Cybersafety stories - Page 12
Trading halts again as NZX sees fourth day of attacks
Fri, 28th Aug 2020
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nzx
NZX hit by repeated DDoS attacks causing connectivity issues, resulting in trading halts and system disruptions.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is SonicWall?
Thu, 27th Aug 2020
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
SonicWall's Dmitriy Ayrapetov speaks to TechDay about the importance of remote security solutions in the COVID era.
Mind the gap: Why securing the remote workforce is a peak priority
Wed, 26th Aug 2020
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malware
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casb
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dlp
41% of businesses are yet to implement any steps to expand secure access of their remote workforces despite over 75% of employees now working from home.
How to keep APIs secure from bot attacks
Fri, 21st Aug 2020
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devops
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apm
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api
The widespread adoption of mobile & IoT devices and weak API protection are paving the way for increasing bot attacks, posing serious security risks.
Securing work-from-anywhere contact centres
Thu, 20th Aug 2020
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crm
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uc
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data analytics
Contact centres must address data security, control and compliance, and application security as they embrace a future of work from anywhere.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Zscaler?
Thu, 20th Aug 2020
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public cloud
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cloud security
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casb
Zscaler's cloud-based cybersecurity solutions and response to COVID-19 are discussed in TechDay's latest IT Jams interview.
How cybersecurity leaders are overcoming the new risk landscape
Wed, 19th Aug 2020
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malware
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vpns
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zero trust security
Millions of VPN users are at risk of data breaches due to an unsecured server, forcing businesses to re-evaluate cybersecurity measures.
The five business benefits of a zero trust approach to security
Wed, 19th Aug 2020
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malware
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iot security
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zero trust security
Zero trust security offers businesses improved visibility, cost reduction, simplified compliance, cohesive IT resolutions, and seamless digital transformation.
Almost 70% of APAC consumers willing to trade privacy for better UX
Fri, 14th Aug 2020
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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f5 networks
APAC consumers demand data protection, prioritising UX over privacy, with businesses and governments under pressure.
2020 saw a surge in malware, ransomware and botnets - report
Fri, 14th Aug 2020
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced organizations to overhaul their defence strategies, according to Fortinet's Global Threat Landscape Report.
Reports suggest spike in vaccine-related phishing campaigns
Wed, 12th Aug 2020
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malware
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phishing
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email security
COVID-19 phishing campaigns are exploiting hopes for a vaccine, with email being the primary method of attack, says Check Point research.
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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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.