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Kaspersky opens first Transparency Center in APAC
Cybersecurity

Kaspersky opens first Transparency Center in APAC

The company's third code review facility will be located in Malaysia's Cyberjaya, alongside key cyber-related government agencies and companies in the country.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2019
Broadcom set to own Symantec's enterprise security business for $10.7B
Cloud Access Security Broker

Broadcom set to own Symantec's enterprise security business for $10.7B

Broadcom is set to acquire Symantec's enterprise security business for $10.7 billion, expanding its software offering as an infrastructure technology company.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2019
67b emails rejected due to 'highly malicious attack techniques'
Email Security

67b emails rejected due to 'highly malicious attack techniques'

Mimecast reports that 60 billion out of 160 billion emails analysed between April and June 2019 were rejected for 'highly malicious attack techniques'.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2019
430,000 people hit with financial malware
Malware

430,000 people hit with financial malware

Kaspersky reports a 7% rise in financial malware, affecting 430,000 users in H1 2019, with 30.9% targeting corporate users, double from 2018.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2019
Cybersecurity is a growth accelerator, not a handbrake - experts
Supply Chain

Cybersecurity is a growth accelerator, not a handbrake - experts

Cybersecurity drives growth in businesses, say experts at Sydneysider panel. They highlight the impact on mid-sized firms and urge proactive risk management.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2019
Vulnerabilities in cloud containers soar, report finds
Cloud Services

Vulnerabilities in cloud containers soar, report finds

Cloud container vulnerabilities are on the rise, increasing by 46% compared to last year, according to Skybox Security's latest report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2019
CrowdStrike report lists cybersecurity adversary rankings
AI Security

CrowdStrike report lists cybersecurity adversary rankings

CrowdStrike's latest report highlights the urgent need for speed in cybersecurity, ranking nation-state actors by their breakout times in real-life intrusions.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2019
Gartner names Proofpoint leader in security training
Data Loss Prevention

Gartner names Proofpoint leader in security training

Gartner recognises Proofpoint as a leader in security training for the sixth year, highlighting the company's top-notch solutions in cybersecurity awareness.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2019
ThetaRay offering uses AI against financial cybercrime
DevOps

ThetaRay offering uses AI against financial cybercrime

ThetaRay unveils Version 4.0 of its advanced AI analytics platform, enhancing global banks' abilities to detect and prevent sophisticated financial cybercrime.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2019
New director of security solutions for Fortinet Australia
Firewalls

New director of security solutions for Fortinet Australia

Fortinet has appointed Corne Mare as the new director of security solutions for Australia as the company focuses on local growth.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
Proofpoint announces new risk profile and training customisation features
Phishing

Proofpoint announces new risk profile and training customisation features

Proofpoint launches adaptive security controls to dynamically isolate URLs and personalised training features, boosting protection and user education efficacy.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
McAfee: Channel opportunities in cybersecurity-as-a-service
Software-as-a-Service

McAfee: Channel opportunities in cybersecurity-as-a-service

As organisations face a rise in cyber threats yet struggle with manpower, McAfee highlights the booming demand and potential in cybersecurity-as-a-service.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
Auxilion launches new cybersecurity risk assessment service
Risk & Compliance

Auxilion launches new cybersecurity risk assessment service

Auxilion rolls out Ireland's first MS Certified Cyber Risk Service, aiming to shield firms in the digital era.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2019
Malware and malicious Office documents on the rise in 2019 - WatchGuard
Malware

Malware and malicious Office documents on the rise in 2019 - WatchGuard

Hackers are doubling down on well-known tactics like credential theft and ransomware by utilising fake Office documents and other attack avenues.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2019

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Fujitsu launches new Cyber Resilience Centre in Canberra
Cloud Security

Fujitsu launches new Cyber Resilience Centre in Canberra

Fujitsu's new Cyber Resilience Centre in Canberra offers government and enterprise clients a scalable, round-the-clock security operations hub.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2019
Singapore 11th for cyber threats sources, says Kaspersky
Endpoint Protection

Singapore 11th for cyber threats sources, says Kaspersky

Kaspersky Security Network has uncovered more than two million incidents originating from servers located in Singapore in the 2Q19.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2019
Should Australian organisations rely on public cloud vendors for security?
DevOps

Should Australian organisations rely on public cloud vendors for security?

As organisations utilise the cloud to accelerate digital transformation, there must be greater awareness of where potential security risks exist.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2019