Cyberattacks stories - Page 69
What will stop COVID-19 cyber attacks? Technology and education
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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edutech
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
As COVID-19 cyber attacks rise, Wavelink underscores the imperative of advanced technology and robust education to mitigate risks and safeguard businesses.
Do not wait: Look at your IoT devices now
Fri, 3rd Apr 2020
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iot
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cybersecurity
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protiviti
As millions of people become confined to their homes, the security of Internet of Things devices has never been so important.
Data is more valuable to cyber attackers than cash - report
Fri, 3rd Apr 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
A Positive Technologies report reveals data theft now surpasses cash as the main goal for cyber attackers, reflecting a 20-point annual rise.
Acronis: Lack of backup process within organisations causing data losses
Wed, 1st Apr 2020
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data protection
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dr
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dlp
Traditional strategies and solutions to data protection are no longer able to keep up with the modern IT needs of individuals and organisations.
Houseparty denies security breach as users accuse app of hacking accounts
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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cybersecurity
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hack
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cybersafety
The popular face-to-face video hosting service has been accused of hacking users' other accounts, a claim Houseparty disputes.
Cyber-worries delaying move to digital, says Deloitte
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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virtualisation
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digital transformation
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it automation
The report, commissioned by VMware, states that the Asia Pacific is delaying digitalisation due to fear of cyber-attacks.
HP announces three new security solutions for remote workers
Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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malware
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cybersecurity
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hp
HP says over 80% of home office routers have been found to be vulnerable to potential cyberattacks, and 90% of PC infections originate from email attachments.
Worrying gap in local consumer cybersecurity savvy
Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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vpns
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cybersecurity
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experian
New research shows ANZ consumers feel clued in, but there’s clear room for improvement in their education and tools.
Corporate Australia must invest in smart technology now
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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edge computing
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edge security
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ar, vr & metaverse
Smart technology is playing a critical role in the business community's response to adjusting to new social and industry norms.
Securing remote workforces at scale
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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wavelink
Australian businesses brace for remote working amid COVID-19 by strengthening cybersecurity measures in their Business Continuity Plans to avoid cyberattacks.
COVID-19: Surfshark joins growing list of companies offering free services
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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vpns
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phishing
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email security
Surfshark is offering free six-month VPN subscriptions to help small businesses protect remote employees from cyberattacks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Singapore security firm Right-Hand scores $1.4m seed funding
Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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cybersecurity
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investment
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funding
Singapore's Right-Hand has secured SGD$1.4 million in seed funding to enhance its SaaS cybersecurity platform, focusing on mitigating human-error risks.
Phishing cases explode as attackers prey on coronavirus fears
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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malware
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phishing
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martech
Attackers, ever the opportunists, are capitalising on COVID-19, pushing phishing lures and establishing newly-registered coronavirus-related domains.
'We are in a permanent state of cyber warfare' say 88% of IT pros
Fri, 13th Mar 2020
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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venafi
Nation-state attacks are on the rise, leading to an increasing focus on national cybersecurity protocols, according to a survey by Venafi.
Verizon expands security portfolio with new solutions to combat cybercrime
Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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cybersecurity
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verizon
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cybercrime
Verizon Business strengthens its cybersecurity portfolio with new solutions employing advanced analytics and blockchain to combat increasing cybercrime threats.
Verizon unveils three new security solutions in expanded suite
Mon, 9th Mar 2020
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cybersecurity
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verizon
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cybersafety
Verizon expands its security suite with three new solutions, including Managed Detection and Response and blockchain-based identity solution.
What organisations must demand from security technology in 2020
Mon, 24th Feb 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Gone are the days when organisations needed to choose best-of-breed point solutions to secure each individual aspect of the network.
Security concerns roadblock for public cloud adoption in Australia
Fri, 21st Feb 2020
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firewalls
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public cloud
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breach prevention
Security concerns are stalling public cloud adoption in Australia, with 80% of organisations citing it as a major hurdle, finds a Barracuda Networks study.
BlackBerry Cylance: Latest report reveals global attack surface expansion
Fri, 21st Feb 2020
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smartphones
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ai security
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Nation-state backed threat actor groups are evolving and sophisticated attack toolsets are increasing, according to the BlackBerry 2020 Threat Report.
DDoS attacks on the rise, with more hitting victims on Sunday
Wed, 19th Feb 2020
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ddos
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kaspersky
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cyber attacks
Kaspersky research has found that DDoS attacks have almost doubled in Q4 2019 with roughly 28% of attacks occurring on the weekend.