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Emotet drove 61% of malicious payloads in Q1 2019 - Proofpoint
Thu, 30th May 2019
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malware
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cybersecurity
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proofpoint
In Q1 2019, 61% of malicious payloads were driven by Emotet, according to Proofpoint's latest report, highlighting a major cyber threat shift.
Enterprise IoT ecosystem extends beyond corporate devices - Zscaler
Tue, 28th May 2019
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cloud security
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iot security
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edge computing
The most commonly detected IoT device categories across the Zscaler cloud were IP cameras, smart watches, printers, smart TVs, among others.
Companies struggling with hybrid IT and zero trust controls – Pulse Secure
Tue, 28th May 2019
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malware
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
Enterprises grapple with hybrid IT access and Zero Trust controls, facing increased cloud dependence and security vulnerabilities, reports Pulse Secure.
Almost one-fifth of UK public sector reported over 1,000 cyber attacks
Tue, 28th May 2019
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malware
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phishing
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email security
SolarWinds found the most common attacks were phishing (95%) and malware (86%), with a large step down to third place, ransomware (54%).
ESET researchers break down latest arsenal of the infamous Sednit group
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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cybersecurity
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report
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eset
ESET researchers unveil Sednit's enhanced Zebrocy backdoor, capable of executing 30+ commands; phishing tactics highlight group's evolving methods.
Healthcare environments difficult to secure - Forescout
Wed, 22nd May 2019
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iot security
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iot
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risk & compliance
Healthcare organisations face significant security challenges due to diverse and complex IT environments, reveals Forescout's extensive study.
DimData: Fear finally setting in amongst vulnerable orgs
Thu, 16th May 2019
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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dimension data
Dimension Data's report reveals a global cybersecurity maturity rating of just 1.45/5, with finance and tech sectors slightly better off amid rising threats.
How digital transformation will increase revenue for the Australian construction industry
Wed, 15th May 2019
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
Procore Technologies and ACA Research have released a report on technology usage and skills in the Australian construction industry.
NDB report: Stronger authentication practices needed
Tue, 14th May 2019
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mfa
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
The Australian Information Commissioner (OIAC) has released the latest quarterly report on the notifications under the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme.
Risk readiness at an all-time low as Australian businesses face increasing market volatility
Mon, 13th May 2019
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risk & compliance
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digitisation
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report
Global economic slowdown and volatile market conditions have led to the lowest levels of global risk readiness in 12 years, says Aon's biennial survey.
Unisys: Users looking for data security when choosing banks
Mon, 13th May 2019
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open source
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unisys
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financial institutions
The report studied attitudes of banking customers in Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines and Taiwan.
One-third of ANZ business looking to hire security-specific skills - CompTIA
Fri, 10th May 2019
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cybersecurity
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comptia
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skills gap
A range of skills is needed to secure modern infrastructure, respond to incoming threats, and ensure proper operations.
Failure to prioritize cybersecurity stunting digital transformation – Frost & Sullivan
Thu, 9th May 2019
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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casb
Failure to prioritise cybersecurity is stalling digital transformation efforts in Asia-Pacific, reveals a study by Forcepoint and Frost and Sullivan.
Ericsson report uncovers the consumer potential of 5G
Thu, 9th May 2019
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Ericsson's report challenges 4 key myths about 5G's consumer value, revealing a future of enhanced connectivity.
Ransomware attacks on the rise again - Malwarebytes
Fri, 3rd May 2019
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The report found that ransomware is seeing a 325% increase from previous year, and is the fourth-most detected threat against businesses in APAC.
61% of IT professionals have experienced serious data breach - McAfee
Thu, 2nd May 2019
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casb
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dlp
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breach prevention
A new McAfee report reveals 61% of IT professionals have faced serious data breaches in their current jobs, highlighting persistent cybersecurity challenges.
Email attacks targeting financial services up 60% - Proofpoint
Wed, 1st May 2019
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email security
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cybersecurity
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proofpoint
These attacks are socially engineered to target specific people within financial services organisations who can execute requests on the attacker’s behalf.
Cyber threats progressing as defenses evolve - Trustwave
Mon, 29th Apr 2019
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cybersecurity
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trustwave
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report
Trustwave's 2019 Global Security Report reveals a sharp rise in focused cyber threats and highlights the ongoing evolution of both attacks and defences.
Cryptojacking and failure to patch still major threats - Ixia
Tue, 16th Apr 2019
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cybersecurity
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ixia
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patching
Compromised enterprise networks from unpatched vulnerabilities and bad security hygiene continued to be fertile ground for hackers in 2018.
Organisations not testing incident response plans – IBM Security
Mon, 15th Apr 2019
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cybersecurity
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ibm
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ibm security
A global IBM Security study reveals that 77% of organisations lack consistently applied cybersecurity incident response plans, risking higher breach costs.