Threat Landscape stories - Page 66
Asian cybersecurity confidence levels take a dip
Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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phishing
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devops
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email security
With nation-state cyber attacks, malware intrusions & massive data breaches every day, it is no surprise that cybersecurity is top of mind.
March saw rise in web attacks; but email malware and spam drop back
Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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symantec
Symantec reports back on the latest threat statistics for March - email malware dipped, but web attacks are the biggest since 2016.
Dridex email campaign hits Australia: Patch your MS Office software now
Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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email
Proofpoint issues critical alert to Microsoft Office users to patch their software after Dridex email malware hits Australia.
A triumph for cyber security: New Zealand's CERT team has finally been launched
Tue, 11th Apr 2017
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cybersecurity
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nz government
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internetnz
New Zealand escalates cyber defence with the launch of CERT NZ, a pinnacle move in safeguarding against digital threats.
What's the biggest threat? There's no easy answer, Fortinet finds
Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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firewalls
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malware
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ddos
Fortinet reveals a complex cyber threat landscape, with no single greatest peril, as IoT vulnerabilities lead attacks in Asia.
ESET-DESlock acquisition pays off in data encryption test
Fri, 31st Mar 2017
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malware
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encryption
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cybersecurity
ESET's encryption solution named best for SMBs by AV-Comparatives, highlighting growing importance of data security.
Ixia survey finds network complexity is weakening enterprise security
Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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malware
Ixia reveals in their new report that network complexity, not just malware, poses a significant threat to business security.
The tools you need to safely navigate an evolving threat landscape
Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Lenovo offers businesses a comprehensive checklist for bolstering security with top-tier hardware and insights, ensuring you stay ahead of evolving threats.
Security firm NSFOCUS launches in Australia; signs Aquion as distributor
Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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ddos
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malware
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cybersecurity
NSFOCUS has moved into Australia and says it is ‘uniquely placed’ to protect against cyber attacks from China.
Rise of new technologies a major concern for Asian cybersecurity professionals
Thu, 16th Mar 2017
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endpoint protection
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devops
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cloud security
As Asian economies rapidly adopt cloud & mobile working, it is critical for Asian governments & enterprises to re-think enterprise IT security.
Ransomware was 2016's hottest ticket as attacks spiked to whopping 752%
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware has seen a 752% increase in use over 2016, resulting in $1 billion in losses for enterprises worldwide.
WatchGuard's global reseller survey finds ransomware top customer fear for 2017
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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malware
A global survey by WatchGuard has shown that more than 80% of resellers believe their customers are most worried about ransomware and its effects.
Advanced Threat Protection – Preventing unknown risks
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
APTs compromise their target system with advanced code techniques to circumvent security barriers - and stay under the radar as long as possible.
Fortinet targets MSSPs with new partner program
Mon, 6th Mar 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet has launched a new program for MSSPs which it says will help partners accelerate profitability and increase leadership.
Done and dusted: DNA Connect stamps deal with Radware
Tue, 28th Feb 2017
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partner programmes
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dna connect
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radware
The companies affirm this partnership will open the door for enterprise and public sectors to consume Radware’s services more easily.
Lovers, be careful of dating apps this Valentine’s Day
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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email security
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Beware of malicious dating apps targeting users around Valentine's Day, warns digital risk management firm RiskIQ.
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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ddos
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malware
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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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network infrastructure
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firewalls
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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.