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Cybersafety stories - Page 10

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How businesses can lift protection against mobile threats
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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Rise in personal phone use for work and mobile malware pose increasing risks to organizations, warns report. #cybersecurity.
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Organisations already have the threat intelligence they need, finding it and actioning it is another question
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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Many organisations struggle to create an effective threat model, but internal threat intelligence data can provide valuable insights.
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Radware issues security alert, warning of global rise of DDoS-for-hire
Fri, 28th Aug 2020
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Radware has issued a global cybersecurity alert, warning of the continuous growth of the DDoS-for-hire industry.
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Trading halts again as NZX sees fourth day of attacks
Fri, 28th Aug 2020
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NZX hit by repeated DDoS attacks causing connectivity issues, resulting in trading halts and system disruptions.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is SonicWall?
Thu, 27th Aug 2020
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SonicWall's Dmitriy Ayrapetov speaks to TechDay about the importance of remote security solutions in the COVID era.
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Mind the gap: Why securing the remote workforce is a peak priority
Wed, 26th Aug 2020
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41% of businesses are yet to implement any steps to expand secure access of their remote workforces despite over 75% of employees now working from home.
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A lack of commitment from Australian organisations to cybersecurity training is holding us back
Tue, 25th Aug 2020
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Australian organisations failing to invest in cybersecurity training exacerbating skills shortage, survey reveals.
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How to keep APIs secure from bot attacks
Fri, 21st Aug 2020
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The widespread adoption of mobile & IoT devices and weak API protection are paving the way for increasing bot attacks, posing serious security risks.
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Securing work-from-anywhere contact centres
Thu, 20th Aug 2020
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Contact centres must address data security, control and compliance, and application security as they embrace a future of work from anywhere.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Zscaler?
Thu, 20th Aug 2020
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Zscaler's cloud-based cybersecurity solutions and response to COVID-19 are discussed in TechDay's latest IT Jams interview.
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How cybersecurity leaders are overcoming the new risk landscape
Wed, 19th Aug 2020
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Millions of VPN users are at risk of data breaches due to an unsecured server, forcing businesses to re-evaluate cybersecurity measures.
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The five business benefits of a zero trust approach to security
Wed, 19th Aug 2020
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Pandemic accelerates shift to 'zero trust' to combat digital workplace cybersecurity risks.
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Almost 70% of APAC consumers willing to trade privacy for better UX
Fri, 14th Aug 2020
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APAC consumers demand data protection, prioritising UX over privacy, with businesses and governments under pressure.
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2020 saw a surge in malware, ransomware and botnets - report
Fri, 14th Aug 2020
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The COVID-19 pandemic has forced organizations to overhaul their defence strategies, according to Fortinet's Global Threat Landscape Report.
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Reports suggest spike in vaccine-related phishing campaigns
Wed, 12th Aug 2020
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COVID-19 phishing campaigns are exploiting hopes for a vaccine, with email being the primary method of attack, says Check Point research.
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10 cybersecurity risks to consider when transitioning back to the office
Tue, 11th Aug 2020
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Organizations should consider these 10 cybersecurity and data governance areas before reopening after COVID-19, according to BSI.
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Improving network security by ‘deflecting’ cybercriminals
Mon, 10th Aug 2020
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New IT defence tactic spots hidden cyber threats within networks, using strategic deflection to foil attackers.
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Just 6,000 accounts responsible for over 100,000 email attacks - report
Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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Study reveals that over 6,000 malicious email accounts were responsible for 100,000 business email compromise attacks on 6,600 organisations.
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Beware of these six L7 DDoS attacks
Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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DDoS attacks are shifting from network layer to application layer. Here are the top six application-layer DDoS attacks to watch out for.
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Three-in-one cloud security can ease business through difficult times
Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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Organisations can reduce costs and enhance security with a comprehensive cloud-based solution in a remote working world.
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Why greater network visibility is needed to reduce the threat posed by IoT in the enterprise
Thu, 6th Aug 2020
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The rise of IoT presents exciting opportunities for enterprises, but also brings new cybersecurity risks. Network visibility is crucial.
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Q&A: Barracuda VP on how SD-WAN can aid in public cloud adoption
Thu, 6th Aug 2020
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TechDay caught up with Barracuda RVP of public cloud & strategic alliances Chris Hill to discuss why SD-WAN is fast becoming the launch pad into the cloud.
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42% more plaintext HTTP servers than HTTPS counterparts - report
Wed, 5th Aug 2020
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Rapid7 has released a report detailing the changing internet risk landscapes of 2020, and other issues facing cybersecurity teams.
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Network intelligence is stopping a wave of DDoS misdiagnosis
Tue, 4th Aug 2020
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Security teams already know the value of a layered defence; it’s time to add more layers, writes ThousandEyes principal solutions analyst Mike Hicks.