Cyber attacks stories - Page 118
Banks 'could do more' as another email scam targets Kiwis
Mon, 30th May 2016
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consumer nz
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Hackers are getting access to email accounts and altering bank account numbers on invoices before they reach the client, according to Consumer NZ.
Why not extend our existing NZ security fabric nationally?
Tue, 24th May 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
While there were many positive responses to the NZ government's announcement to invest in cyber security, McGettigan believes it already exists.
ESET releases free decryptor for recent variants of TeslaCrypt ransomware
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
As cybercriminals find new backdoors into our personal digital spaces, it's important that we continue to adapt and evolve.
HPE study delves into the underworld workings of cybercriminal economy
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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cybersecurity
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hpe
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cyber attacks
New Business of Hacking report looks at adversary value chain as driving force in cybercrime and provides actionable insights.
John Key's $22m cyber security announcement: Industry insider opinion
Wed, 11th May 2016
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breach prevention
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ai security
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ai
Key recently announced a $22 million fund to go towards setting up a national security agency - here is an industry insider opinion.
UK: Two Thirds of big business has been breached this year
Tue, 10th May 2016
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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security breaches
The UK Government has sponsored a survey that reveals a significant fraction of businesses have been breached this year.
The key to deterring cyber crims? Make an attack not worth their time
Thu, 5th May 2016
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Experts claim ramping up costs for hackers could be the golden ticket to deterring rampant cyber threats, urging organisations to adopt robust defences.
ALE OmniSwitches gain extra layer of security to battle modern cyber attacks
Wed, 4th May 2016
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malware
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Today's malicious cyber environment has seen the recent technology partnership between Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE) and LGS Innovations.
Webroot, Citrix team up to target malicious IP addresses
Wed, 4th May 2016
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virtualisation
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daas
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ai security
Webroot and Citrix integrate to enhance security and scalability for enterprise customers. #cybersecurity #cloudsecurity.
Is Big Brother watching? How metadata can affect you
Wed, 4th May 2016
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cybersecurity
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australian government
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opinion
It's been 5 months since the introduction of Australia's metadata laws came into effect, and the general public's understanding remains vague at best.
Cyber threats evolving at a rapid pace
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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casb
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forcepoint
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cyber attacks
Cyber threats are rapidly evolving, warns Forcepoint's Global Threat Report, with severe consequences for businesses.
Are cybersecurity investments wasted money?
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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virtualisation
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
No matter how much money we throw into cybersecurity, it seems to have little impact on reducing the damage of breaches and attacks.
Hacktivists: Good guys or bad guys?
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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cybersecurity
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anonymous
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ipsos
Global citizens are conflicted on hacktivist groups, with some believing they break laws while others see them as defenders of accountability.
Watch out, there's a new breed of cyber criminal in town
Tue, 12th Apr 2016
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uc
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breach prevention
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symantec
A new class of professional cyber criminals has emerged, adopting corporate practices to increase the efficiency of their attacks.
The key challenges a business faces after an aggressive cyberattack
Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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dr
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Businesses grapple with the aftermath of cyberattacks, from operational shutdowns to data breaches, amid rising digital threats.
Enterprise security trends for APAC
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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malware
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payment technologies
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cybersecurity
In APAC, cyber threats are rising with mobile malware and online extortion looming as tech adoption surges, says Microsoft's Noel.
Mind your fitness tracker: Wearables the latest attack target
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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wearables
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ixia
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cyber attacks
Connected fitness bands, watches and wearables are becoming popular in consumer and enterprise markets; the opportunity for hackers is big business.
The next generation of APTs: Highly successful but surprisingly simple
Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber criminal
The number and reach of cyber threats continues to grow, and, contrary to popular belief, even highly effective attacks can be very unsophisticated.
Cyber attackers are bolder, smarter and more daring
Tue, 15th Mar 2016
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healthtech
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trend micro
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cyber attacks
In a stark warning, Trend Micro's report reveals cyber threats are surging, with 2015's attacks outsmarting traditional security.
Your IT infrastructure could be taken over in just 12 minutes
Tue, 15th Mar 2016
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it industry
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cyberark
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cyber attacks
The frequency and sophistication of cyber crime is growing everyday in line with the increasingly digital workplace.