TelcoNews Asia - Telecommunications news for ICT decision-makers

Threat Landscape stories - Page 66

Thinkstockphotos 492647466

Security firm NSFOCUS launches in Australia; signs Aquion as distributor

Mon, 20th Mar 2017
#
malware
#
ddos
#
cybersecurity
NSFOCUS has moved into Australia and says it is 'uniquely placed' to protect against cyber attacks from China.
Thinkstockphotos 648182742

Rise of new technologies a major concern for Asian cybersecurity professionals

Thu, 16th Mar 2017
#
endpoint protection
#
devops
#
cloud security
As Asian economies rapidly adopt cloud & mobile working, it is critical for Asian governments & enterprises to re-think enterprise IT security.
Thinkstockphotos 650151708

Ransomware was 2016's hottest ticket as attacks spiked to whopping 752%

Mon, 13th Mar 2017
#
malware
#
ransomware
#
cybersecurity
Ransomware has seen a 752% increase in use over 2016, resulting in $1 billion in losses for enterprises worldwide.
Ransomwaree

WatchGuard's global reseller survey finds ransomware top customer fear for 2017

Mon, 13th Mar 2017
#
malware
#
firewalls
#
network infrastructure
A global survey by WatchGuard has shown that more than 80% of resellers believe their customers are most worried about ransomware and its effects.
Mssp security

Fortinet targets MSSPs with new partner program

Mon, 6th Mar 2017
#
firewalls
#
network infrastructure
#
network security
Fortinet has launched a new program for MSSPs which it says will help partners accelerate profitability and increase leadership.
Screen shot 2017 02 14 at 12

Lovers, be careful of dating apps this Valentine's Day

Tue, 14th Feb 2017
#
email security
#
risk & compliance
#
cybersecurity
Beware of malicious dating apps targeting users around Valentine's Day, warns digital risk management firm RiskIQ.
Thinkstockphotos 612622922 wpoagxw

Fortinet's security fabric tackles IoT vulnerabilities head on

Fri, 10th Feb 2017
#
firewalls
#
network infrastructure
#
network security
Fortinet beefs up IoT defence, offering a strategic security fabric to address a growing cyber threat landscape in a connected world.
Thinkstockphotos 93933382 0mvz3b4

SonicWall report: Cybersecurity is not a battle of attrition, it's an arms race

Thu, 9th Feb 2017
#
malware
#
ddos
#
cybersecurity
2017 SonicWall Annual Threat Report reveals rise in ransomware, IoT, and encrypted traffic, posing new challenges to cybersecurity professionals.
Thinkstockphotos 639029448

Sophos holds strong in Magic Quadrant as industry catches up to new era of endpoint security

Wed, 8th Feb 2017
#
firewalls
#
network infrastructure
#
network security
Amongst the Magic Quadrant leaders is global endpoint and network provider Sophos, which has held a Leader position since 2007.
Thinkstockphotos 478710166

UK security provider NCC Group sets up shop in Singapore

Tue, 7th Feb 2017
#
risk & compliance
#
cybersecurity
#
ncc group
UK-based cyber security and risk mitigation provider NCC Group has opened a new office in Singapore as the company continues worldwide expansion.
Unnamed llmnx1p

Nobody is invincible: Datto reveals the facts behind APAC MSP ransomware report

Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
#
malware
#
ransomware
#
partner programmes
A new report by Datto reveals that 85% of managed service providers in the APAC region have experienced a ransomware attack in the past year.
Thinkstockphotos 615488702

Former NSA exec to take charge of global security at Fortinet

Wed, 18th Jan 2017
#
firewalls
#
network infrastructure
#
network security
Fortinet appoints Phil Quade as CISO, with responsibility for information security and expanding the company's federal and critical infrastructure business.
Thinkstockphotos 599899448

Level 3 opens Asian scrubbing centers to fight DDoS and malware threats

Mon, 16th Jan 2017
#
ddos
#
cybersecurity
#
level 3 communications
Level 3 Communications is taking DDoS mitigation a step further after the setup of three new 'scrubbing centers' in Hong Kong, Tokyo and Singapore.
Thinkstockphotos 619517044

Big Switch Networks unveils cloud-native application traffic visibility

Fri, 9th Dec 2016
#
firewalls
#
network security
#
breach prevention
Big Switch Networks introduces BigSecure Architecture, a cyber-defence platform enabling Terabit attack mitigation.
Thinkstockphotos 484125606

DDoS: A decoy to the back door, survey finds

Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
#
ddos
#
kaspersky
#
threat landscape
Survey finds DDoS attacks are often a cover for more nefarious cyber activities, with over half of firms targeted.
Thinkstockphotos 612728674

The odd, 8-year legacy of the Conficker worm

Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
#
malware
#
cybersecurity
#
microsoft
Conficker's legacy lingers eight years after it first emerged, infecting 11 million devices worldwide and costing up to USD $9 billion in cleanup.
Thinkstockphotos 591812528

Evolving threat landscape means we need to think differently

Fri, 4th Nov 2016
#
ddos
#
casb
#
cybersecurity
McAfee's CTO highlights the urgent need to reimagine cyber-defences amid escalating threats in our connected world.
Thinkstockphotos 611320902

Microsoft launches combined Transparency & Cybersecurity Center in Singapore

Wed, 12th Oct 2016
#
cybersecurity
#
microsoft
#
transparency
Microsoft opens transparency and cybersecurity center in Singapore to serve Asia Pacific region. Plans for center in China also announced.
Thinkstockphotos 509230826

Employees download new malware every four seconds, says Check Point

Wed, 21st Sep 2016
#
cybersecurity
#
check point software
#
threat landscape
Check Point report: Employees unwittingly download new malware every four seconds, posing a stark threat to global cyber security.
Global security3

Sophos releases product to address global cybersecurity skills shortage

Tue, 20th Sep 2016
#
malware
#
firewalls
#
network infrastructure
Intercept X looks to provide a fast-track to advanced protection and response capabilities while minimising the need for specialised security admin.