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Cyber attacks stories - Page 49

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Third-highest number of users clicking on malicious URLs goes to... Australia
Wed, 9th Mar 2016
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ransomware
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Of late, ransomware threats have been specifically targeting Australian business and consumers, breaching security systems by appearing legitimate.
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Behavioural attack detection may be a saving grace for Aussie businesses
Wed, 9th Mar 2016
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m.tech
LightCyber has partnered with M.Tech to bring behavioural attack detection to the Australian market in response to the escalating data breach crisis.
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The time for micro-segmentation is now
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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micro-segmentation
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jpmorgan chase
In the wake of costly breaches, it's whole-system micro-segmentation that is set to redefine cybersecurity this year.
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Threat of DDoS and web application attacks more real than ever
Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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firewalls
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ddos
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network infrastructure
DDoS and web application attacks are increasing, with repeat attacks becoming the norm, according to Akamai Technologies.
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Healthcare organisations buckle under pressure of cyber attacks
Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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malware
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ddos
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breach prevention
Healthcare sector unprepared for cyber attacks, averaging one per month, according to ESET and the Ponemon Institute.
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No such thing as perfect security, FireEye report finds
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
While disruptive attacks are on the rise, the time between a company being compromised and discovery of the attack is continuing to drop.
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Ramping up NZ’s response to serious cyber threat
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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government
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cyber attacks
Significant New Zealand organisations are being subjected to serious cyber-attacks on a daily basis - our national response is about to be ramped up.
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Arbor brings order to the chaos with new security platform
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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customers
Arbor Networks introduces new security platform to detect and investigate advanced cyber-threats in real-time.
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New Android Trojan “Xbot” phishes credit cards and bank accounts, encrypts devices for ransom
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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cybersecurity
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trojan
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cyber attacks
A new Trojan called Xbot is targeting Android users in Russia and Australia, stealing banking credentials and demanding a ransom.
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Banking customers won't stand for subpar security, study finds
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
Over half of online banking customers would avoid a provider that has recently experienced a security incident, according to a survey by Kaspersky Lab.
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Electronic payment security now a key consideration for consumers
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Consumers want innovative options for electronic payments to stay protected, according to a survey by Morning Consult and Electronic Payments Coalition.
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Behind the scenes of cyber crime
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Palo Alto Networks survey reveals insights into cyberattackers and how to prevent data breaches. #cybersecurity #dataprivacy.
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'Dangerous' email scam targets Australians
Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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encryption
Email scam targeting Australians through postal service identified by Australia Post. Scam involves ransomware disguised as parcel collection.
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New Backstab cyberattack targeting iOS devices
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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smartphones
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malware
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firewalls
The BackStab attacks see cyber criminals use malware to remotely infiltrate computers, with iOS devices particularly vulnerable.
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Top 10 security threats for 2016
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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check point software
Check Point is anticipating the next wave of threats, hoping organisations can stay ahead of the evolving tactics of cybercriminals.
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Bit9 + Carbon Black makes play for Aussie market
Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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cybersecurity
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hacktivists
Next-generation endpoint security vendor Bit9 + Carbon Black is upping its local play, opening an Australian sales office.
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Kiwi businesses blasé about cyber attacks
Fri, 13th Nov 2015
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Kiwi businesses continue to believe they're not at risk from cyber attacks according to a new report, which shows many are unprepared.
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Rackspace ups its cloud security game
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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cloud services
Rackspace is launching new managed security and compliance services to protect against cyber threats in the digital age.
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Organisations unprepared for the greatest security risks, survey finds
Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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breach prevention
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cyberark
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cyber attacks
Cyber attackers posing as legitimate insiders represent the greatest security risks to organisations, according to a new survey by CyberArk.
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Cloud Security Alliance establishes threat sharing scheme
Fri, 25th Sep 2015
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cloud security
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cloud security alliance
Collaboration between vendors and businesses is a crucial part of ensuring attack reports are up-to-the-minute and provide specific info about threats.