SecurityBrief Asia - Technology news for CISOs & cybersecurity decision-makers

Cybersafety stories - Page 13

Cybersecurity44

'Huge disconnect' between employer and employee perception of security

Tue, 9th Jun 2020
#
cybersecurity
#
mimecast
#
cybersafety
59% of IT managers in a survey conducted by Forrester say they are doing enough for their organisation's cybersecurity, yet 53% of employees disagree.
Rocket

NASA's cybersecurity incidents rose 266% last year

Tue, 9th Jun 2020
#
cybersecurity
#
nasa
#
cybersafety
NASA experienced a 266% rise in cyber incidents last year, highlighting vulnerabilities as budget cuts hampered its cybersecurity defences.
Cybersecurity38

80% of Australian companies think cybersecurity investments 'failing'

Mon, 8th Jun 2020
#
supply chain
#
cybersecurity
#
accenture
A new report from Accenture finds that 70% of Australian organisations are in a 'constant battle' with cyber attacks, while costs are spiralling out of control.
Malware6

New phishing campaign disguises malware as CV attachments

Thu, 4th Jun 2020
#
malware
#
phishing
#
email security
It comes as resume or CV-themed scams have doubled in the past two months, with one out of every 450 malicious files reported involving CVs.
Cloud17

Zscaler buys Edgewise, with its sight set on zero-trust

Fri, 29th May 2020
#
multi-cloud
#
casb
#
cybersecurity
The acquisition indicates Zscaler's path towards improving the security of east-west communication, as well as its quest to achieve a zero-trust environment.
Cybersecurity22

40% of APAC consumers have dealt with personal data breaches

Fri, 22nd May 2020
#
cybersecurity
#
kaspersky
#
cybersafety
A Kaspersky survey reveals 40% of APAC consumers have faced personal data breaches, with over half equally worried about physical and virtual safety.
Cybersecurity27

CrowdStrike expands Linux protection, adds machine learning prevention

Fri, 22nd May 2020
#
supply chain
#
breach prevention
#
ai security
CrowdStrike says its solution delivers proven breach prevention and visibility from its cloud-delivered platform via a single lightweight agent.
Cybersecurity33

FireEye revamps its flagship anti-malware solution

Thu, 21st May 2020
#
malware
#
breach prevention
#
cybersecurity
The Endpoint Security solution has received several enhancements, including the availability of several new modules for protection, investigation and response.
Data breach6

76% of execs losing sleep over being the next high-profile breach

Wed, 20th May 2020
#
casb
#
breach prevention
#
cybersecurity
Headline-grabbing security breaches of high-profile enterprises are becoming more common, fuelling the anxieties of business leaders who hope they're not next.
Cybersecurity42

Sophos and Arcserve bolster alliance with two new solutions

Wed, 20th May 2020
#
firewalls
#
dr
#
network infrastructure
The new solutions combine anti-ransomware and other threat-protection tech with immutable backup and disaster recovery capabilities.
Training

Kaspersky launches security assessment training program

Tue, 19th May 2020
#
cybersecurity
#
software development
#
education, learning & training
Kaspersky's new Cyber Capacity Building Program offers training in IT infrastructure security assessment, debuting for government and academia in Q3 at no cost.
Cyber crime   financial

Digital heists: Attacks on financial institutions rise 238% in 3 months

Mon, 18th May 2020
#
malware
#
virtualisation
#
ddos
Cyber attacks on financial institutions soared by 238% from February to April, as reported by VMware Carbon Black. 80% of entities noted higher attack rates.
Passwords

Consumer password hygiene doesn't reflect cybersecurity threat in 2020

Fri, 15th May 2020
#
cybersecurity
#
kaspersky
#
passwords
Despite the rise in sophisticated cyber-attacks during COVID-19, many consumers continue to practise risky password behaviours, Kaspersky reports.
Handshake7

VMware reveals plans to acquire Octarine, going all in for Kubernetes

Thu, 14th May 2020
#
virtualisation
#
devops
#
it automation
VMware plans to buy Kubernetes platform Octarine and integrate its technology into VMware's Carbon Black Cloud, enhancing container security.
Cybersecurity39

Developers using Firebase urged to check configuration after leak exposed

Tue, 12th May 2020
#
martech
#
cybersecurity
#
google
Urgent! Developers using Firebase must check configuration: Comparitech finds 4.8% of apps on Google Play leak personal data, risking millions of users.
Cyber attack2

DDoS attacks doubled in Q1 2020 as attackers target remote workers

Mon, 11th May 2020
#
ddos
#
hybrid & remote work
#
cybersecurity
DDoS attacks surged in Q1 2020, doubling from Q4 2019 as threat actors exploited the shift to remote work and learning, reports Kaspersky.
Cybersecurity key

CenturyLink launches solution to combat insider threats

Fri, 8th May 2020
#
cybersecurity
#
centurylink
#
insider threats
The solution employs behavioural analytics algorithms to find malicious user activities and automates the review of privileged account activities.
Cybersecurity28 copy

Zoom buys encryption startup in its first-ever acquisition

Fri, 8th May 2020
#
encryption
#
cybersecurity
#
m&a
Zoom has today announced its first-ever acquisition in its nine year history, absorbing Keybase, a secure messaging platform in a bid to up its security game.
Finance2

Fortinet delivers dominant Q1 2020 financial results

Thu, 7th May 2020
#
firewalls
#
network infrastructure
#
data analytics
The cybersecurity company saw gains in almost every category for its financial results of the first quarter of the year.
Hotspot

Half of employees watch adult content on devices they use for work

Thu, 7th May 2020
#
hybrid & remote work
#
cybersecurity
#
kaspersky
Half of remote workers are streaming adult content on the same devices they use for their jobs, according to a Kaspersky report, raising cybersecurity concerns.