Palo Alto Networks stories - Page 9
Researchers dissect 10-year-old Snowball malware
Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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Previous samples of Snowball malware dated back to 2011, researchers at Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 have discovered a sample with a timestamp of 2007.
Red Education wins Palo Alto Networks award for 5th year running
Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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Red Education has come out on top for the fifth year in a row after scooping Palo Alto Networks’ APAC Excellence in Training Award.
HoeflerText remote access Trojan goes after Chrome users
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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Chrome users beware: A crafty 'HoeflerText' scam deploys a NetSupport Manager RAT, broadening the arsenal of the notorious EITest campaign.
Exclusive Networks scoops APAC distie award from Palo Alto Networks
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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Distributor Exclusive Networks scooped three major awards from Palo Alto Networks at SKO2018, held in Las Vegas last week.
Moving to cloud? Focus concerns on operational risk, rather than cybersecurity
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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Businesses should worry less about security and start addressing operational risk when it comes to moving to cloud, according to Palo Alto Networks.
Why financial services firms shouldn't fear cloud security
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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data protection
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network infrastructure
Data security concerns may be delaying financial services providers’ move to the cloud, but it’s a fear that is leading to missed opportunities.
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.
Cybercrime causing financial losses to 69% of Hong Kong businesses
Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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Nearly 7 in 10 Hong Kong firms suffer losses due to cybercrime amidst a backdrop of evolving threats and a talent shortage.
Palo Alto Networks: Australia is resilient but overconfident about cybersecurity abilities
Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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36% of respondents lost at least $130,000 in data breaches in 2015-2016, and 40% have lost money in the last year alone.
NEC NZ elevated to gold status in Palo Alto Networks channel program
Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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NEC New Zealand’s move into emerging practices including cybersecurity has seen it garner Palo Alto Networks NextWave gold partner status.
Palo Alto Networks on the three types of malware analysis & why they can work together
Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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Static malware analysis, machine learning malware analysis and dynamic learning malware analysis: Do you know the difference between them?.
OceanLotus malware proves that MacOS attackers are rapidly honing their craft
Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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Despite its low profile, the OceanLotus backdoor for MacOS has become more advanced and more targeted than ever before.
Petya ransomworm's rapid spread: What the experts know right now
Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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The Petya ransomware uses the EternalBlue exploit to not only infect files, but an entire system's drive. We get the latest from the experts.
New channel boss as Big Switch looks to expand channel program
Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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gigamon
Big Switch Networks has appointed a new global channel manager as the vendor looks to expand its channel program.
Palo Alto Networks forms $20m venture fund for budding security vendors
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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network infrastructure
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network security
Palo Alto Networks has announced the formation of a $20 million security venture fund for seed, early and growth-stage security companies.
Three key security hotspots to consider for your 2018 budget
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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When budgeting for the 2018 financial year, businesses should look to strengthen cybersecurity defenses in policies, infrastructure & training.
Does your healthcare organisation need a security health check?
Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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In the rush to move healthcare records to the cloud, there’s often an assumption that security comes automatically.
Gamification: Cybersecurity's secret spice for effective employee training
Tue, 23rd May 2017
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Organisations can reduce their cybersecurity risks by engaging employees through gamification, according to Palo Alto Networks.
A look at the evolution of the Nemucod malware
Thu, 18th May 2017
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malware
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Unit 42 researchers have uncovered details about how the slippery Nemucod malware has been able to avoid detection.
Kazuar trojan hijacks Microsoft .NET framework to conduct espionage attacks
Mon, 8th May 2017
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network infrastructure
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Researchers have uncovered the ‘Kazuar’ backdoor trojan, which has been detected in espionage campaigns across the globe, Unit 42 reports.