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Cyber attacks stories - Page 46

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Beware the blind spot in phishing education
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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A common blind spot in training corporate staff to identify and avoid cyber attacks is the targeted phishing attack.
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Notorious cybercrime gang targeting Google Apps for C&C attacks
Thu, 26th Jan 2017
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Carbanak cybercrime gang now using Google infrastructure to act as Command and Control for weaponized documents.
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Palo Alto Networks: Second wave of Shamoon 2 attacks identified
Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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network infrastructure
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network security
This latest attack materially impacts one of the primary countermeasures employed against wiper attacks: Virtual Desktop Interface snapshots.
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DragonOK updates toolset and targets multiple geographic regions
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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The DragonOK group has been actively launching attacks for years. While Japan is still the most heavily targeted geographic region, it is spreading.
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SecurityBrief New Zealand looks back at 2016: Malware and botnets and breaches, oh my!
Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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New threats, new malware, new attacks, new chaos and new ways to fight back: A look back at Kiwi cybersecurity in 2016.
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Why combining technology with standards could combat fraud
Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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software development
Fraud is still on the increase due to the use of new technologies, causing losses to both users and companies. What is being done to avoid this?.
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New Zealand's 'love affair' with online shopping at Xmas a cyber security concern
Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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New Zealanders plan to do 40% of Christmas shopping online, despite concerns over cyber security, says Norton by Symantec.
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Are you protected? Try disaster recovery in a box
Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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cloud services
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data management
This DR solution is making waves worldwide, turning a complicated process requiring multiple technologies into a simple, all-in-one & affordable one.
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Ixia's Singapore Executive Briefing Center a safe haven for cyber defence simulations
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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network infrastructure
Ixia's new Asia Pacific Executive Briefing Center in Singapore aims to help organizations test, monitor and defend their networks.
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Snapchat users take care - security predictions for 2017
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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Business email compromise (BEC) is set to continue evolving and causing big losses in 2017, cyber security firm Proofpoint has predicted.
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Understanding why Risk Intelligence is a true game changer for MSPs
Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
With an increasingly regulated and hostile Internet, MSPs are forced to move at the pace dictated by cybercriminals - Risk Intelligence can help.
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Taiwan a regular target of cyber espionage
Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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network security
Taiwan faces sustained cyber attacks, with officials and energy firms targeted by espionage campaign, reports Palo Alto Networks.
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The 2017 National Disaster Recovery Survey - win $200
Sat, 26th Nov 2016
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Is your current disaster recovery solution suitable for your needs? Take this simple survey and be in to win $200.
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The odd, 8-year legacy of the Conficker worm
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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Conficker’s legacy lingers eight years after it first emerged, infecting 11 million devices worldwide and costing up to USD $9 billion in cleanup.
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A quarter of Australian firms ignorant about their own cyber defences, survey finds
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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cybersecurity
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bae systems
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cyber attacks
Australian businesses are getting better at reporting cyber attacks but still remain ignorant about their own defences, a new survey has found.
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Massive DDoS attacks will shift spending to emerging mitigation service providers
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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ddos
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Widespread DDoS attacks in October will lead users to seek multiple DDoS mitigation service providers, says TBR analysis.
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Will consumers get caught in the crossfire of a DDoS attack?
Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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arbor networks
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Here’s the lesson for everyone: pay attention to what’s happening in the real world. Keep an eye on the news for geopolitical events.
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Think like a bad guy and fight back, because hacking is the new face of espionage
Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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When you imagine the world of espionage, do you think of undercover agents trying to recruit a mole or cracking safes to steal sensitive information?.
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'Tens of thousands' of contact info released as NZNO falls to Yahoo phishing scam
Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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New Zealand Nurses Organisation hit by phishing scam, leaks email addresses of members. Investigation underway.
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Australian economy at risk of losing billions to cyber attacks
Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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Cyber attacks could cost Australia up to $16bn, according to a new study by specialist insurance firm Lloyd's. Sydney is the 12th most at-risk city.