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Threat Landscape stories - Page 62

Cyber attack   global

How protecting critical infrastructure starts with securing social media

Tue, 1st Jan 2019
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Erroneous alerts regarding potential missile strikes that caused civil disruption in Hawaii and Japan in recent history.
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AVANT bring Alert Logic Sec-aaS solution to the channel

Wed, 26th Dec 2018
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AVANT partners with Alert Logic to bring a pioneering security and compliance solution to the agent channel for the first time, empowering businesses globally.
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Four trends set to shape the network in 2019 – Juniper

Tue, 25th Dec 2018
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While it represents the hub that underpins virtually all IT services, the network has also historically been one of the most difficult to change.
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2019 threat landscape predictions - Proofpoint

Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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Proofpoint researchers have looked ahead at the trends and events likely to shape the threat landscape in the year to come.
Cyber attack   global

Businesses too slow on attack detection – CrowdStrike

Thu, 13th Dec 2018
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The 2018 CrowdStrike Services Cyber Intrusion Casebook reveals IR strategies, lessons learned, and trends derived from more than 200 cases.
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One Identity a Visionary in Magic Quad for PAM

Wed, 12th Dec 2018
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One Identity was recognised in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Privileged Access Management for completeness of vision and ability to execute.
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CERT NZ highlights rise of unauthorised access incidents

Mon, 10th Dec 2018
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CERT NZ's Q3 report shows an alarming 35% rise in financial losses from cyber incidents, now at NZD $2.9 million, with unauthorised access up by 28%.
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Cyber attacks develop complexity, target Windows sysad tools - report

Wed, 5th Dec 2018
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The report explores changes in the threat landscape over the past year, uncovering trends and how they are expected to impact cybersecurity in 2019.
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DanaBot banking Trojan: How to protect your organisation

Wed, 5th Dec 2018
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email security
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DanaBot is a Trojan written in the Delphi programming language that includes banking site web injections and stealer functions.
Partnership global

Singtel integrates cybersecurity capabilities under Trustwave banner

Wed, 5th Dec 2018
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Singtel has unified its cybersecurity capabilities under the Trustwave brand, creating one of the industry's most comprehensive global cybersecurity entities.
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Is your SD-WAN solution leaving you vulnerable?

Mon, 26th Nov 2018
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Providing direct internet access to cloud-based applications has made deploying new security strategies designed for the distributed enterprise critical.
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5 top cybersecurity insights from across the channel

Mon, 26th Nov 2018
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A WatchGuard executive feeds back what he has been hearing from MSPs and VARs about the latest trends in cybersecurity.
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How IT leaders can best utilize secure SD-WAN

Mon, 26th Nov 2018
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SD-WAN solutions effectively support WAN services, giving IT teams the ability to empower employees and optimise business processes.
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Mimecast integrates with IBM's security platform

Wed, 21st Nov 2018
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cloud services
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The new Mimecast for IBM QRadar app is designed to offer joint customers improved visibility into potential vulnerabilities.
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WatchGuard's eight (terrifying) 2019 security predictions

Fri, 16th Nov 2018
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firewalls
The next evolution of ransomware, escalating nation-state attacks, biometric hacking, Wi-Fi protocol security, and Die Hard fiction becomes reality.
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2018's worst malware revealed in report

Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
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Webroot's 2018 Nastiest Malware report highlights Emotet, Trickbot, and GhostMiner as the latest threats, urging improved cybersecurity measures.
Transformation

Dimension Data predicts that industry-wide disruption is coming in 2019

Thu, 1st Nov 2018
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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Dimension Data unveils its Tech Trends 2019 Report, predicting digital transformation to become a reality in 2019.
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Gartner: data risk audit executives' top concern for 2019

Mon, 29th Oct 2018
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cloud services
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auditing
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Annual Audit Plan Hot Spots Report reveals multiple risks and a lack of preparation around corporate data and analytics efforts.
Manufacturing   ot

Why operational technology environments need to be secured

Wed, 24th Oct 2018
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By understanding the cybersecurity risks in OT, decision-makers are better placed to make smart buying decisions.
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Bitdefender expands offerings with RedSocks acquisition

Wed, 24th Oct 2018
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network infrastructure
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Bitdefender acquires Netherlands-based RedSocks, advancing its network security and analytics capabilities, and expanding its market reach in Europe.