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APT groups conducting more targeted intrusions – Accenture

Mon, 2nd Dec 2019
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Analysts now see an emergence of malware executed through web browsers focused on targeting online merchants and retailers specifically.
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Okta launches offerings for threat detection and remediation

Mon, 14th Oct 2019
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Okta unveiled SecurityInsights, empowering global organisations with advanced threat detection and remediation tools for end-users and administrators.
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McAfee introduces new threat visibility and prioritisation feature

Tue, 8th Oct 2019
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McAfee MVISION Insights helps firms proactively combat cyber threats by providing tailored, actionable intelligence.
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BlackBerry creates R&D lab to stay on security's cutting edge

Wed, 2nd Oct 2019
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BlackBerry launches BlackBerry Labs, a new R&D unit with over 120 experts, to innovate in cybersecurity and maintain its edge in the IoT era.
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IoT a hot topic in cybercriminal underbelly

Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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Cybercriminals are actively discussing how to compromise IoT devices for financial gain, says new research from Trend Micro.
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Trustwave platform brings more visibility and control cloud security

Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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Trustwave unveils the Fusion platform, revolutionising cloud security with enhanced visibility and control for corporate and government environments.
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Broadcom set to own Symantec's enterprise security business for $10.7B

Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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Broadcom is set to acquire Symantec's enterprise security business for $10.7 billion, expanding its software offering as an infrastructure technology company.
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67b emails rejected due to 'highly malicious attack techniques'

Fri, 9th Aug 2019
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Mimecast reports that 60 billion out of 160 billion emails analysed between April and June 2019 were rejected for 'highly malicious attack techniques'.
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430,000 people hit with financial malware

Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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Kaspersky reports a 7% rise in financial malware, affecting 430,000 users in H1 2019, with 30.9% targeting corporate users, double from 2018.
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Vulnerabilities in cloud containers soar, report finds

Wed, 31st Jul 2019
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Cloud container vulnerabilities are on the rise, increasing by 46% compared to last year, according to Skybox Security's latest report.
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CrowdStrike report lists cybersecurity adversary rankings

Wed, 31st Jul 2019
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CrowdStrike's latest report highlights the urgent need for speed in cybersecurity, ranking nation-state actors by their breakout times in real-life intrusions.
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Gartner names Proofpoint leader in security training

Mon, 29th Jul 2019
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Gartner recognises Proofpoint as a leader in security training for the sixth year, highlighting the company's top-notch solutions in cybersecurity awareness.
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ThetaRay offering uses AI against financial cybercrime

Wed, 24th Jul 2019
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ThetaRay unveils Version 4.0 of its advanced AI analytics platform, enhancing global banks' abilities to detect and prevent sophisticated financial cybercrime.
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McAfee: Channel opportunities in cybersecurity-as-a-service

Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
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As organisations face a rise in cyber threats yet struggle with manpower, McAfee highlights the booming demand and potential in cybersecurity-as-a-service.
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Auxilion launches new cybersecurity risk assessment service

Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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Auxilion rolls out Ireland's first MS Certified Cyber Risk Service, aiming to shield firms in the digital era.
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Malware and malicious Office documents on the rise in 2019 - WatchGuard

Mon, 1st Jul 2019
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Hackers are doubling down on well-known tactics like credential theft and ransomware by utilising fake Office documents and other attack avenues.
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Malwarebytes appoints ANZ MSP channel manager

Thu, 27th Jun 2019
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Malwarebytes names Dani Ferguson as the ANZ MSP channel manager to bolster local market share, expanding its growing program which boasts over 65 partners.
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Are businesses spoiled for choice when it comes to their security options?

Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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The abundance of IT and network security options available to businesses can be overwhelming, warns Fortinet distributor Wavelink.
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Native email security systems inadequate – Mimecast

Mon, 17th Jun 2019
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Mimecast's latest ESRA report reveals native email security systems are falling short, with millions of spam, malware, and phishing emails bypassing defences.
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Organisations spending more as cyberattacks increase

Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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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.