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Criminal underworld

Once prominent infection method now declining - short blip or for good?

Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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An expert from Digital Shadows dissects the once prominent method of infection known as exploit kits and whether they remain a threat.
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The 'dream team' for future-proofing security operations

Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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Michael Sentonas, vice president of technology strategy at CrowdStrike talks about how to get your organisation's cybersecurity operations in order.
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Report: APAC firms must drop risky apps and polish cyber hygiene

Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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Asia Pacific has poor cybersecurity hygiene and likes to risk the use of dodgy applications, according to Fortinet's latest threat report.
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Forcepoint snaps up former Fortinet APAC sales VP to lead local growth

Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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Forcepoint, the cybersecurity firm, has appointed George Chang, former VP of APAC sales at Fortinet, as its new VP of sales for APAC.
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Check Point's latest threat research taken from data you can see in real time

Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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Check Point has taken the latest results from its Cyber Attack Trends: Mid Year Report from data that viewers can see happening in real time.
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How to drop complexity and move to a more efficient security strategy

Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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Organisations should shift their focus from reacting to cyber threats to adopting proactive measures, according to CenturyLink.
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Webroot takes over Securecast in move to take cyber awareness training to mass market

Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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Webroot has officially acquired security awareness training platform Securecast and has plans to take the new integrated solution to the mass market.
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Rackspace puts focus on data protection & compliance with newest offering

Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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Managed cloud provider Rackspace has moved further into the cybersecurity market with a new data protection and compliance solution.
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Kroll takes on Hong Kong market with new APAC cybersecurity lead

Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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Paul Jackson joins Kroll as the new APAC cybersecurity lead, bringing vast expertise from Hong Kong Police Force and JP Morgan.
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Palo Alto Networks & INTERPOL finalise major threat-sharing intelligence agreement

Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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Palo Alto Networks will soon be the first cybersecurity company in the world to sign a Data Exchange Agreement with INTERPOL.
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Securing your unified communications: Three key considerations

Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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Surprisingly, attacks against unified communications (UC) are some of the fastest growing and most misunderstood threats organizations face today.
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Proficio furthers push into APAC security market through new Hong Kong base

Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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Fast-growing managed security services provider Proficio has a new base in Hong Kong as it widens its presence across the Asia Pacific region.
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The Philippines & Indonesia are now hotspots for computer worms

Tue, 25th Jul 2017
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Amongst political turmoil, Indonesia and the Philippines are now one of the world's major hotspots for malware infection rates.
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60% of enterprises confirm global attacks have affected cyber protection choices

Fri, 21st Jul 2017
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Results from a recent survey of security executive from across 11 EMEA countries have been released, revealing the effects of attacks like WannaCry.
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Prominent line-up of speakers announced for IBC Cyber Security Forum

Thu, 20th Jul 2017
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Some of the big names announced include executives from ITV, Sky, News Corp, Google and HBO to discuss exclusive insights in cybersecurity.
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Businesses can't outrun cybercriminals but they can 'outsmart' them

Thu, 20th Jul 2017
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Most businesses mistakenly believe they are protected against cybercrime due to security controls, but this is not the case, says Empired.
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​Gartner labels Fortinet a 'leader' in enterprise network firewalls

Wed, 19th Jul 2017
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Fortinet has been recognised as a 'leader' in the 2017 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Networks Firewalls.
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Nexon scores McAfee deal for managed endpoint security services

Mon, 17th Jul 2017
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Pure-play cybersecurity giant has signed on with Australian-based managed security services provider Nexon Asia Pacific.
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Cybersecurity battleground shifting to Linux and web servers - report

Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
WatchGuard found that despite an overall drop in general malware detection for the quarter, Linux malware made up more than 36% of the top threats.
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Rackspace presents five ways to reduce your ransomware risk

Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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Rackspace reveals key strategies to combat ransomware, emphasizing robust backups and vigilant patch management.