Cybersafety stories - Page 13
10 cybersecurity risks to consider when transitioning back to the office
Tue, 11th Aug 2020
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biometrics
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risk & compliance
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hybrid & remote work
Organizations should consider these 10 cybersecurity and data governance areas before reopening after COVID-19, according to BSI.
Improving network security by 'deflecting' cybercriminals
Mon, 10th Aug 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
New IT defence tactic spots hidden cyber threats within networks, using strategic deflection to foil attackers.
Just 6,000 accounts responsible for over 100,000 email attacks - report
Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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firewalls
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email security
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breach prevention
Study reveals that over 6,000 malicious email accounts were responsible for 100,000 business email compromise attacks on 6,600 organisations.
Beware of these six L7 DDoS attacks
Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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ddos
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martech
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cybersecurity
DDoS attacks are shifting from network layer to application layer. Here are the top six application-layer DDoS attacks to watch out for.
Three-in-one cloud security can ease business through difficult times
Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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malware
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casb
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sase
Organisations can reduce costs and enhance security with a comprehensive cloud-based solution in a remote working world.
Why greater network visibility is needed to reduce the threat posed by IoT in the enterprise
Thu, 6th Aug 2020
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iot security
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iot
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cybersecurity
The rise of IoT presents exciting opportunities for enterprises, but also brings new cybersecurity risks. Network visibility is crucial.
Q&A: Barracuda VP on how SD-WAN can aid in public cloud adoption
Thu, 6th Aug 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
TechDay caught up with Barracuda RVP of public cloud & strategic alliances Chris Hill to discuss why SD-WAN is fast becoming the launch pad into the cloud.
42% more plaintext HTTP servers than HTTPS counterparts - report
Wed, 5th Aug 2020
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vpns
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datacentre infrastructure
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cybersecurity
Rapid7 has released a report detailing the changing internet risk landscapes of 2020, and other issues facing cybersecurity teams.
Network intelligence is stopping a wave of DDoS misdiagnosis
Tue, 4th Aug 2020
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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opinion
Security teams already know the value of a layered defence; it's time to add more layers, writes ThousandEyes principal solutions analyst Mike Hicks.
Why answering the question of orchestration vs automation will improve your security effectiveness
Mon, 3rd Aug 2020
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cybersecurity
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opinion
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cybersafety
Organisations must weigh orchestrating versus automating security operations to enhance effectiveness, as cyber spending outstrips IT outlay by nearly 2:1.
80% of security breaches involve exposure of customer data - IBM
Fri, 31st Jul 2020
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it automation
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
IBM reveals 80% of data breaches expose customer info, with average costs at USD $3.86 million. Security automation cuts expenses significantly.
OkCupid website and app found to have significant security flaws
Thu, 30th Jul 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cybersecurity
Security flaws have been discovered in OkCupid's website and app by Check Point Research, potentially jeopardising users' data and messages.
CrowdStrike announces two executive hires, with aim to expand in ANZ
Wed, 29th Jul 2020
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cx
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martech
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ai security
CrowdStrike strengthens its senior management team in Australia and New Zealand with the appointment of Jade Porter and Paul Salmon.
Interview: Acronis co-founder on going all-in for DLP
Tue, 28th Jul 2020
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dlp
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cybersecurity
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acronis
Acronis co-founder Stas Protassov discusses the crucial role of data loss prevention (DLP) amidst soaring cyber-attack costs, driven by internal threats.
A third of millennials think they're 'too boring' to be victim of cyber attack
Fri, 24th Jul 2020
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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cybersafety
33% of millennials think they are 'too boring' for a cyber-attack, but 36% want to strengthen their digital security, says Kaspersky.
Addressing the knowledge gap in the Australian security industry
Fri, 24th Jul 2020
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saas
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surveillance
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biometrics
Nowadays, access control can be combined with video and alarm systems, which can, in turn, link up with licence plate recognition, audio and facial solutions.
Security spotlight: 15 billion user names and passwords for sale
Thu, 23rd Jul 2020
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casb
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cybersecurity
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opinion
Breaches on the Dark Web, cyber-attacks by North Korea, TikTok ban concerns, an API vulnerability, and a leaky fitness platform database.
Using risk mitigation to protect your business from cybersecurity threats
Wed, 22nd Jul 2020
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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opinion
As businesses go digital, the risk of cybersecurity threats rises. Effective risk mitigation can safeguard your reputation, data, and operations.
Global spending on cybersecurity to grow by almost 6%
Tue, 21st Jul 2020
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
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analyst report
Even if the global economy worsens and IT budgets suffer, the cybersecurity market will still grow by at least 2.5%, according to a new report by Canalys.
Unprecedented Twitter bitcoin scam targets Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Apple
Thu, 16th Jul 2020
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crypto
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
Twitter accounts of Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and Apple were hacked in an unprecedented bitcoin scam, amassing BTC worth more than USD $100,000.