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Interview: Diving Into the malware abyss with LogRhythm's Erika Noerenberg

Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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SecurityBrief talked with LogRhythm senior malware analyst Erika Noerenberg about vulnerability exploitation, malware, and the Internet of Things.
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emt Distribution appointed as ThreatConnect's first ANZ distie

Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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The deal means resellers will now be able to offer ThreatConnect's complete threat intelligence platform to end-customers.
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The way you write your emails could now stop BEC scams, thanks to AI

Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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The way people write their emails could be the new weapon that detects malicious email threats - and that's exactly what Trend Micro is counting on.
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New study shows email security systems not up to scratch as malicious emails pour in

Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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Incumbent email security systems are missing thousands of malware-containing emails, putting users at risk, says Mimecast survey.
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CyberArk expands privileged account security offering for MSSPs

Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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CyberArk expands its security suite for MSSPs, allowing them to offer enhanced privileged access protections with a flexible, consumption-based pricing model.
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CERT NZ partners with Orange Business Services on comprehensive threat intelligence

Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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CERT NZ and Orange Business Services collaborate in threat intelligence sharing to boost analysis of cyber threat data.
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Government moves to revitalize NZ's Cyber Security and Action Plan

Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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New Zealand will overhaul its Cyber Security Strategy amid rising cyber threats, aiming to bolster national resilience and protect digital infrastructure.
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The Internet of Broken Things? Seven key facts about IoT

Wed, 11th Apr 2018
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While most ransomware attacks currently infiltrate an organisation via email, IoT presents a new delivery system for both mass and targeted attacks.
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SonicWall supersizes threat protection with new Capture Cloud Platform

Wed, 11th Apr 2018
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Winning the cyber arms race requires a consistent, agile, reputable stream of real-time cyber threat intelligence, explains SonicWall CEO Bill Conner.
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Ransomware on the rise, creeping into business critical systems

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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Verizon's comprehensive annual DBIR report has just been released with a number of shocking findings like ransomware incidents doubling in number.
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How WatchGuard is targeting the opportunity in SMB security

Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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WatchGuard's Mark Sinclair has had his eye on the SMB security space and thinks that his offering might be what MSSPs are after.
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INTERVIEW: SolarWinds MSP security VP lays industry bare

Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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​Cybercrime is a business and the rising number of attacks is not a result of criminals getting smarter -most businesses just have poor cyber hygiene.
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Interview: The motivation behind building a cybersecurity business

Fri, 30th Mar 2018
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Robin Block interviewed CybSafe founder Oz Alashe to determine his motives, the challenges involved and what the future holds.
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Verizon unveils new tech to transform security decision making

Wed, 28th Mar 2018
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Verizon introduces the Verizon Risk Report, a cutting-edge tech solution to automate and enhance data-driven security decisions for businesses and governments.
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IoT attacks, ransomware, and steganography? Fortinet looks at the latest cybercrime trends

Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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Fortinet says that stenography as an attack vector hasn't had too much visibility in the last several years but it could be the start of a resurgence.
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REPORT: Ransomware decreasing in quantity but increasing in potency

Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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A new report from SonicWall has shed light on the current threat landscape with the company recording an astonishing 9.32b malware attacks in 2017.
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GDPR is imminent but 69% of businesses can't secure customer data

Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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​GDPR is looming (May 25) over the heads of IT staff throughout Europe and beyond but this survey found data is still not being managed properly.
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Secondary data – the paradigm-shifting resource overlooked by businesses

Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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Secondary data has become elevated within the business as its value is uncovered across a number of key areas.
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Is the IoT putting Kiwis at risk?

Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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As Kiwis embrace IoT devices, a new Trend Micro report reveals a surge in cybersecurity threats, with homes at risk due to poor security measures.
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Why banks need to show more initiative in tackling cyber fraud

Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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Why financial institutions need to combat the increasingly complex and intelligent threat landscape with a holistic security approach.