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Five ways to improve your email security and protect your personal information
Malware

Five ways to improve your email security and protect your personal information

Simple checks can stop account takeovers and phishing, from stronger passwords and two-factor authentication to encrypted connections and attachments.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019

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Attestiv unveils deepfake detection tool for video
Generative AI

Attestiv unveils deepfake detection tool for video

Attestiv has unveiled a new deepfake detection platform to help individuals and businesses tackle the rise of fake videos amid growing digital deception concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024
Memory safety vulnerabilities continue to plague ICS: Here's what to do about it
Cybersecurity

Memory safety vulnerabilities continue to plague ICS: Here's what to do about it

Memory safety vulnerabilities are surging in industrial control systems, with over 3,000 reported in 2022, prompting urgent calls for enhanced security measures.

By Shane Fry • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
Cybersecurity warning issued over Iranian infrastructure threats
Multi-factor authentication

Cybersecurity warning issued over Iranian infrastructure threats

A coalition of global agencies warns of Iranian cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure, highlighting emerging tactics and unresolved vulnerabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
Global advisory issued on Iranian cyber threat tactics
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Global advisory issued on Iranian cyber threat tactics

A joint advisory from international agencies warns of Iranian cyber actors targeting critical infrastructure sectors using brute force tactics for credential compromise.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
Expert insights on NSA's new guidelines for Active Directory security
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Expert insights on NSA's new guidelines for Active Directory security

The NSA, alongside international partners, has unveiled vital new guidelines to bolster security for Active Directory systems amid rising cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
NZ cyber security agency joins global effort against PRC botnet
Storage

NZ cyber security agency joins global effort against PRC botnet

The New Zealand National Cyber Security Centre has teamed up with global partners to tackle a China-linked botnet compromising over 260,000 devices globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
Former ReFirm Labs CEO joins NetRise as senior VP
Internet of Things

Former ReFirm Labs CEO joins NetRise as senior VP

Terry Dunlap joins NetRise as Senior VP of Corporate Strategy and Development, bringing valuable cybersecurity expertise to bolster innovation and growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
OVHcloud's recycled datacentres highlight sustainable innovation
Health Technologies

OVHcloud's recycled datacentres highlight sustainable innovation

OVHcloud reveals plans for its innovative recycled datacentres, repurposing sites like old aluminium plants and a former NSA base as part of its green initiative.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Revamp of cyber security measures needed amid rising global threats
Digital Transformation

Revamp of cyber security measures needed amid rising global threats

Organisations must revamp cybersecurity as digital advancements increasingly expose businesses and public services to cyber threats.

By Leon Poggioli • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2023
Former Northrop Grumman Executive Joins QuSecure Leadership Team
Space

Former Northrop Grumman Executive Joins QuSecure Leadership Team

QuSecure has named former Northrop Grumman executive Aaron Moore as EVP, Head of Engineering to lead its engineering and software development.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2023
Former NSA Director Joins Duality Advisory Board
Unified Communications

Former NSA Director Joins Duality Advisory Board

Former NSA Director Michael Rogers joins Duality Technologies as advisor for privacy-preserving data collaboration in public and private sectors.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2023
Cohesity appoints Kevin Mandia as CEO of Mandiant
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cohesity appoints Kevin Mandia as CEO of Mandiant

Cohesity appoints Kevin Mandia, CEO of Mandiant and cybersecurity expert, to its board and forms a Security Advisory Council to advise on emerging threats.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 16th Sep 2022
Huawei chairman accuses the US of spying
Spying

Huawei chairman accuses the US of spying

Huawei chairman Guo Ping accuses the US of using its corporate partnerships to spy globally, as tensions rise over Huawei's role in 5G development.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 5 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2019
'Leaker' behind massive NSA breach possibly still working at agency
Breach Prevention

'Leaker' behind massive NSA breach possibly still working at agency

A cybersecurity expert has said it is a 'stunning admission' by the former CIA director about the NSA breach that is being touted as catastrophic.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Nov 2017
Russian hackers steal from US government again – expert says US at fault
Breach Prevention

Russian hackers steal from US government again – expert says US at fault

Piers Wilson says that in some ways, it is genuinely shocking that the NSA has allowed a contractor to expose vital US cyber-defence data like this.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2017
Former NSA exec to take charge of global security at Fortinet
Firewalls

Former NSA exec to take charge of global security at Fortinet

Fortinet appoints Phil Quade as CISO, with responsibility for information security and expanding the company's federal and critical infrastructure business.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2017
Net Neutrality itself might kill our online privacy
National Security Agency

Net Neutrality itself might kill our online privacy

Advances in net neutrality in the USA could be a Trojan horse for online privacy, amid Snowden's leaks and emerging cyber vulnerabilities.

By Alistair Ross • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2015