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Cylance extends security products to hybrid environments and private networks

Mon, 25th Jun 2018
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Cylance unveils CylanceHYBRID and CylanceON-PREM, extending its AI-driven endpoint security to hybrid and private network environments, tackling security gaps.
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The challenges of securing the Ethereum blockchain

Thu, 21st Jun 2018
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Over the past 18 months, blockchains & cryptocurrencies have emerged from technical obscurity to capture the attention of investors around the world.
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Singapore CSA looks back at 2017's most rampant cyber threats

Wed, 20th Jun 2018
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Singapore's Cyber Security Agency highlights a surge in disruption-focused cyber threats in 2017, urging stronger defences amid rising cybercrime cases.
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Cyberthreats shifting with ransomware attacks down - research

Mon, 18th Jun 2018
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Ransomware attacks are significantly declining, and active defences strategies are highly effective but underutilised, according to ISACA.
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ForeScout deepens visibility into OT networks with industrial system integrations

Mon, 18th Jun 2018
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New partnerships with Indegy and SecurityMatters continue to forward ForeScout's strategy to secure the extended enterprise.
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DNS amplification attacks rise twofold in Q1 - report

Thu, 14th Jun 2018
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China and the US-dominated as the top two sources of DDoS attacks in Q1, contributing 15.2% and 14.2% of the botnets, respectively.
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Companies caught between crooks and compliance - Centrify

Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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Australian and New Zealand businesses struggle to balance cybersecurity and government regulation, warns Centrify.
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Catching up on the new breed of digital extortion

Mon, 11th Jun 2018
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With Asia Pacific facing 40% of global ransomware threats, digital extortion is evolving beyond ransomware, putting the manufacturing sector at high risk.
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Nearly 20,000 gather for 'Europe's biggest cybersecurity event'

Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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InfoSec Europe is currently being held in London with a huge number of participants and exhibitors - in addition to invaluable speaker insights.
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ANZ consumers using less unlicensed software - but those who do are at risk of a breach

Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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ANZ consumers are reducing their use of unlicensed software, yet those who continue are exposing themselves to severe malware risks, as per BSA's survey.
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Utilities and critical infrastructure providers must improve cybersecurity

Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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Critical infrastructure and utilities providers must take steps to understand and protect against cyber attacks as they adopt new technologies, warns ForeScout.
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Cybercrime driving booming endpoint security market past $7.5bn

Fri, 1st Jun 2018
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New research points to a very healthy cybersecurity market that is largely due to the very unhealthy cybercrime market.
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Financial services must change mindset to contain cyberattacks

Thu, 31st May 2018
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CyberArk's EMEA VP discusses evolving techniques of cybercrime in the financial sector and how businesses need to think like attackers.
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UK most breached country in EU but businesses are blissfully naïve

Wed, 30th May 2018
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A study has found that despite being the most breached country, UK businesses claim to actually feel less vulnerable than their European neighbours.
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Ziften enters Germany and Netherlands to disrupt cybersecurity markets

Wed, 30th May 2018
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Ziften has expanded into European cybersecurity markets after announcing 2 major partnerships to carry its Microsoft Azure-powered endpoint solution.
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Report finds major banks under assault from stealth attacks

Tue, 29th May 2018
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Cybercriminals are developing new technologies to not only penetrate system defences, but also to dwell within a company environment for longer.
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Trump cancelling North Korea summit will have 'cyber-retaliation'

Mon, 28th May 2018
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Trump cancels historic North Korea summit, sparking fears of cyber-retaliation. Experts warn of potential US cyberattacks targeting government and corporations.
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The cost of our connected world: how to overcome challenges without downgrading technical capabilities

Mon, 28th May 2018
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As cyberthreats intensify, from ransomware to attacks on critical infrastructure, organisations must bolster defences while maintaining technical prowess.
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Android malware used to target North Korean defectors

Tue, 22nd May 2018
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A malware called RedDawn used Google Play to apparently target North Korean defectors, according to security firm McAfee.
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Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore most cyber-resilient APAC nations

Thu, 17th May 2018
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Cyber attacks can have an impact on stalled operations, disrupted supply chains, class-action lawsuits, and permanent brand damage.