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Cyberattacks stories - Page 84

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DDoS attacks are 'no longer isolated events'
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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34% of cyberattacks in APAC involved ransomware and malware, according to Neustar. DDoS attacks can cause significant damage to organisations.
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Carbon Black & IBM form strategic security match up
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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Carbon Black and IBM Security have partnered to offer businesses a more streamlined security management system and simpler response to cyberattacks.
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Palo Alto Networks' three top tips for cybersecurity success
Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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Organisations need to take a prevention-first mindset through three key elements: Technology, people and processes and threat intelligence.
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Australia gets its first Industrial Cybersecurity Practice
Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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Australia tackles cyber threats with its first Industrial Cybersecurity Practice, led by Schneider Electric experts.
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Palo Alto Networks launches new cybersecurity guide for Australian execs
Tue, 27th Sep 2016
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Palo Alto Networks is taking the cybersecurity fight to print as the company recently published its first book for Australian boards & executives.
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Artificial intelligence: Leveraging machines to dissect ransomware DNA
Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
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ai security
A new era in cybersecurity, as AI outwits ransomware and predicts attacks, transforming the digital defence game.
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New chief for Victoria Uni cybersecurity partner
Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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NZX COO Mandy Simpson becomes CEO of Cyber Toa, partnering with Victoria University to strengthen NZ's cyber resilience.
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Two companies collaborate to boost independent cyber security firm
Fri, 9th Sep 2016
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Intel Corporation and TPG have joined forces to establish a new independent cyber security company called McAfee.
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Check Point defines new era of security in cloud IT
Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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microsoft
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Check Point pioneers a new cloud IT security era with its advanced threat prevention and unified management across all cloud platforms.
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Palo Alto Networks raises the bar for endpoint security
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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endpoint protection
Palo Alto Networks adds machine learning to its security software, enhancing its malware and exploit prevention capabilities.
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KnowBe4 makes security training solution available in 26 languages
Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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malware
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The interactive, on-demand and computer-based training covers high-risk topics and how you can identify red flags in your system.
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Ransomware targeting Aussie SMEs - What can you do about it?
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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Ransomware activity is on the rise in Australia, with small businesses losing $1.6m in the past six months. SMEs are the most targeted organisations.
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Cyberattacks skyrocket: Arbor releases global DDoS attack data for 1H 2016
Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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Arbor Networks recently released global DDoS attack data for the first six months of 2016 that paints a pretty grim picture.
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The big security opportunity waiting to be grabbed
Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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Carbon Black’s acquisition of nextgen antivirus company Confer opens up big opportunities for the local channel says local boss Kane Lightowler.
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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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ANZ businesses need to reconsider security approach
Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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network security
Businesses in Australia and New Zealand are prioritizing the wrong aspects of cyber security, according to Palo Alto Networks.
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UK: Two Thirds of big business has been breached this year
Tue, 10th May 2016
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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security breaches
The UK Government has sponsored a survey that reveals a significant fraction of businesses have been breached this year.
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Australia a target for ‘designer’ cyber threats
Wed, 4th May 2016
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With cybercriminals having a deliberate hand in creating threats that look authentic and are targeted, it is more difficult to recognise spam.
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Webroot, Citrix team up to target malicious IP addresses
Wed, 4th May 2016
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Webroot and Citrix integrate to enhance security and scalability for enterprise customers. #cybersecurity #cloudsecurity.
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Hacktivists: Good guys or bad guys?
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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Global citizens are conflicted on hacktivist groups, with some believing they break laws while others see them as defenders of accountability.