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Cyber attacks stories - Page 103

Firewall security

If opportunity makes a thief, what stops one?

Mon, 25th Jan 2016
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Cisco's Marc Solomon outlines the questions security professionals should ask when evaluating next-gen firewalls.
Security11

Security analytics and intelligence key for 2016

Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Security intelligence and analytical capabilities will come to the fore in the battle against cybercrime next year.
Guess whos back back again

Cyber crime rife: The whole approach to security must change

Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
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trends & predictions
Entirely new cyber threats will emerge in 2016, requiring fresh counter measures, according to predictions by Unisys.
Malware

New Backstab cyberattack targeting iOS devices

Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
The BackStab attacks see cyber criminals use malware to remotely infiltrate computers, with iOS devices particularly vulnerable.
Top10

Top 10 security threats for 2016

Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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wearables
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cyber attacks
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check point software
Check Point is anticipating the next wave of threats, hoping organisations can stay ahead of the evolving tactics of cybercriminals.
Hmm i dont know what this is

Cybersecurity a growing issue: Innovations only go so far

Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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mobility
Global cybersecurity is at a 'C' average, according to Tenable Network Security's 2016 Global Cybersecurity Assurance Report Card.
Iot security

Enterprise IoT devices underestimated and under-secured

Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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iot
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Alarm over IoT security gap: IT experts claim devices in homes and business are under-protected, despite consumer confidence.
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Rackspace ups its cloud security game

Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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dr
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multi-cloud
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cloud services
Rackspace is launching new managed security and compliance services to protect against cyber threats in the digital age.
Cyber attack

Organisations unprepared for the greatest security risks, survey finds

Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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breach prevention
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cyberark
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cyber attacks
Cyber attackers posing as legitimate insiders represent the greatest security risks to organisations, according to a new survey by CyberArk.
Sharing ideas

Cloud Security Alliance establishes threat sharing scheme

Fri, 25th Sep 2015
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cloud security
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breach prevention
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cloud security alliance
Collaboration between vendors and businesses is a crucial part of ensuring attack reports are up-to-the-minute and provide specific info about threats.
Security sphere

Webroot takes aim at IoT with new security toolkit

Tue, 8th Sep 2015
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iot
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ai security
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ai
Webroot has launched a security toolkit to help protect the internet of things, with cloud-based, real-time threat intelligence.
Password

Should we scrap passwords altogether?

Tue, 1st Sep 2015
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cybersecurity
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passwords
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launchkey
Password-based authentication is no longer capable of keeping up with the demands of modern information security.
Virtual infrastuture

Virtual infrastructure recovery costing businesses

Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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risk & compliance
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kaspersky
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virtual infrastructure
The cost of recovering from a cyber attack is twice as much for businesses with virtual infrastructure, says Kaspersky Lab.
Security wold

Cyber attacks target tourist hot spots

Mon, 24th Aug 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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skycure
SSL description was the most common type of attack at hot tourist destinations, while Android devices are more likely to be exposed than iOS.
Time

Time-to-detection key to prevent sophisticated cyberattacks

Mon, 3rd Aug 2015
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martech
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
Organisations must reduce the time to detection to remediate against sophisticated cyber attacks, according to new findings from Cisco.
Smartwatch security

100% of smartwatches have security flaws, says HP

Tue, 28th Jul 2015
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wearables
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hyperscale
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public cloud
A study by HP Fortify reveals all tested smartwatches have security flaws, potentially exposing sensitive data to cyberattacks as the IoT market advances.
Android breach

Ransomware masquerades as FBI, Android users in the crossfire

Tue, 26th May 2015
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Thousands of Android users have been targeted by a ransomware that demands users to pay $500 to restore access to their smartphone, says Bitdefender.
Matches

Cyberattack domino effect could cause widespread disruption

Tue, 12th May 2015
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healthtech
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redseal
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cyber attacks
A new report reveals top execs fear not only serious disruption of their own operations, but the impact of cyber attacks on national infrastructure.
Hood kid

Retail sector vulnerable to threats, Intel Security seeks solution

Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
In order to provide better retail kiosk security options, Intel Security is collaborating with Kiosk Information Systems.
Ibm cloud

IBM takes its security intelligence tech to the cloud

Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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data protection
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cloud services
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ibm
IBM is moving its Security Intelligence technology, IBM Qradar, to the cloud, to help companies fight cyberattacks.