Cybersafety stories - Page 15
Interview: Aura GM on security implications for enterprise during and post-pandemic
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
The shift to remote work amid COVID-19 has intensified cyber threats, raising questions about data security and privacy. Aura GM Peter Bailey shares insights.
Interview: Ping Identity exec on why security system updates are critical during COVID-19
Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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malware
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zero trust security
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hybrid & remote work
Ping Identity's Ashley Diffey argues that perimeter-based models must be replaced with identity-centric security, amid rising COVID-19 cyber threats.
Employee errors 'the most significant threat to personal data' - report
Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
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personal security
Employee errors are now the leading threat to personal data, surpassing hacker attacks and malicious insiders, according to an nCipher Security report.
Google Chrome postpones changing cookie policy in wake of COVID-19
Tue, 7th Apr 2020
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Google Chrome delays its SameSite Cookie policy update due to COVID-19, to ensure stability for essential services websites like banking and healthcare.
Data is more valuable to cyber attackers than cash - report
Fri, 3rd Apr 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
A Positive Technologies report reveals data theft now surpasses cash as the main goal for cyber attackers, reflecting a 20-point annual rise.
Guardicore Labs exposes brute force MS-SQL attack campaign
Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
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malware
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Guardicore Labs has uncovered a persistent cyber attack that has compromised 3,000 MS-SQL servers daily since 2018, deploying RATs and cryptominers.
Interview: ManageEngine's VP says legacy remote solutions aren't cutting it
Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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manageengine
ManageEngine's VP Rajesh Ganesan says legacy VPNs lack the necessary security for today's remote working needs, promoting their advanced remote solutions.
Marriott International reports breach affecting 5.2 million customers
Wed, 1st Apr 2020
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
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hotels
Marriott International has suffered a cyber attack, compromising the personal information of 5.2 million guests, marking its second breach in two years.
Houseparty denies security breach as users accuse app of hacking accounts
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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cybersecurity
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hack
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cybersafety
The popular face-to-face video hosting service has been accused of hacking users' other accounts, a claim Houseparty disputes.
Acronis appoints new APAC General Manager and launches Partners Programme
Mon, 30th Mar 2020
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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acronis
Acronis has appointed Neil Morarji as APAC General Manager and launched new Partner Programmes, aiming to enhance cyber protection and boost regional growth.
80% of cyber threat landscape uses COVID-19 as leverage - report
Mon, 30th Mar 2020
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Cybercriminals are exploiting COVID-19 fears, with 80% of threats weaponising the pandemic, says a Proofpoint report, noting 500,000 malicious messages.
Kaspersky announces update to Microsoft Office 365 security solution as COVID-19 threats emerge
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
The upgrade introduces enhanced anti-phishing capabilities with a dedicated anti-spoofing feature, as well as bolstered protection within Microsoft Teams.
HP announces three new security solutions for remote workers
Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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malware
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cybersecurity
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hp
HP says over 80% of home office routers have been found to be vulnerable to potential cyberattacks, and 90% of PC infections originate from email attachments.
COVID-19: Surfshark joins growing list of companies offering free services
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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vpns
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phishing
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email security
Surfshark is offering free six-month VPN subscriptions to help small businesses protect remote employees from cyberattacks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
VPN service sees 165% growth in users as remote working ramps up
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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vpns
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cybersecurity
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nordvpn
Remote collaboration tools, virtual meeting software as well as VPNs are all seeing growth due to a surge in remote working.
Zero trust security gaining momentum as a cybersecurity model
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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malware
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zero trust security
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cybersecurity
Interest in zero trust security is on the rise, with TeleGeography's latest report showing increased attention from CISOs despite just 8% implementation so far.
Interview: Barracuda decision-makers discuss public cloud security
Thu, 19th Mar 2020
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firewalls
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public cloud
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breach prevention
As organisations migrate to the public cloud, Barracuda's experts discuss the unique security challenges and benefits of third-party solutions.
New stalkerware tech wreaking havoc on personal privacy
Thu, 19th Mar 2020
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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geofencing
New stalkerware MonitorMinor compromises personal privacy like never before, giving attackers unprecedented access to devices and popular messaging apps.
72% of all mobile malware is adware - report
Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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malware
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cybersecurity
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adware
The report also reveals that adware is a rising problem, with its share among all Android malware types having increased by 38% in the past year alone.
CompTIA absorbs cybersecurity info-sharing group
Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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cybersecurity
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comptia
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cybersafety
CompTIA to manage global cybersecurity information-sharing body TSP-ISAO as it aims to advance industry resilience.