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How to be the cat - not the mouse - in the fight against zero-day malware

Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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Zero-day malware mutations can spell disaster for networks, as they can often get in completely undetected by traditional security protection.
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Ransomware: Expert advice on how to keep safe and secure

Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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Paying criminals is never a good idea, even when it seems expedient. Ransomware authors are under no obligation to give you back what you pay.
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Proofpoint uncovers new MarsJoke ransomware, then Kaspersky finds the fix

Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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British institutions are being targeted by a new ransomware strain called MarsJoke, with government and educational organizations being the main victims.
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Symantec detects ransomware variants created directly on mobile devices

Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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New variants of Android.Lockscreen ransomware are using pseudorandom passcodes to prevent victims from unlocking devices, warns Symantec.
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Planning crucial to minimising and recovering from ransomware

Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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Ransomware attacks are becoming increasingly common, with payments increasing each day you wait. Planning ahead is crucial.
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Connected homes and IoT driving residential security systems

Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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The residential security systems market is set to grow more than 7% during 2016-2020, with security cameras leading the way.
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12 easy ways IT businesses can increase efficiency and cut costs

Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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IT firms can boost their bottom lines with our savvy guide: 12 simple steps to enhance efficiency and slash costs effortlessly.
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Unit 42 discovers Komplex trojan targeting OS X systems

Tue, 27th Sep 2016
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The Sofacy Group is still coming up with new trojans, with Unit 42 researchers reporting that an OS X trojan called 'Komplex' is now on the scene.
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10 cybersecurity lessons learned from Season 2 of Mr. Robot

Mon, 26th Sep 2016
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Cybersecurity and hacking are just plot devices the series uses to achieve its goals, but they play a major role in the series.
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Carbon Black discovers new adware related threat

Mon, 26th Sep 2016
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These obfuscation techniques easily evade sandboxing and other intrusion detection techniques due to Binary Fragmentation.
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Expert insights: How to keep on top of the malware threat

Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
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If you really want to keep on top of the malware threat then you need to embrace Threat Intelligence in the broadest sense.
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Employees download new malware every four seconds, says Check Point

Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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Check Point report: Employees unwittingly download new malware every four seconds, posing a stark threat to global cyber security.
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Sophos releases product to address global cybersecurity skills shortage

Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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Intercept X looks to provide a fast-track to advanced protection and response capabilities while minimising the need for specialised security admin.
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Webroot tackles IoT explosion with CyberFlow Analytics acquisition

Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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Webroot strengthens cybersecurity leadership with acquisition of CyberFlow Analytics, enhancing ability to address complex threat landscape.
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Trend Micro shows that Linux systems not so bulletproof against trojans

Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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Trend Micro says it's not all smooth sailing for Linux users, as its open source based operating system is increasingly vulnerable to cyber attacks.
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Symantec's August malware stats show rise in malware but drop in attacks

Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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New malware variants are on the rise but phishing attack rates have dropped, suggesting a rollercoaster mix of threat types in August.
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Check Point says beware of the Trident Exploits on iOS

Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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UAE activist targeted by 'Trident' - a trio of zero-day iOS exploits enabling total device control, discovered by Toronto researchers.
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Spammers are exploiting the massive political Trump card in 2016

Wed, 24th Aug 2016
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Spam levels, including fake news about Donald Trump, accounted for over half of all email traffic in Q2 2016, according to Kaspersky Labs.
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Nemucod is back and serving an ad-clicking backdoor instead of ransomware

Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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The trojan downloader Nemucod is back with a new campaign. This time, it has changed the payload served to its victims – it's not ransomware.
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Palo Alto Networks raises the bar for endpoint security

Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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Palo Alto Networks adds machine learning to its security software, enhancing its malware and exploit prevention capabilities.