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Sony vs North Korea - everything you need to know
Sony

Sony vs North Korea - everything you need to know

The Sony cyber attack, involving Seth Rogen, North Korea, and President Obama, was one of the biggest scandals of last year.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2015
The biggest social media security threats of 2015
Bitdefender

The biggest social media security threats of 2015

Bitdefender, security software solutions provider, has released its social media security threat predictions for 2015.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2015
Trend Micro report predicts major cybercrime in 2015
Payment Technologies

Trend Micro report predicts major cybercrime in 2015

Trend Micro's 2015 forecast warns of highly targeted cybercrimes against big businesses, with Android and online banking at great risk.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2014
Symantec aims to make businesses more resilient against attacks
Data Protection

Symantec aims to make businesses more resilient against attacks

Symantec pushes for businesses to enhance cyber-defence, highlighting the four-step plan at a Westcon event to combat emerging threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2014
Cyber security is not enough: Think resilience
Supply Chain

Cyber security is not enough: Think resilience

Symantec at Westcon Imagine 2014 urges firms to move from mere cyber security to embodying cyber resilience amid rising attacks.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2014
The next evolution in next-generation firewalls
Juniper Networks

The next evolution in next-generation firewalls

Westcon Imagine 2014 - With companies struggling to keep pace with the increasing volume and sophistication of cyberattacks, it's time for firewalls to step up.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2014
Trend Micro: Navigating the security minefield...
Malware

Trend Micro: Navigating the security minefield...

One size doesn't fit all in security, says Robin Marjason, Trend Micro Australia and New Zealand channel and distribution director.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2014
Cisco NZ: Malware by any other name...
Malware

Cisco NZ: Malware by any other name...

Cisco NZ's Sikking shines light on the evolving malware threat, urging a new approach to security amid rising cybercrime sophistication.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2014
Major banks hit by cyber attacks... 'alarming but not surprising'
Cybersecurity

Major banks hit by cyber attacks... 'alarming but not surprising'

Today's headlines report that big banks have been hit by cyberattacks, according to the FBI. While this news is alarming, it certainly is not surprising.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2014
Aussie police make double 'Anonymous' arrests...
Cybersecurity

Aussie police make double 'Anonymous' arrests...

Australian Federal Police will allege in court that the two men claimed to be members of the online issue motivated group 'Anonymous'.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2014
Massive cyber attack sends eBay into disarray
Marketing Technologies

Massive cyber attack sends eBay into disarray

eBay is asking users to change their passwords because of a cyberattack that compromised a database containing encrypted passwords and other non-financial data.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2014
Symantec: New era of 'Mega Breaches' signals bigger payouts for cyber criminals
Data Loss Prevention

Symantec: New era of 'Mega Breaches' signals bigger payouts for cyber criminals

After lurking in the shadows for the first ten months of 2013, cyber criminals unleashed the most damaging series of cyber attacks in history.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 17th May 2014
Symantec: 552 million identities exposed in 2013...
Malware

Symantec: 552 million identities exposed in 2013...

During 2013 cyber criminals unleashed the most damaging series of cyber attacks in history, with 552 million identities exposed during the calendar year...

By David Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2014
How next-generation threat protection counters DDoS attacks...
Malware

How next-generation threat protection counters DDoS attacks...

The IT industry's response to evolving data threats is slowing, leaving businesses vulnerable to DDoS attacks.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2014
83% of businesses unprepared for cyber attacks...
Cybersecurity

83% of businesses unprepared for cyber attacks...

Nearly 40% of firms have no cyber-incident response plan, despite 76% suffering an incident in the past two years, a report by Arbor Network has found.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2014
The changing face of security...
Cybersecurity

The changing face of security...

Mark Shaw, Symantec technology strategist – Information Security (Pacific) takes a look at the changing threat landscape and its impact on security solutions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2014
HP: Top enterprise security threats
Cybersecurity

HP: Top enterprise security threats

HP has published the Cyber Risk Report 2013, identifying top enterprise security vulnerabilities and providing analysis of the expanding threat landscape.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2014
38m Adobe users unaware of major data breach
Marketing Technologies

38m Adobe users unaware of major data breach

Ten weeks after admitting 38 million users have been affected by a cyber security attack, Adobe reveals it is taking longer than expected to warn customers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2013
How to fight back against business cyber threats in 2014…
Malware

How to fight back against business cyber threats in 2014…

As cyber threats surge, experts urge firms to tighten security and embrace proactive measures to safeguard data against hackers in 2014.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2013