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Diving into the magic of two-factor authentication
Multi-factor authentication

Diving into the magic of two-factor authentication

More effective privileged account management can also greatly mitigate risk and reduce the exposure surface for businesses.

By Lennie Tan • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
INTERPOL & private sector uncover thousands of threats across ASEAN
Firewalls

INTERPOL & private sector uncover thousands of threats across ASEAN

INTERPOL has found 8800 Command and Control (C2) servers and hundreds of compromised websites, including government portals across Asia.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017

Global Stories

Defense stories

Japan firm Nihon Cornet to deliver BlackRidge next-gen cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

Japan firm Nihon Cornet to deliver BlackRidge next-gen cybersecurity

Japan-based network & cybersecurity provider Nihon Cornet Technology is working with defense provider BlackRidge Technology to deliver the solutions.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018
ThreatMetrix to merge with LexisNexis Risk Solutions after $1 billion buyout
Identity and Access Management

ThreatMetrix to merge with LexisNexis Risk Solutions after $1 billion buyout

Global analytics provider RELX Group has paid £580 million (AU$1.01 billion) to buy out the entire issue share capital of ThreatMetrix.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018
The rise and rise of ransomware: From CryptoLocker to Cerber
Malware

The rise and rise of ransomware: From CryptoLocker to Cerber

Since the infamous CryptoLocker first appeared in 2013, we've seen a huge wave of file-encrypting ransomware variants extorting money.

By Ashley Wearne • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
VMware & Carbon Black team up on new data center security solution
Virtualisation

VMware & Carbon Black team up on new data center security solution

VMware and Carbon Black expand partnership to deliver cloud-based security solution transforming data center protection.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017
Symantec urges customers to replace SSL/TLS certificates before deadline
Cybersecurity

Symantec urges customers to replace SSL/TLS certificates before deadline

Symantec has been preparing its PKI and certificate-signing business for the handover to DigiCert in December.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
INTERPOL & BT sign landmark data exchange agreement to combat cybercrime
Distributed Denial of Service

INTERPOL & BT sign landmark data exchange agreement to combat cybercrime

INTERPOL and BT reach data sharing agreement to combat cybercrime worldwide. BT will provide threat insights to help Interpol take action.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
Security versus convenience? Don't trust everything 'UC'
Unified Communications

Security versus convenience? Don't trust everything 'UC'

So, if the proliferation of UC applications is a problem, what's the solution? Session border controllers, also known as SBCs.

By Daniel Kwan • 6 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
Beyond AV Tour hits Auckland & Wellington
Breach Prevention

Beyond AV Tour hits Auckland & Wellington

Most cyber breaches are caused by non-malware attacks. Those attacks can't be prevented by technologies like machine-learning AV and traditional AV.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017
Carbon Black joins forces with VMware to ramp up data center security
Virtualisation

Carbon Black joins forces with VMware to ramp up data center security

Carbon Black teams up with VMware, bolstering data centre defence with enhanced app protection and automated threat response.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017
Symantec sells digital certificate business – good or bad for customers & partners?
Symantec

Symantec sells digital certificate business – good or bad for customers & partners?

Symantec has sold its digital certificate business to DigiCert - the question is what will be the implications? We talk to both sides to find out.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017
New report details exploits of notorious cyberespionage group with EMEA targets
Malware

New report details exploits of notorious cyberespionage group with EMEA targets

Known as CopyKittens, the group is politically-motivated and has increasingly been active in pursuing foreign espionage on strategic targets.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017
NTU Singapore teams with US firm to sharpen up cybersecurity research
EduTech

NTU Singapore teams with US firm to sharpen up cybersecurity research

NTU Singapore has partnered with US firm GrammaTech to sharpen up the university's research projects with better static and binary analysis tools.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
Menlo Security's global team walks away with two Stevie awards
Malware

Menlo Security's global team walks away with two Stevie awards

Menlo Security and Thought Marketing win two bronze Stevie awards at the American Business Awards. Great teamwork and innovation.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Defense stories

Get me out of this car! NZ Airshow averts traffic disaster by utilizing built-in Bluetooth
Bluetooth

Get me out of this car! NZ Airshow averts traffic disaster by utilizing built-in Bluetooth

We all know the frustration of travelling to and from major events, this is how the Royal New Zealand Air Force avoided a traffic disaster...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017
Addressing the cyber security skills gap
Firewalls

Addressing the cyber security skills gap

Ingram Micro's Andrew Khan gives a quick rundown Fortinet's multi-faceted approach to upskilling staff whilst reducing complexity.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 8th May 2017