Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) stories - Page 8
Data is more valuable to cyber attackers than cash - report
Fri, 3rd Apr 2020
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A Positive Technologies report reveals data theft now surpasses cash as the main goal for cyber attackers, reflecting a 20-point annual rise.
Fortinet cyber threat report paints bleak picture
Thu, 27th Feb 2020
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network infrastructure
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network security
The report reveals cybercriminals are maximising global economic and political realities to further enable their goal.
Microsoft NZ rolls out free AccountGuard service ahead of general election
Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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email security
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Ahead of New Zealand's general election, Microsoft NZ unveils its free AccountGuard service to protect political entities and NGOs from cyber threats.
Mobile malware and exploitation amongst biggest cyber threats for 2020
Mon, 24th Feb 2020
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Mobile malware threats and cybercriminal exploitation of mobile devices in the Asia Pacific region are set to rise in 2020, warns Kaspersky.
Cyber-gangs using SSH identities to sell on the black market
Mon, 17th Feb 2020
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Only 10% of organisations believe they have complete and accurate intelligence over all SSH machine identities.
Interview: Group-IB outlines global threats to stability in cyberspace
Thu, 19th Dec 2019
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
Cybersecurity firm Group-IB unveils alarming cyber threat landscape in High-Tech Crime Trends 2019/2020 report, spotlighting state-sponsored attackers.
APT groups conducting more targeted intrusions – Accenture
Mon, 2nd Dec 2019
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Analysts now see an emergence of malware executed through web browsers focused on targeting online merchants and retailers specifically.
In brief: What's on at CyberCrimeCon 2019 Singapore
Fri, 29th Nov 2019
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
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group-ib
CyberCrimeCon 2019 Singapore on November 29 will showcase threat analysis, world-class expertise, and best practices in cybersecurity.
Data loss prevention: Why digital images should not be overlooked
Tue, 8th Oct 2019
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dlp
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clearswift
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opinion
Digital images are increasingly being used as mechanisms for cyber-attacks. What can organisations to minimise risks and mitigate against this advanced threat?.
Over 50% of incident response requests occur after damage complete – Kaspersky
Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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cyber threat
Over 50% of incident response requests in 2018 were made after significant damage had already occurred, says Kaspersky's latest report.
Cylance report looks into questionable pentesting practices
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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apm
The report demonstrates how the line distinguishing pentesting exercises from actual threat actor behaviour has thinned.
CyberX launches automated threat extraction platform
Mon, 1st Jul 2019
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iot security
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ai
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cyberx
CyberX unveils Ganymede, an automated threat extraction platform leveraging machine learning to detect IoT and ICS malware, enhancing industrial cybersecurity.
Fortinet extends application security on Amazon Web Services
Fri, 28th Jun 2019
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firewalls
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ddos
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network infrastructure
Fortinet to secure applications on AWS with FortiWeb Cloud WAF-as-a-Service while protecting applications and APIs and addressing compliance requirements.
ESET researchers break down latest arsenal of the infamous Sednit group
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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cybersecurity
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report
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ESET researchers unveil Sednit's enhanced Zebrocy backdoor, capable of executing 30+ commands; phishing tactics highlight group's evolving methods.
ASUS' own servers compromised in malware attack
Wed, 27th Mar 2019
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malware
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datacentre infrastructure
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supply chain
ASUS' genuine servers have been compromised in attack that has put hundreds of thousands of users at risk of malware infection.
Flashpoint: APAC companies must factor geopolitics in cyber strategies
Fri, 15th Mar 2019
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risk & compliance
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opinion
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politics
As geopolitical tensions spike, APAC firms must integrate political risk into their cyber strategies, as both criminal and state-sponsored threats grow.
IBM Security: Cybercriminals focusing on cryptojacking
Mon, 4th Mar 2019
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ibm security
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report
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powershell
IBM Security's 2019 report indicates a shift in cybercriminal tactics, with cryptojacking attacks doubling those of ransomware as hackers seek easier profits.
Report on SingHealth breach condemns poor security practices
Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
A report on SingHealth's 2018 data breach criticises inadequate security practices, revealing that staff missteps and system flaws left patient data exposed.
Bridging the gap to AI security
Tue, 8th Jan 2019
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ddos
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ai
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solarwinds
AI cyber-attacks are not constrained by resources and compromises and can go on indefinitely without the need for pause.
TCS collaborates with Red Hat to build digital transformation solutions
Wed, 19th Dec 2018
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Tata Consultancy Services teams up with Red Hat to drive digital transformation with advanced open-source solutions, focusing on agility and cybersecurity.