Cybersafety stories - Page 12
Security spotlight: 15 billion user names and passwords for sale
Thu, 23rd Jul 2020
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cybersecurity
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opinion
Breaches on the Dark Web, cyber-attacks by North Korea, TikTok ban concerns, an API vulnerability, and a leaky fitness platform database.
Using risk mitigation to protect your business from cybersecurity threats
Wed, 22nd Jul 2020
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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opinion
As businesses go digital, the risk of cybersecurity threats rises. Effective risk mitigation can safeguard your reputation, data, and operations.
Global spending on cybersecurity to grow by almost 6%
Tue, 21st Jul 2020
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cybersafety
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analyst report
Even if the global economy worsens and IT budgets suffer, the cybersecurity market will still grow by at least 2.5%, according to a new report by Canalys.
Unprecedented Twitter bitcoin scam targets Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Apple
Thu, 16th Jul 2020
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crypto
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
Twitter accounts of Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and Apple were hacked in an unprecedented bitcoin scam, amassing BTC worth more than USD $100,000.
Attack volumes, breach levels and security investment all rise in Australia
Tue, 14th Jul 2020
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virtualisation
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it automation
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supply chain
94% of Australian tech executives have noticed a surge in cyber-attacks in the past year, prompting increased investment in cybersecurity.
New report reveals countries most targeted by 'significant' cyber-attacks
Mon, 13th Jul 2020
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
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specops software
US suffers 156 significant cyber-attacks between 2006-2020, compared to UK's 47, India's 23, Germany's 21, and Australia's 16.
Inteview: Mimecast security expert on why email attacks are more successful than ever
Fri, 26th Jun 2020
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Email attacks, especially phishing, are more sophisticated amid the pandemic, says Garrett O'Hara of Mimecast, making them harder to detect and prevent.
Keyfactor and Primekey announce partnership to automate PKI
Wed, 24th Jun 2020
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multi-cloud
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Keyfactor and Primekey have partnered to simplify and automate public key infrastructure (PKI) for large-scale enterprise and IoT deployments.
Remote working trend bolsters cybersecurity investment - but downturn predicted
Wed, 24th Jun 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
A new report from Canalys indicates investment in cybersecurity has increased 9.7% - but worsening economic conditions could turn the statistic around.
54% rise in gaming-related cyber attacks recorded in April
Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
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malware
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gaming
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ransomware
Cyber attacks on gaming platforms surged by 54% in April, as lockdowns boosted player numbers, with Minecraft being the most targeted game.
State-based cyber attack targeting Australian government and businesses
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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malware
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cybersecurity
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australian government
Prime Minister Scott Morrison told media on Friday morning that a 'malicious' attack by a state-based cyber actor is underway in the country.
Phishing becoming more prolific and impregnable - report
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
The study, conducted with VirusTotal and WHOIS XML, analysed more than 600,000 domains to accurately track malicious activity throughout the pandemic.
Phishing attack exploited Samsung, Adobe servers for Office 365 credentials
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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phishing
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martech
The campaign used seemingly credible web domain names to lure its victims and bypass security filters, including from Oxford University, Adobe and Samsung.
Oracle combines cloud automation with comms security in new solution
Thu, 18th Jun 2020
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cloud security
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it automation
Oracle's new AI-powered Communications Security Shield Cloud proactively shields enterprises from network threats, ensuring safer, real-time communications.
In IT security, 'good enough' is no longer good enough
Thu, 18th Jun 2020
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Cyber attackers live by the motto 'Never let a good crisis go to waste', and COVID-19 delivers a perfect storm of opportunity for them.
Microsoft releases latest edition of Security Endpoints Threats report
Wed, 17th Jun 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Microsoft's latest Security Endpoints Threats report highlights a persistent gap in cyber threat exposure between APAC's developed and developing nations.
Security threats endanger tens of millions working from home
Wed, 17th Jun 2020
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ddos
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Taking measures to prevent disruption to critical servers is paramount, and distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks are high on the list of threats.
60% of IT managers think email cyber-attacks are 'inevitable' - report
Fri, 12th Jun 2020
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
A report from Mimecast reveals that 60% of IT managers see email cyber-attacks as unavoidable within the next year, heightening security concerns.
Security spotlight on recent breaches highlights need for effective CASBs
Fri, 12th Jun 2020
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casb
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dlp
Recent major data breaches affecting millions highlight the urgent need for effective CASBs to safeguard against threats, especially in BYOD environments.
Ransomware attacks swell, average ransom payments rise - report
Wed, 10th Jun 2020
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malware
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virtualisation
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vpns
Ransomware attacks are escalating as the average ransom payment hits USD $18,000, with 57% of companies capitulating to demands, a report reveals.