Nick Fitzgerald stories

The future of cybercrime in Australia – ESET
Mon, 15th Jul 2019
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cyber-attacks will continue so long as the target seems worthwhile and the attackers have funding to continue their work.

ESET: Will blockchain secure the Internet of Threats?
Mon, 15th Jul 2019
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iot security
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
It is well established that contemporary IoT devices, and their associated cloud services, have a terrible security track record.

The cost of our connected world: how to overcome challenges without downgrading technical capabilities
Mon, 28th May 2018
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
Generally, the most successful threats are the simplest, says ESET senior research fellow Nick FitzGerald.

APAC Cybersecurity trends ahead: The costs of connection
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
The generally perilous state of affairs in the Internet-of-Things (IoT) arena presents a host of challenges of its own.

A lesson on UEFI 101 and why you need it scanned for security
Wed, 15th Nov 2017
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malware
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hackers
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firmware
Recent research highlights the growing importance of UEFI scanning as a crucial security feature in the world of software development. UEFI protection has become a must in preventing attacks on computer systems.

The age of software supply-chain attacks: Why they are now a legitimate threat
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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malware
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cyber attacks
When you consider that we often only see one or two software supply-chain attacks in a year, eight in the last ten months is a veritable deluge!.