Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) stories - Page 7

In brief: What's on at CyberCrimeCon 2019 Singapore
Fri, 29th Nov 2019
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cybercrime
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CyberCrimeCon 2019 Singapore on November 29 will showcase threat analysis, world-class expertise, and best practices in cybersecurity.

Data loss prevention: Why digital images should not be overlooked
Tue, 8th Oct 2019
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dlp
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clearswift
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steganography
Digital images are increasingly being used as mechanisms for cyber-attacks. What can organisations to minimise risks and mitigate against this advanced threat?.

Over 50% of incident response requests occur after damage complete – Kaspersky
Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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advanced persistent threat protection
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kaspersky
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cyber threats
Over 50% of incident response requests in 2018 were made after significant damage had already occurred, says Kaspersky's latest report.

Cylance report looks into questionable pentesting practices
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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devops
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apm
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ai security
The report demonstrates how the line distinguishing pentesting exercises from actual threat actor behaviour has thinned.

CyberX launches automated threat extraction platform
Mon, 1st Jul 2019
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iot security
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ai
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cyberx
CyberX unveils Ganymede, an automated threat extraction platform leveraging machine learning to detect IoT and ICS malware, enhancing industrial cybersecurity.

Fortinet extends application security on Amazon Web Services
Fri, 28th Jun 2019
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firewalls
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ddos
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network infrastructure
Fortinet to secure applications on AWS with FortiWeb Cloud WAF-as-a-Service while protecting applications and APIs and addressing compliance requirements.

ESET researchers break down latest arsenal of the infamous Sednit group
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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cybersecurity
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report
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eset
ESET researchers unveil Sednit's enhanced Zebrocy backdoor, capable of executing 30+ commands; phishing tactics highlight group's evolving methods.

ASUS' own servers compromised in malware attack
Wed, 27th Mar 2019
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malware
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datacentre infrastructure
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supply chain & logistics
ASUS’ genuine servers have been compromised in attack that has put hundreds of thousands of users at risk of malware infection.

Flashpoint: APAC companies must factor geopolitics in cyber strategies
Fri, 15th Mar 2019
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risk & compliance
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politics
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flashpoint
As geopolitical tensions spike, APAC firms must integrate political risk into their cyber strategies, as both criminal and state-sponsored threats grow.

IBM Security: Cybercriminals focusing on cryptojacking
Mon, 4th Mar 2019
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ibm security
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report
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powershell
IBM Security's 2019 report indicates a shift in cybercriminal tactics, with cryptojacking attacks doubling those of ransomware as hackers seek easier profits.

Reinventing cybersecurity with deep learning
Fri, 8th Feb 2019
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cybersecurity
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deep learning
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deep instinct
In Australia, firms face a cybersecurity crisis as daily-created malware outpaces defences, highlighting the need for advanced, real-time solutions.

Report on SingHealth breach condemns poor security practices
Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
A report on SingHealth's 2018 data breach criticises inadequate security practices, revealing that staff missteps and system flaws left patient data exposed.

Bridging the gap to AI security
Tue, 8th Jan 2019
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ddos
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ai
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solarwinds
AI cyber-attacks are not constrained by resources and compromises and can go on indefinitely without the need for pause.

TCS collaborates with Red Hat to build digital transformation solutions
Wed, 19th Dec 2018
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Tata Consultancy Services teams up with Red Hat to drive digital transformation with advanced open-source solutions, focusing on agility and cybersecurity.

Cyber attacks develop complexity, target Windows sysad tools - report
Wed, 5th Dec 2018
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malware
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firewalls
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ddos
The report explores changes in the threat landscape over the past year, uncovering trends and how they are expected to impact cybersecurity in 2019.

Machine learning is a double-edged sword for cyber security
Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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IT departments and security decision-makers need to understand the complexity of AI in cyber security, and how to strike a balance between risk and reward.

Cybersecurity risks that can result from Balkanisation in cyberspace
Fri, 21st Sep 2018
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kaspersky
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kaspersky cyber security weekend
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apt
Kaspersky's cybersecurity weekend in APAC focuses on Balkanisation, examining how a fragmented internet threatens global cybersecurity and benefits criminals.

Cybersecurity should be priority in US$8b smart utility spend
Thu, 23rd Aug 2018
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ddos
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smart cities
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iot
Utilities are becoming increasingly connected worldwide, and also becoming increasingly vulnerable - so why are governments letting security slide?.

IDC names Trustwave ‘leader’ in APAC MSSP report
Mon, 6th Aug 2018
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trustwave
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mssp
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analyst report
Trustwave has been named a leader in the IDC MarketScape: Asia/Pacific Managed Security Services 2018 report, moving up from the major player category.

Make the pre-emptive strike against cyberattacks with threat hunting
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Threat hunting starts with the assumption that bad actors have already breached perimeter defences and are operating inside the environment.