Cybersafety stories - Page 13
Network intelligence is stopping a wave of DDoS misdiagnosis
Tue, 4th Aug 2020
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Security teams already know the value of a layered defence; it’s time to add more layers, writes ThousandEyes principal solutions analyst Mike Hicks.
Why answering the question of orchestration vs automation will improve your security effectiveness
Mon, 3rd Aug 2020
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Organisations must weigh orchestrating versus automating security operations to enhance effectiveness, as cyber spending outstrips IT outlay by nearly 2:1.
80% of security breaches involve exposure of customer data - IBM
Fri, 31st Jul 2020
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it automation
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
IBM reveals 80% of data breaches expose customer info, with average costs at USD $3.86 million. Security automation cuts expenses significantly.
OkCupid website and app found to have significant security flaws
Thu, 30th Jul 2020
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public cloud
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Security flaws have been discovered in OkCupid’s website and app by Check Point Research, potentially jeopardising users' data and messages.
CrowdStrike announces two executive hires, with aim to expand in ANZ
Wed, 29th Jul 2020
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cx
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ai security
CrowdStrike strengthens its senior management team in Australia and New Zealand with the appointment of Jade Porter and Paul Salmon.
Interview: Acronis co-founder on going all-in for DLP
Tue, 28th Jul 2020
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Acronis co-founder Stas Protassov discusses the crucial role of data loss prevention (DLP) amidst soaring cyber-attack costs, driven by internal threats.
A third of millennials think they're 'too boring' to be victim of cyber attack
Fri, 24th Jul 2020
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kaspersky
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cybersafety
33% of millennials think they are 'too boring' for a cyber-attack, but 36% want to strengthen their digital security, says Kaspersky.
Addressing the knowledge gap in the Australian security industry
Fri, 24th Jul 2020
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saas
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surveillance
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biometrics
Nowadays, access control can be combined with video and alarm systems, which can, in turn, link up with licence plate recognition, audio and facial solutions.
Security spotlight: 15 billion user names and passwords for sale
Thu, 23rd Jul 2020
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dark web
Breaches on the Dark Web, cyber-attacks by North Korea, TikTok ban concerns, an API vulnerability, and a leaky fitness platform database.
Using risk mitigation to protect your business from cybersecurity threats
Wed, 22nd Jul 2020
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
As businesses go digital, the risk of cybersecurity threats rises. Effective risk mitigation can safeguard your reputation, data, and operations.
Global spending on cybersecurity to grow by almost 6%
Tue, 21st Jul 2020
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analyst report
Even if the global economy worsens and IT budgets suffer, the cybersecurity market will still grow by at least 2.5%, according to a new report by Canalys.
Unprecedented Twitter bitcoin scam targets Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Apple
Thu, 16th Jul 2020
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
Twitter accounts of Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and Apple were hacked in an unprecedented bitcoin scam, amassing BTC worth more than USD $100,000.
Attack volumes, breach levels and security investment all rise in Australia
Tue, 14th Jul 2020
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virtualisation
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it automation
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cybersecurity
94% of Australian tech executives have noticed a surge in cyber-attacks in the past year, prompting increased investment in cybersecurity.
Not enough being done to combat email fraud in ANZ - report
Mon, 13th Jul 2020
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Email scams and fraud are on the rise in Australia and New Zealand due to inadequate implementation of DMARC, according to SMX research.
New report reveals countries most targeted by 'significant' cyber-attacks
Mon, 13th Jul 2020
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cybersafety
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specops software
US suffers 156 significant cyber-attacks between 2006-2020, compared to UK's 47, India's 23, Germany's 21, and Australia's 16.
The real reason to use risk-based authentication in the enterprise
Fri, 3rd Jul 2020
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mfa
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
By analysing what the user knows, has, and does, the risk engine can identify legitimate users while denying access to intruders.
Inteview: Mimecast security expert on why email attacks are more successful than ever
Fri, 26th Jun 2020
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Email attacks, especially phishing, are more sophisticated amid the pandemic, says Garrett O'Hara of Mimecast, making them harder to detect and prevent.
Keyfactor and Primekey announce partnership to automate PKI
Wed, 24th Jun 2020
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Keyfactor and Primekey have partnered to simplify and automate public key infrastructure (PKI) for large-scale enterprise and IoT deployments.
Remote working trend bolsters cybersecurity investment - but downturn predicted
Wed, 24th Jun 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
A new report from Canalys indicates investment in cybersecurity has increased 9.7% - but worsening economic conditions could turn the statistic around.
54% rise in gaming-related cyber attacks recorded in April
Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
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malware
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gaming
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ransomware
Cyber attacks on gaming platforms surged by 54% in April, as lockdowns boosted player numbers, with Minecraft being the most targeted game.