FireEye stories - Page 2

Zyklon HTTP malware creates gaping backdoors through MS Office exploits
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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malware
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ddos
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breach prevention
Zyklon HTTP malware is described as a publicly-available and fully featured backdoor that is able to conduct DDoS attacks, steal passwords...

FireEye Picks up X15 Software in big data push
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
FireEye says the acquisition is expected to give them significant additional data management capabilities.

Frost & Sullivan analyses FireEye's progression in SIEM space
Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
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siem
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breach prevention
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Traditional SIEM use cases include compliance, storage & forensic investigation, but it is evolving to include many more features for threat response.

"Victory for the good guys" - criminal behind Mandiant hack arrested
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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cybersecurity
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
FireEye has caught the hacker behind a well-publicised attack that leaked a security researcher’s details

North Korean criminals behind phishing attack on US power companies
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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phishing
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email security
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breach prevention
“North Korean actions are consistent with a desire to demonstrate a deterrent capability rather than a prelude to an unprovoked first-strike."

FormBook malware targeting industrial sectors across Asia & US
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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malware
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breach prevention
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fireeye
The FormBook malware distribution campaigns used different methods of distributing the malware, which is able to steal clipboard contents and more.

North Korea's cyber attacks against South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges failed
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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malware
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
South Korean police have completed investigations into North Korea’s alleged attempts to steal cryptocurrency from four South Korean Bitcoin exchanges

Monetary Authority of Singapore launches Cyber Security Advisory Panel
Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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breach prevention
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fireeye
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cyberark
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has set up its own Cyber Security Advisory Panel that includes global security experts and thought leaders.

North Korea's nefarious links to cryptocurrency theft
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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phishing
North Korean state-sponsored actors may be behind campaigns to steal virtual currencies in order to fund the state’s activities.

FireEye's new marketing chief says the company has a 'compelling' story to tell
Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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breach prevention
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brocade
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marketing
Cybersecurity intelligence firm FireEye has named Vasu Jakkal as the company’s new chief marketing officer.

Vietnam CERT plays major part in ASEAN cyber response drill
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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breach prevention
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fireeye
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threat intelligence
Vietnam’s Computer Emergency Response Team (VNCERT) conducted a major ASEAN CERT Incident Drill this week.

FireEye data leaks continue - or are the hackers just trolling?
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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cybersecurity
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Hackers have released another batch of information supposedly belonging to cybersecurity firm FireEye, two weeks after the initial data dump.

FireEye uncovers Russian cybercriminal group targeting EMEA hotels
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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breach prevention
The hospitality sector is a frequently attacked target by cybercriminals - one of the most prominent has been attributed to a Russian group.

Mandiant security researcher stung by hackers - parent co FireEye denies entire network breach
Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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fireeye
It seems that not even security experts are immune to hacks, after reports surfaced this week that one unlucky researcher was hit by hackers.

Petya ransomworm's rapid spread: What the experts know right now
Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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malware
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firewall
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ransomware
The Petya ransomware uses the EternalBlue exploit to not only infect files, but an entire system's drive. We get the latest from the experts.

ExtraHop plucks FireEye vet as new SVP of worldwide sales
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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breach prevention
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fireeye
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extrahop
The provider of real-time IT analytics has its sights set on the security market with plans to accelerate expansion using a new leader at the helm.

FireEye ups local channel presence with double hire
Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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breach prevention
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australian
FireEye has bolstered its channel team with the addition of two new channel account managers as it looks to expand its partner programs across ANZ.

Zero day distributing FINSPY espionage malware and LATENTBOT malware
Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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malware
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breach prevention
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windows
FireEye recently identified a vulnerability – CVE-2017-0199 – that allows a malicious actor to download and execute a Visual Basic script.

FireEye uncovers the top APAC verticals most likely to be hit by cyber attacks
Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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cybersecurity
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phishing
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email security
Targeted threats, spear phishing, email fraud and phishing are some of the top risk trends in FireEye's latest risk report.

NTU & FireEye pledge cutting-edge security research and training for Singapore
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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edge security
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breach prevention
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fireeye
NTU Singapore and FireEye have teamed up to explore new areas in cybersecurity research and develop courses for security professionals.

SecurityBrief New Zealand looks back at 2016: Malware and botnets and breaches, oh my!
Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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malware
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firewall
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network management
New threats, new malware, new attacks, new chaos and new ways to fight back: A look back at Kiwi cybersecurity in 2016.

Zscaler hires Former FireEye exec to manage ANZ
Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
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breach prevention
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fireeye
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zscaler
"We welcome Sean’s insight and leadership in providing clarity and support to our customers and partners."

Microsemi announces new addition to its board of directors
Thu, 8th Sep 2016
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breach prevention
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fireeye
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microsemi
Currently, she serves on the board of directors for FireEye, Five9, CalAmp and Vizio.

FireEye confirms channel manager's resignation
Thu, 1st Sep 2016
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breach prevention
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fireeye
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resignations
FireEye has confirmed that its Australia and New Zealand channel manager has left her role.