Threat Landscape stories - Page 79
Australia amongst top 10 for high-risk URLs – and most of those are for phishing
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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malware
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phishing
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email security
'Polymorphism' was the word of 2016, which describes each instance as unique and undetectable by traditional signature-based security approaches.
Fortinet's security fabric tackles IoT vulnerabilities head on
Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet beefs up IoT defence, offering a strategic security fabric to address a growing cyber threat landscape in a connected world.
SonicWall report: Cybersecurity is not a battle of attrition, it's an arms race
Thu, 9th Feb 2017
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malware
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ddos
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cybersecurity
2017 SonicWall Annual Threat Report reveals rise in ransomware, IoT, and encrypted traffic, posing new challenges to cybersecurity professionals.
Sophos holds strong in Magic Quadrant as industry catches up to new era of endpoint security
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Amongst the Magic Quadrant leaders is global endpoint and network provider Sophos, which has held a Leader position since 2007.
UK security provider NCC Group sets up shop in Singapore
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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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.
Nobody is invincible: Datto reveals the facts behind APAC MSP ransomware report
Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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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.
Dicker Data expands security play with Trend Micro deal
Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
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trend micro
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dicker data
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distributors
Dicker Data has upped its security play, signing a distie deal with Trend Micro as the vendor seeks increased mid-market and enterprise penetration.
inTechnology adds Core Security to local portfolio
Tue, 24th Jan 2017
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risk & compliance
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intechnology distribution
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core security
inTechnology has added Core Security to its local portfolio in a move it says will help make resellers 'even more valuable to their end users'.
Former NSA exec to take charge of global security at Fortinet
Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet appoints Phil Quade as CISO, with responsibility for information security and expanding the company's federal and critical infrastructure business.
DDoS: A decoy to the back door, survey finds
Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
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ddos
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kaspersky
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threat landscape
Survey finds DDoS attacks are often a cover for more nefarious cyber activities, with over half of firms targeted.
The odd, 8-year legacy of the Conficker worm
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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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.
Interview: Datto's 'phenomenal' channel growth puts business continuity in the limelight
Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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malware
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dr
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ransomware
Datto ANZ regional director James Bergl talks about backup and disaster recovery, how channel partners help drive protection for customers.
Evolving threat landscape means we need to think differently
Fri, 4th Nov 2016
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ddos
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casb
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cybersecurity
McAfee's CTO highlights the urgent need to reimagine cyber-defences amid escalating threats in our connected world.
Tenable Network Security inks exclusive ANZ distie deal
Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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distributors
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tenable
Tenable Network Security signs exclusive distribution deal with Arrow Electronics in Australia and New Zealand.
Tenable accelerates Asia Pacific momentum with first ANZ channel manager
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
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resellers
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sourcefire
Tenable Network Security appoints Peter Raven as first channel manager for Australia and New Zealand to drive growth in the region.
Microsoft launches combined Transparency & Cybersecurity Center in Singapore
Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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transparency
Microsoft opens transparency and cybersecurity center in Singapore to serve Asia Pacific region. Plans for center in China also announced.
Palo Alto Networks launches new cybersecurity guide for Australian execs
Tue, 27th Sep 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Palo Alto Networks is taking the cybersecurity fight to print as the company recently published its first book for Australian boards & executives.
Insider insights on Microsoft's announcements: Empowering IT to drive digital transformation
Tue, 27th Sep 2016
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Executive vice president of the Worldwide Commercial Business, Judson Althoff shares his thoughts on this morning's announcements at Microsoft Ignite.
Employees download new malware every four seconds, says Check Point
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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cybersecurity
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check point software
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threat landscape
Check Point report: Employees unwittingly download new malware every four seconds, posing a stark threat to global cyber security.
Sophos releases product to address global cybersecurity skills shortage
Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Intercept X looks to provide a fast-track to advanced protection and response capabilities while minimising the need for specialised security admin.