technology.
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Sysdig eyes up DevOps security capabilities through Apolicy acquisition
Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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devops
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project management
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application security
Sysdig plans to enhance its DevOps capabilities by acquiring cloud-native app development firm Apolicy for an undisclosed sum.
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Tech support scams remain a global threat - Microsoft
Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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microsoft
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email security
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cybersecurity
Tactics used by fraudsters to victimise users online have evolved over time, from pure cold calling to more sophisticated ploys.
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What Is TLS 1.2 — and why should we still care?
Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
TLS 1.2, the improved version of the Transport Layer Security protocol, is crucial for data security as TLS 1.0 and 1.1 become unsupported.
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Fatigued IT teams losing the war on phishing
Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Three-quarters of organizations have been hit by a phishing attack in the past year, according to research from Ivanti.
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OneLogin solution to enable organisations to adopt Zero Trust principle of least privilege access
Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
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pam
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
OneLogin introduces Delegated Administration to help organisations adopt the Zero Trust principle of least privilege access.
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CEOs, CISOs doubling down on cloud-based cybersecurity
Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
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casb
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cybersecurity
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cso / ciso
Enterprise leaders have rapidly shifted their investment to cloud-based cybersecurity approaches, according to new research by Forcepoint and WSJ Intelligence.
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Thycotic and Centrify named as Leaders in Gartner MQ for Privileged Access Management
Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
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devops
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pam
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app development
ThycoticCentrify, the merged companies of Centrify and Thycotic, have been named Leaders in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Privileged Access Management.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - BeyondTrust on securing critical infrastructure
Thu, 22nd Jul 2021
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pam
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critical infrastructure
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beyondtrust
In TechDay's second IT Jam with BeyondTrust, we speak to the company's sales engineer Scott Hesford about critical infrastructure and how best to secure it.
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Cyber attackers will have weaponised operational technology environments to harm or kill humans - Gartner
Thu, 22nd Jul 2021
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cybersecurity
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analyst report
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cios
Cyber attackers will kill humans through operational technology by 2025, says Gartner. Lack of security controls in OT environments is a major concern.
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Microsoft partners with Vectra AI on Zero Trust security framework
Thu, 22nd Jul 2021
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cloud services
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malware
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microsoft
Vectra AI has announced the Vectra Cognito platform will deliver key Zero Trust capabilities for Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure customers.