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Cyber attacks stories - Page 42

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AI-DAY: Using artificial intelligence to scam the scammers
Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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Re:scam, an AI chatbot developed by Netsafe, is wasting scammers' time with endless questions to protect potential victims.
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The 475-day siege: APAC firms' breach detection times are getting worse
Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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Asia Pacific organisations take over a year to detect cyber threats, the longest of any region, according to FireEye's M-Trends 2018 report.
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Check Point expands portfolio to continue fight against Gen V cyber attacks
Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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Check Point partners with IPSec to offer 24x7 SOC services, expanding its security portfolio against Gen V cyber attacks and enhancing enterprise protection.
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Ericsson & Argus Cyber Security embark on security collaboration for connected vehicles
Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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Argus Cyber Security and Ericsson will provide intelligence-based cybersecurity to connected vehicles and automakers.
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Assessing the rising threat of encrypted tunnels
Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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endpoint protection
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encryption
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Venafi senior technical manager Nick Hunter takes a look at five key threats posed by encrypted tunnel attacks.
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United States hot on heels of North Korea's Hidden Cobra malware
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) is honing in on the North Korean Government’s activities known as HIDDEN COBRA.
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Winter Olympics hacked: Was it just disruptive or something more sinister?
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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The Winter Olympics recently fell victim to a cyberattack which seemed to be just a disruption, but this expert says there could be more behind it.
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Munich Airport launches dedicated IT security hub to fight cybercrime
Tue, 6th Feb 2018
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After being the victim of cyberattacks every single day, Munich Airport has opened its exclusive Information Security Hub to fight back.
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80% increase in cyberattacks: “Ultimately it is a race against time”
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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UK faces more than 10 significant cyber-attacks per week, according to Robin Jones, head of technology resilience at the FCA.
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'Urgent call to action' for ASEAN nations - improve cybersecurity or face losing $750b
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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A new report is rallying for ‘an urgent call to action’ for ASEAN nations, saying that a ‘radical agenda’ may help defend against cyber attacks.
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Hacker steals US$440K in 'easily avoidable' digital currency breach
Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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A hacker hijacked Black Wallet to steal around $440,000 from Bitcoin rival Stellar Lumen - High Tech Bridge's CEO says it was simple to prevent.
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Cybersecurity experts opine on confession it’s not if but when UK is attacked
Wed, 24th Jan 2018
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Ciaran Martin says the UK has been ‘fortunate’ to avoid an attack that could cause devastating disruption to elections or critical infrastructure.
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Whitepaper: What is cybercrime doing closer to home?
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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This new report from Frost & Sullivan delves into APAC's cybersecurity maturity and includes a country breakdown and advice moving forward.
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Avoid gifting weaponised teddy bears & game console hacks: Top IoT threats this season
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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Cyber attacks on toys, gaming consoles and home assistants, you ask? Weaponised teddy bears? Yes, it is possible.
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NCSC reveals unclassified look into New Zealand's cyber threat landscape
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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The NCSC released its 2016/2017 Cyber Threat Report last week, which reveals that there were 396 cyber incidents this year - 58 more than last year.
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Holiday alert: Cyberattacks can rise over 20 per cent starting now
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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As we approach the holidays organisations need to be on the lookout for cyber attacks if history offers an indication of what's to come.
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Police say everyone in UK has been hacked – Expert says not quite
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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data privacy
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UK's Police representatives have revealed virtually everyone in the country has been hacked, however, High-Tech Bridge's CEO disagrees.
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Six IT security priorities to put in place for 2018
Tue, 14th Nov 2017
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With 2017 winding down, Jim Cook, Malwarebytes ANZ regional director talks about the top 10 security concerns for the year ahead.
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Enterprise database security the answer to complying with the POPI Act
Thu, 9th Nov 2017
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Over 30 million South Africans have had their personal information leaked online, in the biggest breach of its kind in the country's history.
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NEC & Japan Govt take cyber defence training to ASEAN administration
Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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NEC provides cybersecurity training for ASEAN staff through Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' project.