Cyberattacks stories - Page 72

Cyber threats: Legacy systems aren't always the culprit
Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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axis communications
There is a common misconception that product security is the only way to mitigate vulnerabilities and threats.

Australia, NZ and Singapore in cybercriminal firing line
Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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malware
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore face a surge in cyber threats, with Zscaler blocking over 1.5 million malware pieces weekly, the company reveals.

Enterprises struggling to secure critical network assets
Wed, 26th Jun 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Study finds that 85% of enterprises struggle to protect critical network assets from cyberattacks and outages. Lack of agility among top challenges.

Organisations feeling inadequate against cyber threats, survey finds
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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axis communications
Despite 87% of organisations prioritising cybersecurity, only 15% feel adequately defended, with legacy systems often blamed, according to Axis Communications.

Cyber attacks on healthcare companies growing
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Healthcare services face increasing cyber attacks, with 83% of CISOs reporting a rise in the past year, according to a report by Carbon Black.

Organisations spending more as cyberattacks increase
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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cybersecurity
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accenture
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cyber attacks
Australian organisations face a surge in cyberattacks, with security breaches up 18% in 2018, leading to an increased cybersecurity spend of USD $6.9 million.

Retailers failing customers when it comes to data security
Mon, 10th Jun 2019
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devops
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application security
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devsecops
Many retailers are failing to secure customer data due to inadequate integration of security into their DevOps processes, new research from Claranet reveals.

Sophos extends endpoint detection offering to servers
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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endpoint protection
Sophos has launched Intercept X for Server with Endpoint Detection and Response to help IT managers tackle cyber attacks on servers, a high-value target.

SolarWinds launches new SIEM offering
Mon, 27th May 2019
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devops
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siem
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apm
SolarWinds has launched SolarWinds Security Event Manager, a SIEM solution designed to enhance cybersecurity visibility.

Hackers increasingly ‘island hopping’ – so what does it mean?
Tue, 14th May 2019
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Hackers are escalating their use of 'island hopping', targeting less secure third-party suppliers to infiltrate larger organisations' networks and wreak havoc.

Another cryptocurrency exchange breached, but at least investors are safe
Thu, 9th May 2019
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blockchain
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breach prevention
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ai security
Binance has been hacked, losing 7000 Bitcoin (USD $41 million) from its BTC hot wallet. Customer funds remain safe, covered by its Secure Asset Fund.

Cybersecurity will only work if we put people first
Tue, 7th May 2019
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it training
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cybersecurity
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mimecast
Aussie data breaches reveal employee error; Tech not a fix-all for cyber threats, human-centric training urged.

APRA embraces an ‘assume breach’ mentality with CPS 234
Fri, 3rd May 2019
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cybersecurity
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illumio
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regulation
APRA's new CPS 234 standard presses financial institutions to adopt an 'assume breach' mentality, aiming to bolster cyber resilience across the sector.

CyberX IIoT security app now available on Cortex security platform
Mon, 29th Apr 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Building on Cortex allows Palo Alto Networks Cortex partners to build cloud-based apps that deliver cybersecurity capabilities to joint customers.

Belkin WeMo Insight smart plugs vulnerable to attack
Mon, 29th Apr 2019
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iot
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smart home
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casb
Belkin’s WeMo Insight smart plugs are at risk as McAfee reveals a nearly year-old vulnerability still unpatched, potentially allowing serious cyberattacks.

Report reveals APAC hit hardest by malware attacks - Sonicwall
Tue, 9th Apr 2019
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cybersecurity
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sonicwall
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report
Sonicwall has released its latest Cyber Threat Report, sharing insights into the tactical advances by the security industry and cybercriminals.

96% of Singaporean businesses breached in the past year
Fri, 5th Apr 2019
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
96% of Singaporean CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs have been breached in the last year, with ransomware being the most prolific method of attack.

89% of Australian businesses breached last year – Carbon Black
Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
A new study by Carbon Black reveals 89% of Australian businesses faced security breaches last year, with an average of 4.28 breaches each.

Geopolitics, economy motivating cyber activity in APAC-AN/Z
Wed, 20th Mar 2019
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
Flashpoint's Aaron Shraberg says economic tensions between the US, China, and North Korea are influencing risk management decisions in APAC.

Norwegian aluminium manufacturer hit hard by LockerGoga ransomware attack
Wed, 20th Mar 2019
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malware
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ransomware
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iot security
Norsk Hydro has suspended all online operations after being crippled by the LockerGoga ransomware, impacting multiple business areas.