Cyber attacks stories - Page 50
Businesses are taking cyber security more seriously - but is it enough?
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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Study shows growing concern for data security among businesses, with 34% listing cybersecurity as a top priority.
Third-highest number of users clicking on malicious URLs goes to... Australia
Wed, 9th Mar 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Of late, ransomware threats have been specifically targeting Australian business and consumers, breaching security systems by appearing legitimate.
Behavioural attack detection may be a saving grace for Aussie businesses
Wed, 9th Mar 2016
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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m.tech
LightCyber has partnered with M.Tech to bring behavioural attack detection to the Australian market in response to the escalating data breach crisis.
The time for micro-segmentation is now
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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micro-segmentation
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jpmorgan chase
In the wake of costly breaches, it's whole-system micro-segmentation that is set to redefine cybersecurity this year.
Threat of DDoS and web application attacks more real than ever
Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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firewalls
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ddos
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network infrastructure
DDoS and web application attacks are increasing, with repeat attacks becoming the norm, according to Akamai Technologies.
Healthcare organisations buckle under pressure of cyber attacks
Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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malware
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ddos
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breach prevention
Healthcare sector unprepared for cyber attacks, averaging one per month, according to ESET and the Ponemon Institute.
Ramping up NZ’s response to serious cyber threat
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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government
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cyber attacks
Significant New Zealand organisations are being subjected to serious cyber-attacks on a daily basis - our national response is about to be ramped up.
No such thing as perfect security, FireEye report finds
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
While disruptive attacks are on the rise, the time between a company being compromised and discovery of the attack is continuing to drop.
Arbor brings order to the chaos with new security platform
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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uc
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customers
Arbor Networks introduces new security platform to detect and investigate advanced cyber-threats in real-time.
New Android Trojan “Xbot” phishes credit cards and bank accounts, encrypts devices for ransom
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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cybersecurity
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trojan
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cyber attacks
A new Trojan called Xbot is targeting Android users in Russia and Australia, stealing banking credentials and demanding a ransom.
Banking customers won't stand for subpar security, study finds
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
Over half of online banking customers would avoid a provider that has recently experienced a security incident, according to a survey by Kaspersky Lab.
Electronic payment security now a key consideration for consumers
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Consumers want innovative options for electronic payments to stay protected, according to a survey by Morning Consult and Electronic Payments Coalition.
Behind the scenes of cyber crime
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Palo Alto Networks survey reveals insights into cyberattackers and how to prevent data breaches. #cybersecurity #dataprivacy.
'Dangerous' email scam targets Australians
Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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encryption
Email scam targeting Australians through postal service identified by Australia Post. Scam involves ransomware disguised as parcel collection.
New Backstab cyberattack targeting iOS devices
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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smartphones
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malware
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firewalls
The BackStab attacks see cyber criminals use malware to remotely infiltrate computers, with iOS devices particularly vulnerable.
Top 10 security threats for 2016
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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cyber attacks
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check point software
Check Point is anticipating the next wave of threats, hoping organisations can stay ahead of the evolving tactics of cybercriminals.
Bit9 + Carbon Black makes play for Aussie market
Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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cybersecurity
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hacktivists
Next-generation endpoint security vendor Bit9 + Carbon Black is upping its local play, opening an Australian sales office.
Kiwi businesses blasé about cyber attacks
Fri, 13th Nov 2015
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cybersecurity
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Kiwi businesses continue to believe they're not at risk from cyber attacks according to a new report, which shows many are unprepared.
Rackspace ups its cloud security game
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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dr
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multi-cloud
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cloud services
Rackspace is launching new managed security and compliance services to protect against cyber threats in the digital age.
Organisations unprepared for the greatest security risks, survey finds
Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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breach prevention
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cyberark
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cyber attacks
Cyber attackers posing as legitimate insiders represent the greatest security risks to organisations, according to a new survey by CyberArk.