Trend Micro stories - Page 9
A new twist on an old phish: Apple scams now using encryption
Tue, 15th May 2018
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email security
Trend Micro recently deconstructed a new phishing scam that targets Apple IDs and uses AES encryption as part of its processes.
Key takeaways from Privacy Awareness Week: Experts comment
Mon, 14th May 2018
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firewalls
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data protection
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network infrastructure
Cybersecurity experts from Sophos, Trend Micro, CyberArk, Mimecast, Bitglass & others share their thoughts on privacy and what it means for security.
Antivirus solution protects privacy in the era of social media
Mon, 14th May 2018
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In the wake of Cambridge Analytica’s scandal, Trend Micro’s Maximum Security offers a robust antivirus solution to protect privacy on social media.
Arm your battle stations: Ransomware is growing like the plague
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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Ransomware attacks surged by 32% in 2017, with more than 17 million malware threats detected in New Zealand alone, warns cybersecurity firm Trend Micro.
Why mandating strong cybersecurity for your remote workforce matters
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Employees who use unprotected public or home internet connections are putting their organisation, networks, assets, and intellectual property at risk.
34 tech heavyweights stand strong: Protecting the globe from cyber threats
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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smartphones
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
Not only with the companies protect customers, they've also vowed not to help governments who want to go on the cyber offensive.
The way you write your emails could now stop BEC scams, thanks to AI
Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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email security
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trend micro
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bec scam
The way people write their emails could be the new weapon that detects malicious email threats - and that’s exactly what Trend Micro is counting on.
OceanLotus backdoor targets MacOS systems running PERL
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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malware
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cybersecurity
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OceanLotus is attacking MacOS systems with a Perl-based backdoor spread via fake event registration forms from Vietnamese group HDMC, Trend Micro reveals.
One year on, the WannaCry scare hasn't made healthcare security any better
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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malware
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ddos
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cybersecurity
Connected hospitals can be exploited – and researchers believe that the WannaCry scare has only made matters worse.
Canalys says SECaaS growing rapidly, while vendors struggle to keep up
Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Security-as-a-Service offerings surged in 2017 according to Canalys, but vendors like Symantec struggle to meet unpredictable investor expectations.
Finally! Your very own AI chief of security
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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smart home
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ai
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cybersecurity
Every day a piece of science-fiction becomes real. Today, it's a cybersecurity offering that learns how to protect you without straining your CPU.
Is there an answer for soaring numbers of cyberbullying cases?
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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smart home
In the wake of the mass digitisation taking homes by storm, cyberbullying and online harassment has accelerated 60 percent with no signs of slowing.
'MuddyWater' threat campaign targeting Central Asia & Middle East
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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malware
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
A resurgence of last year’s ‘MuddyWater’ threat campaign may be targeting organizations in Pakistan, Turkey and Tajikistan.
Asia Pacific countries are a melting pot of cyber threats
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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malware
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
APAC was also the region affected by the highest number of threats in most recorded categories including online banking malware.
Is the IoT putting Kiwis at risk?
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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As Kiwis embrace IoT devices, a new Trend Micro report reveals a surge in cybersecurity threats, with homes at risk due to poor security measures.
How your smart home gadgets are putting you at risk – and what you can do about it
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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ddos
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smart home
You wouldn’t openly leave your front door and your wallet open for burglars, so why would you leave your entire home unsecured from cyber threats?.
Cybercriminals likely to attempt GDPR extortion for greater ROI
Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Trend Micro says cybercriminals are becoming more business-minded and are likely to target organisations that are trying to comply with GDPR.
How to ensure your organisation doesn’t get hooked by phishing scams
Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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phishing
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email security
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trend micro
While many organisations recognise phishing as serious, they often struggle to obtain quality information about specific threats.
Cryptomining accounted for 49% of IoT malware detections in 2017
Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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malware
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Smart homes, smart buildings and smart devices are giving cybercriminals a helping hand, and many device owners may not even know it is happening.
Trend Micro & Panasonic launch mission to advance connected car security
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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iot
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cartech
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The two companies aim to thwart cyber risks that jeopardise connected car safety - particularly security in ECUs and infotainment systems.