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Criminals turn to virtual methods to cash in on ATMs

Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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There's change in the air as criminals are increasingly ditching the physical-based methods of stealing information and cash from ATMs.
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EITest hijacks tech support scam pages to mine cryptocurrency

Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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crypto
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blockchain
Tech support scams are now being used as social engineering tools as part of EITest's campaign to deliver Coinhive's Monero cryptocurrency miner.
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APAC is now the most dangerous cyber threat region in the world

Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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APAC ranked highest in ransomware threats & malware detections, with online banking malware and malicious mobile app downloads also prevalent.
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Experts comment: Behind the Bluetooth 'BlueBorne' zero-days

Thu, 14th Sep 2017
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As news spreads of the Bluetooth zero-day that affects more than 5 billion devices, security experts are warning users to use Bluetooth with caution.
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EMOTET banking malware returns with a wider scope & vengeance

Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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healthtech
The EMOTET banking malware has emerged with a wider target scope than ever before, three years after it was originally found.
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Trend Micro says C-level executives are not prepared for GDPR

Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
The company refers to a survey they conducted that shows some organisations need to be better prepared for when the scheme is implemented.
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Fileless malware sneaks into Windows machines via USB flash drives

Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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usb
A malicious backdoor called BKDR-ANDROM.ETIN is using fileless malware to infect systems through USB flash drives.
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$500,000 zero-day prize pool for Mobile Pwn2Own contest in Japan

Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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zero day malware
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security vulnerabilities
Trend Micro has put more than US$500,000 towards a prize pool that aims to find security vulnerabilities at the upcoming Mobile Pwn2Own contest.
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Trend Micro announces partnership with VMware Cloud on AWS

Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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hyperscale
​Trend Micro has announced its server security product is now available to customers of VMware Cloud on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
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Hands-on Review: Trend Micro's Home Network Security simplifies how we get protected from cyber attacks

Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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firewalls
As IoT devices proliferate, Trend Micro's Home Network Security offers a simple, router-based solution to protect all connected devices from cyber threats.
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How to make your smart home safe when hackers are looming nearby

Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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Safeguard your smart home against hackers with key tips on securing devices and enhancing network privacy amidst rising cyber threats.
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GhostClicker adware infiltrated 300 apps on Google Play

Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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software development
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A pervasive auto-clicking adware by the name of GhostClicker has infected as many as 340 apps from Google Play.
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How your online dating profile can be traced back to your workplace

Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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Online dating apps can go beyond the world of personal matchmaking and be used at weapons for cyber attacks against corporate organisations.
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New report details exploits of notorious cyberespionage group with EMEA targets

Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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government
Known as CopyKittens, the group is politically-motivated and has increasingly been active in pursuing foreign espionage on strategic targets.
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New version of SambaCry spotted in the wild: Linux users urged to update OS

Fri, 21st Jul 2017
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Linux users face fresh cyber threat as new SambaCry variant emerges; experts urge immediate system updates to thwart attacks.
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Trend Micro & VMware tie the knot around mobile threat management

Tue, 11th Jul 2017
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virtualisation
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Trend Micro has joined VMware's Mobile Security Alliance this week, as the companies seek to tackle the growing number of mobile security threats.
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Trend Micro launches US$100 million venture fund to harness the IoT wave

Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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Trend Micro's venture will offer companies financial backing, access to its world-class global threat intelligence, and strategic alliances.
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War of the words: How cybercriminals are selling fake news through the underground

Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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cybercrime
Fake news is being sold as a service on the underground market, with criminals offering to manipulate public opinion for a price.
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Trend Micro's ten steps for securing our smart cities

Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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smart cities
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Right now there are 250 smart city projects underway in 178 cities worldwide, but how do those projects tackle cybersecurity?.
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The need for internet security on your mobile

Mon, 29th May 2017
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endpoint protection
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phishing
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email security
As hackers target mobile devices, it's imperative to ensure that you are aware of the threats that are out there, and that your phone is protected.