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Cybersafety stories - Page 15

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76% of execs losing sleep over being the next high-profile breach
Wed, 20th May 2020
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Headline-grabbing security breaches of high-profile enterprises are becoming more common, fuelling the anxieties of business leaders who hope they're not next.
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Sophos and Arcserve bolster alliance with two new solutions
Wed, 20th May 2020
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firewalls
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dr
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network infrastructure
The new solutions combine anti-ransomware and other threat-protection tech with immutable backup and disaster recovery capabilities.
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Interview: Mimecast channel director on new partner programme and consolidation in the channel
Wed, 20th May 2020
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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m&a
Mimecast's channel director outlines a revamped partner programme designed to tackle 2020’s growing cybersecurity threats and industry consolidation.
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Kaspersky launches security assessment training program
Tue, 19th May 2020
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it training
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cybersecurity
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software development
Kaspersky's new Cyber Capacity Building Program offers training in IT infrastructure security assessment, debuting for government and academia in Q3 at no cost.
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Digital heists: Attacks on financial institutions rise 238% in 3 months
Mon, 18th May 2020
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malware
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virtualisation
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ddos
Cyber attacks on financial institutions soared by 238% from February to April, as reported by VMware Carbon Black. 80% of entities noted higher attack rates.
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Consumer password hygiene doesn't reflect cybersecurity threat in 2020
Fri, 15th May 2020
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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passwords
Despite the rise in sophisticated cyber-attacks during COVID-19, many consumers continue to practise risky password behaviours, Kaspersky reports.
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VMware reveals plans to acquire Octarine, going all in for Kubernetes
Thu, 14th May 2020
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virtualisation
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devops
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it automation
VMware plans to buy Kubernetes platform Octarine and integrate its technology into VMware's Carbon Black Cloud, enhancing container security.
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Trend Micro debuts dark-web scanning solution to combat identity theft
Tue, 12th May 2020
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
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dark web
Trend Micro launches ID Security in New Zealand to scan the dark web for personal data, addressing the growing concern of identity theft among 78% of Kiwis.
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Developers using Firebase urged to check configuration after leak exposed
Tue, 12th May 2020
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smartphones
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martech
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cybersecurity
Urgent! Developers using Firebase must check configuration: Comparitech finds 4.8% of apps on Google Play leak personal data, risking millions of users.
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DDoS attacks doubled in Q1 2020 as attackers target remote workers
Mon, 11th May 2020
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ddos
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
DDoS attacks surged in Q1 2020, doubling from Q4 2019 as threat actors exploited the shift to remote work and learning, reports Kaspersky.
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CenturyLink launches solution to combat insider threats
Fri, 8th May 2020
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cybersecurity
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centurylink
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insider threats
The solution employs behavioural analytics algorithms to find malicious user activities and automates the review of privileged account activities.
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Zoom buys encryption startup in its first-ever acquisition
Fri, 8th May 2020
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encryption
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cybersecurity
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m&a
Zoom has today announced its first-ever acquisition in its nine year history, absorbing Keybase, a secure messaging platform in a bid to up its security game.
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Fortinet delivers dominant Q1 2020 financial results
Thu, 7th May 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
The cybersecurity company saw gains in almost every category for its financial results of the first quarter of the year.
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Half of employees watch adult content on devices they use for work
Thu, 7th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Half of remote workers are streaming adult content on the same devices they use for their jobs, according to a Kaspersky report, raising cybersecurity concerns.
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Reckless password behaviour 'largely unchanged' despite increased risk
Wed, 6th May 2020
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passwords
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lastpass
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cybersafety
91% of people know that using an identical password on multiple accounts is risky, yet 66% continue to do so anyway, according to a survey from LastPass.
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46% of global businesses have had security scare from remote working
Wed, 6th May 2020
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firewalls
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phishing
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email security
Nearly half of global businesses have faced security scares since shifting to remote working, with phishing attacks and untrained staff posing major threats.
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GoDaddy reveals widespread data breach
Wed, 6th May 2020
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
GoDaddy, the largest domain registrar with 77 million domains, discloses a data breach affecting users' SSH accounts, impacting 19 million customers worldwide.
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Rapid7 announces plans to acquire DivvyCloud for $145 million
Fri, 1st May 2020
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devops
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multi-cloud
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apm
The acquisition, which is to be paid in cash and stock, is expected to close during the second quarter of 2020, says Rapid7.
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Cybersecurity heavy hitters join alliance to protect healthcare systems
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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cybersafety
Cyber Alliance to Defend our Healthcare, formed by C5 Capital, announces new members to battle ten-fold rise in cyberattacks on healthcare during COVID-19.
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Consumer tolerance of cyber attacks wanes as users wise-up about security
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Consumer patience for cyber-attacks is dwindling; 70% believe companies fail in data protection, prompting many to switch to more secure competitors.