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IBM Security: Cybercriminals focusing on cryptojacking
IBM Security

IBM Security: Cybercriminals focusing on cryptojacking

IBM Security's 2019 report indicates a shift in cybercriminal tactics, with cryptojacking attacks doubling those of ransomware as hackers seek easier profits.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2019
Endace joins IBM Security app exchange community
Firewalls

Endace joins IBM Security app exchange community

Endace integrates its EndaceProbe with IBM Security's QRadar, joining the IBM Security App Exchange to enhance forensic investigations and combat cyber threats.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Jan 2019
Bad day at the office for IBM with latest quarterly results
Public Cloud

Bad day at the office for IBM with latest quarterly results

The latest financial results for IBM have revealed a disappointment for investors as the tech giant missed almost all of its targets.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Oct 2018
IBM Security opens four secure IoT testing facilities globally
IoT Security

IBM Security opens four secure IoT testing facilities globally

IBM Security launches four secure X-Force Red Labs across the globe to test the security of IoT devices, automotive systems, and ATMs amid rising threats.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Aug 2018
IBM Security unveils new AI platform to defend against cyberattacks
Security Operations Centres

IBM Security unveils new AI platform to defend against cyberattacks

The company has invested more than 200,000 hours of R&D into this platform, which includes technologies from Cisco, McAfee, Symantec and others.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Apr 2018
Biometrics vs passwords: How the generation gap is shaping workplace security
Biometrics

Biometrics vs passwords: How the generation gap is shaping workplace security

Millennials are moving beyond the world of passwords and quickly embracing biometrics, leaving the older generations to continue using passwords.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2018
IBM Security collaborates to launch anti-DNS tracking service
Unified Communications

IBM Security collaborates to launch anti-DNS tracking service

Quad9 Domain Name Service protects users from accessing malicious internet sites that are known to steal information and other harmful activities.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2017
Carbon Black and IBM Security tighten partnership with rapid response tool
Hack

Carbon Black and IBM Security tighten partnership with rapid response tool

An expanded partnership between Carbon Black and IBM Security aim to provide increased cyberattack visibility and accelerated incident response times.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017
Spammers' work cycles: Mon-Fri with lazy weekends, says IBM X-Force
Malware

Spammers' work cycles: Mon-Fri with lazy weekends, says IBM X-Force

Attackers using tools such as Dridex and Qakbot spam employees through malicious mail at times when victims are most likely to open all incoming mail.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017
IBM X-Force takes on IoT security across connected devices - and vehicles
Internet of Things

IBM X-Force takes on IoT security across connected devices - and vehicles

IBM X-Force researchers are expanding their focus to include vehicle and IoT security in response to a growing market for data connectivity in vehicles.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2017
Aussie data breach costs drop but it's still an expensive game of risk
Breach Prevention

Aussie data breach costs drop but it's still an expensive game of risk

The Australian costs of data breaches are dropping but organisations are still losing $2.5 million every year.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017
IBM opens new data centre in Poland with cognitive capabilities
Data Protection

IBM opens new data centre in Poland with cognitive capabilities

IBM Security recently announced the launch of its new European IBM X-Force Command Centre to bolster data security in Europe.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
TrickBot malware ramps up attacks against ANZ financial firms
Malware

TrickBot malware ramps up attacks against ANZ financial firms

Attackers behind the TrickBot Trojan have been taking their tactics to the next level, researchers from IBM X-Force have uncovered.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017
IBM Security X-Force reports 'record' 556% increase in breaches
Malware

IBM Security X-Force reports 'record' 556% increase in breaches

IBM Security's 2017 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index has uncovered a 556% increase in the number of breached records in the past year.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Mar 2017
Cyber security: more engagement vital
Cybersecurity

Cyber security: more engagement vital

IBM Security says many leaders across the C-suite are confused about who the true cybersecurity adversary really is, and how to combat them.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2016

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Applying best practice identification to prepare for Notifiable Data Breaches
Breach Prevention

Applying best practice identification to prepare for Notifiable Data Breaches

The NDB scheme will mean businesses could be facing penalties of up to $360,000 for individuals and $1.8 million for body corportates.

By Chris Hockings • 5 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018
IBM Security wants to stop identity fraud in its tracks
IBM Security

IBM Security wants to stop identity fraud in its tracks

IBM Security is helping to fight global identity fraud by launching a new solution designed especially for financial institutions.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2017