Cyber attacks stories - Page 114
Cyber attacks on govt double; IoT becomes threat and source of attack
Wed, 10th May 2017
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Cyberattacks on govt doubled last year, tying the sector with finance as the most targeted market, while IoT is becoming both a source - and a target.
LogRhythm launches partner program alongside security's biggest brands
Tue, 9th May 2017
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LogRhythm has launched a Technology Alliance Partner Program and signed up the likes of Carbon Black, Cisco and Palo Alto Networks.
Don't rebuild it, protect it: Safeguard your company against cyber attacks
Mon, 8th May 2017
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supply chain
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nsp
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carbon black
The very bones of your organisation is at risk; IP, loss of sensitive data, reputation, and the efficient daily running of your business.
Spoiler alert: Hackers leak unreleased Netflix series
Mon, 1st May 2017
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netflix
An unidentified hacker has released the highly anticipated Season 5 episodes of popular Netflix show Orange is the New Black.
Cybercriminals use verified API token to generate Facebook spam comments
Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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In exchange for more 'likes' and comments on their own timelines, users are enticed to provide the app's access token to a third-party website.
IT teams and management at odds over security policies, survey finds
Mon, 10th Apr 2017
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Many executives and IT staff agree amongst themselves about how to approach cybersecurity, a new study by Perceptive on behalf of Kordia has found.
Brennan IT's five tips to better your cybersecurity strategy
Mon, 10th Apr 2017
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martech
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commerce systems
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So it's all very well to understand cyber risks, but how do you put security measures in place? Brennan IT suggests five tips to better security.
Global security heavyweights win big at SANS Best of Awards
Thu, 30th Mar 2017
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CrowdStrike, Carbon Black, Palo Alto Networks, FireEye, Cylance and LogRhythm were among the winners at the SANS Best of Awards this week.
The economics of cybersecurity for the undecided
Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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It is precisely because of this concept of the cost of doing nothing that we're able to determine the value of a cybersecurity solution.
Espionage expert offers five viewpoints on state-sponsored hacking
Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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Carbon Black sits down with former CIA operative Eric O'Neill to talk state sponsored attacks and why the ANZ regions is probably not a future target.
Could cyber attacks break the entire internet this year?
Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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The internet is a landscape that could potentially suffer catastrophic failure. Some have suggested that the entire internet might go down this year.
HP New Zealand reveals why your printers might be the biggest risk in your company
Thu, 16th Mar 2017
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martech
Only 16% think printers are at high risk of a breach, and 43% ignore printers in endpoint security entirely. HP New Zealand explains why.
WatchGuard's global reseller survey finds ransomware top customer fear for 2017
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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A global survey by WatchGuard has shown that more than 80% of resellers believe their customers are most worried about ransomware and its effects.
In-depth: Norton by Symantec explains how Kiwi SMBs lose $19,000 from cyber attacks
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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Cyber blows to Kiwi SMBs average £19k, Norton survey shows. Urgent action needed as attacks surge, with email scams top culprit.
How to detect and stop a non-malware (or fileless) attack
Wed, 1st Mar 2017
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healthtech
Non-malware attacks, which use existing software for malicious activity, are on the rise and traditional AV software is unable to detect them.
Cylance is now one of the top 50 companies leading the AI revolution
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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ai security
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AI security pioneers Cylance have been named one of Fortune Magazine's '50 companies leading the AI revolution'.
Is your IT team experiencing alarm fatigue? Create a rapid response to cyber threats
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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IT teams are experiencing 'alarm fatigue' and they are lagging behind. Here's how you can transform your teams to achieve rapid response.
Exploring the cybercrime underground: Darknet markets - where cyber criminals trade
Fri, 17th Feb 2017
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network infrastructure
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network security
This blog focuses on explaining what darknet markets are, common payment model used, the type of digital data being bought and sold, and their costs.
SonicWall report: Cybersecurity is not a battle of attrition, it's an arms race
Thu, 9th Feb 2017
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2017 SonicWall Annual Threat Report reveals rise in ransomware, IoT, and encrypted traffic, posing new challenges to cybersecurity professionals.
Sophos holds strong in Magic Quadrant as industry catches up to new era of endpoint security
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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network security
Amongst the Magic Quadrant leaders is global endpoint and network provider Sophos, which has held a Leader position since 2007.