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Hackers stories - Page 7

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Trend Micro's three tips to catch a hacker
Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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If you know what you’re looking for you might be able to spot a potential hacker and an impending cyber attack.
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Weekly Asia security roundup: China’s cybersecurity law, hackers speak out, the MINDEF breach, and Yahoo’s CEO
Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
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A new survey by Consilio found that legal technology professions remain ignorant of China’s new cybersecurity law.
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Hackers speak out: New study turns security stats on their head
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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The study confirms suspicions that attack methods are becoming ever more unique, with 50% of hackers changing their attack methods for every target.
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Cyber attacks are borderless and China isn’t immune, 360 Security says
Thu, 16th Feb 2017
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360 Enterprise Security Group has commented on China’s inability to keep foreign cyber attacks out of its walls, and cyber crime is now ‘borderless'.
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Why China’s new cybersecurity law is a threat to international businesses and innovation
Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
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law
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Under the veil of cybersecurity, regulators will have access to information that could benefit Chinese firms at the expense of foreign business.
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Finalists line up in New Zealand iSanz information security awards
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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Kiwi companies big and small are in the running for New Zealand's top infosec awards. And the iSanz finalists are...
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Russian hackers steal Olympic athletes data: Insights and advice from Webroot
Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’d be aware of the recent hacking of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) - here's Webroot's insights.
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APAC takes 520 days too long to respond to threats, says FireEye
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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New research has found that it is taking APAC much longer than the rest of the world to detect cyber threats: a median 520 days.
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Kaspersky Labs offers $50,000 'bug bounty' to security researchers
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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Security researchers Kaspersky Lab & bug bounty platform Hacker One are co-launching a Bug Bounty Program that offers $50,000 to security researchers.
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Norton tackles hackers using Wi-Fi
Thu, 30th Jun 2016
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Norton unveils a new app to secure personal data on risky public Wi-Fi, as their report reveals user confusion aids hackers.
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Mark Zuckerberg masks his webcam - should you?
Fri, 24th Jun 2016
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Both the webcam and dual microphone on his laptop are covered by tape, this shows the tech-savvy Facebook boss is worried about being spied on.
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Danti: Destroying your data through one unpatched exploit
Tue, 31st May 2016
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Danti is one of the newest and most dangerous groups of hackers taking advantage of a dangerous exploit that can gain access to IT systems and infect.
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SMEs need to up their security game or risk becoming a target
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are falling behind in data security, says new research from Versasec.
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The surprisingly scary patterns revealed in hack attacks
Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
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When analysing multi-attack campaigns against industrial and government interests, patterns emerge. Scary patterns.
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A victory for privacy and Apple?
Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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Amidst the debate and panic around FBI demands that Apple help unlock the iPhone of the San Bernadino shooter, Apple just won a small victory.
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Hackers exploit wireless networks, steal valuable information
Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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Wireless networks are vulnerable, but steps can be taken to protect against attacks, says Netscout's Fluke Networks Enterprise Solutions.
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Consumers choose free public Wi-Fi over security
Mon, 3rd Aug 2015
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Brits unaware of security risks on public Wi-Fi, says AARP report. Thousands at risk of hacking personal data. #cybersecurity.
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Vulnerable mobile apps ‘just waiting to be exploited’
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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Hackers target weak mobile apps, with AVG's CTO warning they're ripe for data theft and urging developers and stores to tighten security.
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Anonymous threatens cyber-revenge after Paris terror attack
Mon, 12th Jan 2015
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In response to the Charlie Hebdo massacre, Anonymous has announced a cyber war on jihadists, vowing to shut down terror-linked accounts.
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Advanced threat protection: Now more than ever
Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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network infrastructure
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Joshua Alcock, Fortinet senior systems engineer, outlines the five critical components to advanced threat protection.