Cyberattacks stories - Page 84

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Artificial intelligence: Leveraging machines to dissect ransomware DNA
Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
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A new era in cybersecurity, as AI outwits ransomware and predicts attacks, transforming the digital defence game.

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.

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.

Check Point defines new era of security in cloud IT
Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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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.

Palo Alto Networks raises the bar for endpoint security
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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Palo Alto Networks adds machine learning to its security software, enhancing its malware and exploit prevention capabilities.

KnowBe4 makes security training solution available in 26 languages
Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

ANZ businesses need to reconsider security approach
Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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Businesses in Australia and New Zealand are prioritizing the wrong aspects of cyber security, according to Palo Alto Networks.

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.

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.

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.

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.