Cybersafety stories - Page 14
Bitdefender reveals new botnet which 'puts others to shame'
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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New 'dark_nexus' IoT botnet outstrips predecessors in complexity, says Bitdefender.
Interview: Aura GM on security implications for enterprise during and post-pandemic
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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COVID-19 triggers surge in cyber attacks as remote work exposes security gaps, reveals Aura GM.
Interview: Ping Identity exec on why security system updates are critical during COVID-19
Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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Remote work boosts demand for zero-trust cybersecurity models.
Employee errors 'the most significant threat to personal data' - report
Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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Homeworking ups cyber risk as staff errors lead in data threat – study.
Google Chrome postpones changing cookie policy in wake of COVID-19
Tue, 7th Apr 2020
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Chrome delays privacy shift to aid vital websites amid pandemic.
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Tue, 7th Apr 2020
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Data is more valuable to cyber attackers than cash - report
Fri, 3rd Apr 2020
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Data now trumps cash in cybercrime, says Positive Technologies report.
Guardicore Labs exposes brute force MS-SQL attack campaign
Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
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Guardicore exposes 'Vollgar' MS-SQL server attacks infecting thousands daily since 2018.
Interview: ManageEngine's VP says legacy remote solutions aren't cutting it
Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
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VPN flaws exposed as remote work security falters; ManageEngine responds.
Marriott International reports breach affecting 5.2 million customers
Wed, 1st Apr 2020
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Marriott suffers cyber breach, risking 5.2M guests' data.
Houseparty denies security breach as users accuse app of hacking accounts
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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The popular face-to-face video hosting service has been accused of hacking users' other accounts, a claim Houseparty disputes.
Acronis appoints new APAC General Manager and launches Partners Programme
Mon, 30th Mar 2020
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Acronis taps Neil Morarji as GM in APAC, bolstering cyber protection leadership in the region.
80% of cyber threat landscape uses COVID-19 as leverage - report
Mon, 30th Mar 2020
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Cybercriminals capitalise on COVID fear, unleashing a surge in themed phishing and malware attacks.
Kaspersky announces update to Microsoft Office 365 security solution as COVID-19 threats emerge
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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The upgrade introduces enhanced anti-phishing capabilities with a dedicated anti-spoofing feature, as well as bolstered protection within Microsoft Teams.
HP announces three new security solutions for remote workers
Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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HP says over 80% of home office routers have been found to be vulnerable to potential cyberattacks, and 90% of PC infections originate from email attachments.
COVID-19: Surfshark joins growing list of companies offering free services
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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Surfshark extends free VPNs to SMEs, bolstering cybersecurity for remote work amid COVID-19.
VPN service sees 165% growth in users as remote working ramps up
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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Remote collaboration tools, virtual meeting software as well as VPNs are all seeing growth due to a surge in remote working.
Zero trust security gaining momentum as a cybersecurity model
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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Zero trust security model gains traction among CISOs, says TeleGeography report.
Interview: Barracuda decision-makers discuss public cloud security
Thu, 19th Mar 2020
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Cloud security stakes rise with tech’s shift to public, Barracuda report warns.
New stalkerware tech wreaking havoc on personal privacy
Thu, 19th Mar 2020
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New stalkerware 'MonitorMinor' outstrips past threats, offering unprecedented invasive surveillance.
72% of all mobile malware is adware - report
Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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The report also reveals that adware is a rising problem, with its share among all Android malware types having increased by 38% in the past year alone.
CompTIA absorbs cybersecurity info-sharing group
Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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CompTIA to manage global cybersecurity information-sharing body TSP-ISAO as it aims to advance industry resilience.
Case study: 40% of password managers vulnerable to breach
Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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Two of five password managers tested by researchers from the University of York were fooled by a fake app into giving away a password.
IoT devices more at risk of cyber attack than ever - report
Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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Among the most disturbing discoveries: 98% of all IoT device traffic is unencrypted, exposing personal and confidential data on relevant networks.