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Fool me once... ransomware strikes firms twice on average, survey finds
Malware

Fool me once... ransomware strikes firms twice on average, survey finds

Ransomware hits firms twice on average, according to a Sophos survey. Despite the presence of endpoint security, 77% of attacks breach defences.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018
Cybersecurity firm Votiro joins VMware's TAP program
Content Creation

Cybersecurity firm Votiro joins VMware's TAP program

Israeli-based cybersecurity firm Votiro has joined VMware's Technology Alliance Partner Program as an access level partner.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2017
ShadowPad exploit 'one of the biggest' APAC supply chain attacks
Encryption

ShadowPad exploit 'one of the biggest' APAC supply chain attacks

Malaysia's MyCERT warns of mass APAC supply chain breach after ShadowPad exploit hits NetSarang servers, stealing data.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
WatchGuard report: 30% of all malware isn't caught by legacy AV
Malware

WatchGuard report: 30% of all malware isn't caught by legacy AV

WatchGuard's Quarterly Internet Security Report says that 30% of malware attacks are new or zero day exploits - and legacy AVs are missing threats.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 8th May 2017
March saw rise in web attacks; but email malware and spam drop back
Malware

March saw rise in web attacks; but email malware and spam drop back

Symantec reports back on the latest threat statistics for March - email malware dipped, but web attacks are the biggest since 2016.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2017
Google's hacking contest 'Project Zero' was a flop: What went wrong?
Google

Google's hacking contest 'Project Zero' was a flop: What went wrong?

Not a single person claimed Google's Project Zero prizes, even after six months of being open to participants.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Apr 2017
APAC is now a 'honeypot' for cyber attacks as most targeted region in the world
Malware

APAC is now a 'honeypot' for cyber attacks as most targeted region in the world

Trend Micro's latest report says that Asia Pacific region was something of a giant honeypot for cyber attacks last year, beating all other regions.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2017
With ever-shifting sands, knowledge is the ultimate power in cyber security
Breach Prevention

With ever-shifting sands, knowledge is the ultimate power in cyber security

Hackers are like burglars targeting vulnerable homes: they look for easy access and attack the least protected targets first. #cybersecurity.

By Paul W. Poteete • 5 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017
Siemens-branded CCTV webcams require urgent firmware patch
Surveillance

Siemens-branded CCTV webcams require urgent firmware patch

Siemens-branded IP-based CCTV cameras are the latest internet-connected devices to be found vulnerable to hacking attacks.

By Graham Cluley • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2016
Android market attacked – killswitch used
Google

Android market attacked – killswitch used

Google swiftly removed malicious apps from Android Market using a killswitch after 'Droid Dream' attack, issuing a vital security update in March.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2011
Google's Android Market attacked
Google

Google's Android Market attacked

Hackers could have accessed data stored on affected handsets, says Google who has now issued a security update.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2011
Malware fight is failing report
Malware

Malware fight is failing report

International cooperation is needed to combat malware, as a report from the OECD reveals that the current response doesn't work.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2008
90% Innovation, 100% Passion
Malware

90% Innovation, 100% Passion

BitDefender opens market in New Zealand due to its growing IT market, low rates of piracy, and favorable legal environment.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 1st May 2007

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