Cyber attacks stories - Page 123
74% of CISOs say cybersecurity hinders productivity & innovation
Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
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An independent survey of 500 CISOs found cybersecurity is causing frustration with users reporting it's disrupting productivity and innovation.
Cisco warns companies to stay ahead of cyber threats
Wed, 18th Oct 2017
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Cisco and Dimension Data urge firms to proactively combat cyber threats as ransomware attacks surge, with nearly half of businesses hit in 2016.
Palo Alto Networks takes security logs to the cloud
Wed, 18th Oct 2017
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Large data logs are important for organisations to be able to store, process & analyse as much data as possible in order to improve threat visibility.
Carbon Black and IBM Security tighten partnership with rapid response tool
Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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An expanded partnership between Carbon Black and IBM Security aim to provide increased cyberattack visibility and accelerated incident response times.
400 attacks per day: Behind Australia's growing DDoS attack surface
Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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The largest DDoS attack targeting Australia in 2017 is around 228 Gbps in June and almost 80% of the DDoS attacks seen in Australia are under 2 Gbps.
Not again… Expert discusses potential SECOND Equifax breach
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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It was only weeks ago that one of the single largest data breaches in history was announced - now Equifax may have been hacked again.
The internet of security things: Protecting data with a mobile workforce
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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IGEL's Jeff Kalberg outlines 5 technical developments aimed at improving mobile data security and endpoint experiences resellers and MSPs can harness.
Cybercrime remains a major barrier to cloud adoption in EMEA
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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While cloud adoption continues its steady march in EMEA, a new survey has revealed the recent spate of cyberattacks has thrown a spanner in the works.
North Korean criminals behind phishing attack on US power companies
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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The North Korean Government is suspected of being behind a spear phishing campaign that targeted US power companies, says FireEye.
Hacking of national security projects highlights importance of patching
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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The recent release of the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) 2017 report revealed a small breach – with massive implications.
Cybersecurity still not top priority despite 85% businesses being breached
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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Recent research reveals that cybersecurity is still taking a backseat despite the vast majority of businesses experiencing a breach in recent times.
Interview: Know your enemy - MapR talks big data and DDoS prevention
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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We spoke to Steve Nunez about Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks and how big data is helping to fend them off.
Expert says Germany's 'hack back' proposal is a slippery slope
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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German intelligence has urged to be granted legal authority to 'hack back' in the event of international cyberattacks - is it the right idea though?.
How North Korea's nuclear aggression masks a deeper threat
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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According to Carbon Black's national security strategist, the rogue nation has been carrying out a stealth campaign that threatens even worse mayhem.
INTERPOL & BT sign landmark data exchange agreement to combat cybercrime
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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INTERPOL and BT reach data sharing agreement to combat cybercrime worldwide. BT will provide threat insights to help Interpol take action.
ESET: Cybersecurity is everyone's fight against dangerous criminals
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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australian government
Next week marks the start of the Australian Government's Stay Smart Online week, which aims to raise awareness about cybersecurity best practices.
Dept of Human Services crowned winner of Government's Cyber War Games
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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The Government Cyber War Games included five teams, two of which were made up of representatives from multiple departments.
New Oracle database embraces a people-less future
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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Oracle, Chairman and CTO, Larry Ellison yesterday introduced the latest version of their database technologies.
Three ways to proactively manage cybersecurity for Aussie businesses
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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Amidst high-profile hacks, Aussie firms are urged to bolster defences with key cybersecurity strategies to deter relentless cyber threats.
Move over ransomware; put spear phishing on your radar
Fri, 29th Sep 2017
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Spear phishers continue to exploit security weaknesses in organisations using social engineering. It's becoming the most significant security threat.