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Survey shows organisations in the dark about shadow mining threat
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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cybersecurity
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cryptomining
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crypto jacking
To be successful and remain undetected, shadow mining depends on deliberately configuring security systems to function incorrectly.
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Developing APAC countries most vulnerable to malware - Microsoft
Fri, 22nd Mar 2019
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The Asia-Pacific region remains a prime target for cybercriminals, according to Microsoft's Security Intelligence Report.
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Ransomware’s decline equals cryptomining’s rise
Tue, 19th Mar 2019
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ransomware
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malware
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cybersecurity
ESET’s Security Days Conference recently took place to go over the current threat environment and what to look out for next.
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Maximising blockchain’s potential with privilege controls - CyberArk
Wed, 13th Mar 2019
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endpoint protection
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pam
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blockchain
Blockchain's potential is immense, but endpoint vulnerabilities pose threats. Privilege controls, as emphasised by CyberArk, are crucial for ensuring security.
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IBM Security: Cybercriminals focusing on cryptojacking
Mon, 4th Mar 2019
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report
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powershell
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ibm security
IBM Security's 2019 report indicates a shift in cybercriminal tactics, with cryptojacking attacks doubling those of ransomware as hackers seek easier profits.
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CSOs - are you prepared for cloud cryptojacking?
Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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cloud security
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mfa
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iaas
A recent report found that almost half of the organisations surveyed have malware in one of their cloud applications.
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Interview: Inside the crybercriminal gig economy for bots
Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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akamai
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bots
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gig economy
TechDay spoke to Akamai Asia Pacific security technology and strategy head Fernando Serto about how organisations are being impacted.
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New report uncovers US$1.7b cryptocurrency cybercrime market
Thu, 31st Jan 2019
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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email security
There was a staggering rise in criminal activity within the cryptocurrency market last year, despite the decline in the market.
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Infinito unveils all-in-one blockchain platform
Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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blockchain
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infinio
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banking-as-a-service
Infinito unveils the all-in-one Infinito Blockchain Platform (IBP), aiming to simplify decentralised app development with versatile APIs and turnkey solutions.
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Cryptomining affected 37% of businesses last year
Fri, 25th Jan 2019
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ddos
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cryptocurrency
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malware
A Check Point report reveals 37% of global businesses suffered cryptomining attacks in 2018, highlighting a surge in stealthy cybercrime techniques.
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Lime scooters: When disruptive businesses fuel controversy
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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digital disruption
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nexgen
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electric scooter
Lime's e-scooter rentals spark global controversy. While ignored for their disruptive model, they face mounting scrutiny over safety and regulation.
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Malware downloader on the rise in Check Point’s latest Threat Index
Wed, 16th Jan 2019
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malware
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cybersecurity
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coinhive
Organisations continue to be targeted by cryptominers, despite an overall drop in value across all cryptocurrencies in 2018.
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2019’s top three cybersecurity trends - Akamai
Mon, 7th Jan 2019
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ddos
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predictions
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akamai
Cybercriminals have been moving towards a ‘gig economy’ – an underground community of malicious actors exchanging services.
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2018 sees 1,500% increase in coinmining malware - report
Wed, 19th Dec 2018
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botnet
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report
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coinhive
The explosive growth of cryptocurrency in 2018 catapulted coinmining malware incidents by 1,500%, reveals eSentire's Annual Threat Report.
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2019 threat landscape predictions - Proofpoint
Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Proofpoint researchers have looked ahead at the trends and events likely to shape the threat landscape in the year to come.
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How businesses will pivot AI strategies to align with human-centric goals
Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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digital transformation
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ai
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banking
AI will not only allow businesses to reduce costs but will also provide ROI to the staff working with the technology.
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How enterprise tech will evolve in 2019
Wed, 5th Dec 2018
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blockchain
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iot
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cryptocurrency
DataArt forecasts a technology revolution in 2019, predicting leaps in open banking, personalised retail, blockchain, and IoT, reshaping industry landscapes.
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Seven big cybersecurity threats and how to prevent them
Mon, 5th Nov 2018
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vpns
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cybersecurity
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banking
Hackers and fraudsters will go to enormous lengths to steal this data, so it’s important to know about the top cyber security threats we face today.
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Callaghan Innovation places bets in local crypto startup
Wed, 31st Oct 2018
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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callaghan innovation
Callaghan Innovation has placed $330,000 into a local cryptocurrency savings and trading startup now called Vimba.
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Cryptopia: The Kiwi exchange riding the crypto boom
Fri, 5th Oct 2018
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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cryptopia
New Zealand cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia celebrates signing up two million users and expanding globally in just three years.