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Cryptominers posing a new threat for enterprise IT infrastructures

Fri, 4th May 2018
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As well as viruses, trojans, worms and ransomware attacks, IT managers now have a new threat to worry about: cryptominers.
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34 tech heavyweights stand strong: Protecting the globe from cyber threats

Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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Not only with the companies protect customers, they've also vowed not to help governments who want to go on the cyber offensive.
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You're invited: Sydney's 2nd Annual Safety, Security and Counter-Terrorism Forum

Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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Join leading security experts and execs at Sydney's 2nd Annual Safety, Security and Counter-Terrorism Forum from April 30 to May 2. Secure your spot now!.
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Malicious 'bad bots' account for more web traffic than ever before

Wed, 28th Mar 2018
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4% of bad bot traffic is made up of moderate or sophisticated bots, which evade detection by distributing their attacks over multiple IP addresses.
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eCommerce requires beefed up cybersecurity to function well

Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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In an increasingly interconnected world, online shopping and electronic transactions have now transcended its innovation status.
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Cybersecurity Advisors Network appoints Sydney-based APAC representative

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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Peter Coroneos will now lead the Cybersecurity Advisors Network (CyAN) efforts across Asia Pacific. He is based in Sydney.
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CrowdStrike compiles 'casebook' of cybersecurity's important lessons

Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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The casebook found that attack trends towards fileless malware, such as those that execute code from memory, made up 66% of all attacks.
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Half of IT executives want to detect in-progress attacks before it's too late

Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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Nearly half of IT executives seek real-time threat detection, reveals an RSA study, pointing to automation as a key tool to speed up response times.
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How to drop complexity and move to a more efficient security strategy

Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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Organisations should shift their focus from reacting to cyber threats to adopting proactive measures, according to CenturyLink.
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Comodo opens up threat library to public – almost 100m incidents in Q217 alone

Fri, 11th Aug 2017
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​Comodo has opened its 'library' to university, governmental, and non-profit educators and researchers in an industry-first.
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Palo Alto Networks & INTERPOL finalise major threat-sharing intelligence agreement

Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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Palo Alto Networks will soon be the first cybersecurity company in the world to sign a Data Exchange Agreement with INTERPOL.
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Fortinet's top tips for cultivating situational awareness of cyber threats

Wed, 19th Jul 2017
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IT professionals urged to improve situational awareness to better defend against cyber threats, says cybersecurity provider Fortinet.
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Why User Behaviour Analytics are the secret weapon in your security strategy

Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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UBA is valuable for detecting user access anomalies. If there are multiple VPN sessions from a foreign country at 2am, alarm bells should be ringing.
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Check Point joins Cyber Threat Alliance alongside global security heavyweights

Tue, 21st Feb 2017
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Check Point is the sixth member in the global Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA), alongside Cisco, Fortinet, Intel Security, Palo Alto Networks and Symantec.
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Opportunistic cyber attacks most dangerous, says SecureWorks report

Fri, 17th Feb 2017
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SecureWorks' new report reveals a way for organizations to fight opportunistic cyber attacks and highlights pitfalls in the security industry.
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Digital Shadows on why it's sometimes best to avoid 'Cupid's' arrow

Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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Different times of the year and major news events can trigger a surge in attacks aimed at particular industries and geographies.
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NTU Singapore signs joint agreement to pour $3m into cyber threat research

Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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Singapore's Nanyang Technological University and Israel's Ben-Gurion University of the Negev will work together to combat cyber threats.
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Need to know: The dark side of the IoT and how to protect your business

Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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The IoT has opened the world of cyber threats directly into your living room & beyond - here is an expert's advice for protection.
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Healthcare organisations in the crosshairs of Gatak

Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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The group behind the Gatak Trojan (Trojan.Gatak) continues to pose a threat with the healthcare sector heavily affected by attacks.
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New MD for Symantec Pacific region

Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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Ian McAdam will lead and drive growth across Symantec's enterprise security business and support customers and partners in the Pacific region.