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Padlock security

The time for micro-segmentation is now

Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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opinion
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cyber attacks
In the wake of costly breaches, it's whole-system micro-segmentation that is set to redefine cybersecurity this year.
Cyber hack pattern

The surprisingly scary patterns revealed in hack attacks

Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
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cybersecurity
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software development
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hackers
When analysing multi-attack campaigns against industrial and government interests, patterns emerge. Scary patterns.
Ddos

Threat of DDoS and web application attacks more real than ever

Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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firewalls
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ddos
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network infrastructure
DDoS and web application attacks are increasing, with repeat attacks becoming the norm, according to Akamai Technologies.
Cyber attack

Healthcare organisations buckle under pressure of cyber attacks

Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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malware
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ddos
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breach prevention
Healthcare sector unprepared for cyber attacks, averaging one per month, according to ESET and the Ponemon Institute.
Network security

IBM doubles down on security with latest acquisition

Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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ibm
IBM Security is set to expand its operations with the acquisition of Resilient Systems, specialists in security incident response solutions.
World map hacking

Ramping up NZ's response to serious cyber threat

Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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government
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cyber attacks
Significant New Zealand organisations are being subjected to serious cyber-attacks on a daily basis - our national response is about to be ramped up.
Security

No such thing as perfect security, FireEye report finds

Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
While disruptive attacks are on the rise, the time between a company being compromised and discovery of the attack is continuing to drop.
Order to the chaos

Arbor brings order to the chaos with new security platform

Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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uc
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cybersecurity
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customers
Arbor Networks introduces new security platform to detect and investigate advanced cyber-threats in real-time.
Busienss meeting

Palo Alto and Honeywell partner up, take on control systems security

Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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uc
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Palo Alto Networks and Honeywell have joined forces to offer a cyber security solution for industrial control systems.
Laptop virus

New Android Trojan “Xbot” phishes credit cards and bank accounts, encrypts devices for ransom

Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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cybersecurity
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trojan
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opinion
A new Trojan called Xbot is targeting Android users in Russia and Australia, stealing banking credentials and demanding a ransom.
Secret

Cyber security: more engagement vital

Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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cybersecurity
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ibm security
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cyber attacks
IBM Security says many leaders across the C-suite are confused about who the true cybersecurity adversary really is, and how to combat them.
Pig

Banking customers won't stand for subpar security, study finds

Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
Over half of online banking customers would avoid a provider that has recently experienced a security incident, according to a survey by Kaspersky Lab.
Electronic payment

Electronic payment security now a key consideration for consumers

Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Consumers want innovative options for electronic payments to stay protected, according to a survey by Morning Consult and Electronic Payments Coalition.
The little guy

Check Point looks to help the little guy with latest security offering

Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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cyber attacks
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sme
Check Point has released new appliances designed to help SMBs stand up against sophisticated cyber criminals and zero-day threats.
Cyber attack

Behind the scenes of cyber crime

Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Palo Alto Networks survey reveals insights into cyberattackers and how to prevent data breaches. #cybersecurity #dataprivacy.
Firewall security

If opportunity makes a thief, what stops one?

Mon, 25th Jan 2016
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Cisco's Marc Solomon outlines the questions security professionals should ask when evaluating next-gen firewalls.
Security11

Security analytics and intelligence key for 2016

Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Security intelligence and analytical capabilities will come to the fore in the battle against cybercrime next year.
Guess whos back back again

Cyber crime rife: The whole approach to security must change

Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
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trends & predictions
Entirely new cyber threats will emerge in 2016, requiring fresh counter measures, according to predictions by Unisys.
Malware

New Backstab cyberattack targeting iOS devices

Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
The BackStab attacks see cyber criminals use malware to remotely infiltrate computers, with iOS devices particularly vulnerable.
Top10

Top 10 security threats for 2016

Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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wearables
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cyber attacks
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check point software
Check Point is anticipating the next wave of threats, hoping organisations can stay ahead of the evolving tactics of cybercriminals.