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FireEye's latest security feature detects and protects from ransomware

Tue, 19th Jul 2016
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FireEye have recently detected a cerber ransomware campaign with Exploit Guard, a new feature of FireEye Endpoint Security (HX).
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Researchers report cyber security risks in 3D printing

Tue, 19th Jul 2016
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Provided the printer is connected to the Internet, hackers can make their way in and introduce internal defects as the component is being printed.
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Have you met Delilah? The first Insider Threat Trojan

Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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New Trojan, Delilah, recruits insiders through social engineering and extortion, using ransomware techniques. Insider threats set to increase.
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C-Suite execs wouldn't pay ransom attacks, survey finds

Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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Survey: 84% of IT execs hold firm against paying ransoms, but 43% of hacked companies do pay up, highlighting cybersecurity dilemmas.
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Reinventing next-generation firewalls for coordinated protection

Tue, 28th Jun 2016
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The escalation in volume and complexity of cyber threats today have compelled organisations to turn to next-generation security solutions.
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Insider threats escalate and thrive in the Dark Web

Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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Disgruntled employees are gladly selling their services to the bad guys in order to inflict harm on their employers.
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Check Point research: 2300 active global malware families - and they're growing fast

Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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The amount of global malware families just keeps going, with an increase of 15% in May 2016, totalling 2300 unique and active malware families.
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Scammers claim there is a virus in Apple's iTunes database

Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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Scammers are once again targeting Apple customers in their attempt to hijack accounts and steal payment information. Here's the rundown.
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New Sofacy attacks against US government agency

Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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network security
Recently, Unit 42 identified a spear phishing e-mail from the Sofacy group that targeted the United States government - here is a rundown.
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Fight against spam now a global effort

Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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Enforcement agencies from around the world including New Zealand have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to fight against spam.
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McAfee report: Mobile collusion app attacks on the rise, W32/Pinkslipbot Trojan back

Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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McAfee Labs Threats Report: June 2016 shows that mobile app collusion and the W32/Pinkslipbot Trojan are the biggest cyber threats lurking.
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From a drip to a flood - the impact of a data leak

Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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Data leaks, especially from an organization's point of view, are a huge and growing problem, as the fallout can be devastating.
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Facebook Messenger hack exposed: Expert insights and advice

Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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A recently discovered vulnerability in Facebook Messenger could have had monumental consequences - here is some advice for protecting yourself.
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Proof of concept cloud TLS hack: the silent hypervisor flaw

Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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Third parties could eavesdrop on cloud communications encrypted with TLS, which can be almost undetectable by most people.
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What's an ELOFANT and how can you stop them threatening your data?

Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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If you're concerned about the security of your organization's data, you should be looking out for ELOFANTs on your network.
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HPE study delves into the underworld workings of cybercriminal economy

Mon, 23rd May 2016
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New Business of Hacking report looks at adversary value chain as driving force in cybercrime and provides actionable insights.
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Check Point rolls out email protection solution for Office 365 users

Wed, 18th May 2016
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email
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zero day malware
Check Point expands SandBlast Zero-Day protection, preventing latest malware from reaching Microsoft Office 365 email customers.
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UK: Two Thirds of big business has been breached this year

Tue, 10th May 2016
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The UK Government has sponsored a survey that reveals a significant fraction of businesses have been breached this year.
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ALE OmniSwitches gain extra layer of security to battle modern cyber attacks

Wed, 4th May 2016
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Today's malicious cyber environment has seen the recent technology partnership between Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE) and LGS Innovations.
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Cyber threats evolving at a rapid pace

Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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Cyber threats are rapidly evolving, warns Forcepoint's Global Threat Report, with severe consequences for businesses.