Cyber attacks stories - Page 98
A new player enters SA cybersecurity market through acquisition
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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An established company recently announced its expansion into the South Africa cybersecurity market by acquiring a managed security service provider.
Upside-down flag prompts hack against Malaysian websites
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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Malaysian websites have been hit by hacks and DDoS attacks reportedly in response to an error in the Kuala Lumpur SEA Games 2017 booklet.
Webroot takes over Securecast in move to take cyber awareness training to mass market
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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email security
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ai security
Webroot has officially acquired security awareness training platform Securecast and has plans to take the new integrated solution to the mass market.
Security expert shares tips to help SMEs fight off cyber attacks
Fri, 21st Jul 2017
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With high-profile firms in the headlines, does it mean that SMEs face even greater risk? And if it does, what can the smaller entities do about it?.
60% of enterprises confirm global attacks have affected cyber protection choices
Fri, 21st Jul 2017
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Results from a recent survey of security executive from across 11 EMEA countries have been released, revealing the effects of attacks like WannaCry.
Prominent line-up of speakers announced for IBC Cyber Security Forum
Thu, 20th Jul 2017
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google
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Some of the big names announced include executives from ITV, Sky, News Corp, Google and HBO to discuss exclusive insights in cybersecurity.
Singapore Govt leads massive cyber training exercise for CIIs
Wed, 19th Jul 2017
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ddos
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healthtech
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government
The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) put the government's incident management and emergency response plans to the test yesterday.
Lloyds report asserts global cyber attack could cost up to £40.5 billion
Tue, 18th Jul 2017
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A recently released report from Lloyd's of London has revealed just how powerful and incredibly destructive a global cyber attack could be.
Report: Cyber Europe event forged strong EU cooperation in face of simulated cyber attacks
Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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The digital age could boost Europe's economy by EUR 415bn/year, but how does a cyber attack affect the global economy? #CyberSecurity.
The malware that brought down Ukraine – is it really that sophisticated?
Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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Tenable director says the significance of this malware as a stand-alone event is in fact quite small - but vendors have some catching up to do.
Kaseya launches new two-factor security platform for MSPs
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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Kaseya has launched a new custom-built security platform for MSPs, built in part due to increasing cyber attacks from APT10.
Rackspace presents five ways to reduce your ransomware risk
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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Rackspace reveals key strategies to combat ransomware, emphasizing robust backups and vigilant patch management.
Cost of cybercrime for businesses to surpass $8 trillion over next five years
Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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New insights from Juniper Research have predicted a rather dire future for modern businesses in the constant war against cybercrime.
Exclusive viewpoint: Self-propagating ransomware hits U.K & 90+ other countries
Tue, 16th May 2017
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The infections spread quickly, reportedly hitting as many as 100 countries, with Russian systems affected more than others. What was going on?.
LogRhythm launches partner program alongside security's biggest brands
Tue, 9th May 2017
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partner programmes
LogRhythm has launched a Technology Alliance Partner Program and signed up the likes of Carbon Black, Cisco and Palo Alto Networks.
Spoiler alert: Hackers leak unreleased Netflix series
Mon, 1st May 2017
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digital entertainment
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netflix
An unidentified hacker has released the highly anticipated Season 5 episodes of popular Netflix show Orange is the New Black.
Cybercriminals use verified API token to generate Facebook spam comments
Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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facebook
In exchange for more 'likes' and comments on their own timelines, users are enticed to provide the app's access token to a third-party website.
Global security heavyweights win big at SANS Best of Awards
Thu, 30th Mar 2017
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storage
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CrowdStrike, Carbon Black, Palo Alto Networks, FireEye, Cylance and LogRhythm were among the winners at the SANS Best of Awards this week.
NEC joins forces with INTERPOL to conduct digital security challenge
Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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digital signage
NEC is keeping up its cybersecurity game, this time alongside INTERPOL as part of the Digital Security Challenge training held in Singapore.
The economics of cybersecurity for the undecided
Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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It is precisely because of this concept of the cost of doing nothing that we're able to determine the value of a cybersecurity solution.