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Online payment fraud losses to exceed $206 billion, driven by identity theft
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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physical security
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fraud
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identity theft
Online payment fraud losses are set to exceed $206 billion over the next five years, driven by identity fraud, according to Juniper Research.
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Kaseya ransomware attack reminder that attackers still have the upper hand
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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ransomware
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malware
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it automation
Kaseya ransomware attack emphasizes attackers' advantage, says Cybereason. Hundreds of US businesses affected. Attackers hijacked Kaseya's VSA tool.
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ThycoticCentrify rolls out privileged management security features
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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devops
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pam
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app development
ThycoticCentrify bolsters privilege management and account governance capabilities to protect workstations and streamline security reporting.
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Biometrics solving security challenges of remote and flexible working
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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wfh
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biometrics
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remote working
Flexible working arrangements have raised security concerns, prompting organisations to consider biometric technology as a solution.
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CrowdStrike picks up AWS award for Falcon cybersecurity solution
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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cloud services
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hyperscale
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public cloud
CrowdStrike's Falcon cybersecurity platform has won two awards from AWS, recognizing its achievements in protecting customers and its ISV partnership.
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Apple enterprise management company Jamf merges with security solution Wandera
Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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malware
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mobility
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byod
Jamf acquires Wandera to enhance its security focus for IT and security teams in the Apple enterprise management sector.
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Ransomware on ‘roids: how enterprises can combat the rising risk of multi-faceted extortion
Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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ransomware
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malware
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ndr
Cyber-criminals are getting more intelligent, and businesses need to step up their defences, writes ExtraHop regional sales manager for ANZ Glen Maloney.
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Micro Focus's CyberRes announces automated data protection for Amazon Macie
Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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data protection
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cloud services
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hyperscale
CyberRes has integrated its Voltage SecureData platform with Amazon Macie, enabling automated data-centric protection for AWS customers.
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Kaseya ransomware attack: MSPs warned to shut down VSA servers
Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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ransomware
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malware
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it automation
On Friday Kaseya shut down its SaaS servers and notified its on-premises customers to shut down their VSA servers to prevent them from being compromised.
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vArmour joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association
Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
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microsoft
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multi-cloud
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cybersecurity
Armed with vArmour’s solutions, the company says that Microsoft’s customers can now gain more visibility over user access to critical applications.
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Five best practices to improve threat report action & analysis
Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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fireeye
While many organisations use a TIP to make data actionable for detection and protection, far fewer use a TIP for forensics.
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Barracuda acquires XDR platform SKOUT Cybersecurity
Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
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firewall
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breach prevention
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ndr
With the acquisition, Barracuda begins its foray into the XDR market, and supplements the company’s previous integrations with Open XDR platforms.
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SolarWinds cyber attack sees significant financial impact on annual revenue
Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
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cybersecurity
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solarwinds
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cyber attacks
SolarWinds cyber attack costs organisations 11% of annual revenue, according to new research by IronNet Cybersecurity.
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Calls for prison sentences for ransomware attacks as losses exceed $20 billion
Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Research shows growing reluctance to pay ransomware demands and calls for tougher penalties for data theft. 79% believe organizations should not pay ransoms.
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Aruba adds new capabilities to Edge Services Platform
Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
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cx
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martech
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edge data centre
Aruba announces new capabilities and solutions for its ESP, designed to streamline network operations and maximize IT efficiency for enterprises.
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Scam messages on the rise, organisations must take action
Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
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cybersecurity
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email security
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sms
More than half of consumers lose trust in organisations after receiving scam messages, according to a global study from Callsign.
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Threats of stalking and doxing still loom on dating apps
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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cybersecurity
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online dating
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kaspersky
While dating apps have become safer, they still pose significant risk to users, leaving them vulnerable to threats including cyberstalking and doxing.
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LinkedIn data from 700 million users for sale on hacking forum
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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linkedin
LinkedIn faces second data leak in two months, with 700 million user records posted online. Data includes usernames, job titles, emails, and more.
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Data requests to Apple, Google, Facebook and Microsoft triple as surveillance escalates
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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microsoft
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apple
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surveillance
Global user data surveillance has increased for the seventh consecutive year, with data requests to tech giants tripling from 2013 to 2019.
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New phishing simulator helps organisations strengthen cybersecurity
Wed, 30th Jun 2021
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malware
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phishing
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e-learning
DeltaNet International has released its Phishing Simulator tool, designed to help organisations strengthen their cybersecurity awareness.
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Are you GDPR compliant?
Wed, 30th Jun 2021
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gdpr
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compliance
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privacy
While the GDPR is established in the European Union, businesses of all sizes across the globe need to comply if they meet certain criteria.
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McAfee reports a surge of malware hidden in COVID-19 vaccine appointments
Wed, 30th Jun 2021
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malware
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casb
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cybersecurity
McAfee has released its latest Mobile Threat Report that finds a surge in new attacks targeting people’s anxiety around COVID-19.
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Ignorance is bliss — for hackers
Wed, 30th Jun 2021
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cybersecurity
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solarwinds
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cybersafety
Failure to employ best-of-breed security practices may result in a very uncomfortable talk with CEOs and boards of directors.
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Avast finds cybercriminals are targeting gamers with cryptomining malware
Wed, 30th Jun 2021
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gaming
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Cybercriminals are using cracked games to target gamers with cryptomining malware, earning over $2 million in cryptocurrency.