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Enterprise WLAN market still on the rise in Q2 2018
Wireless Networks

Enterprise WLAN market still on the rise in Q2 2018

The combined consumer and enterprise WLAN market segments rose 1.9% year over year in the second quarter of 2018.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Sep 2018
Report reveals 80% increase in email impersonation attacks
Cloud Security

Report reveals 80% increase in email impersonation attacks

Mimecast's latest report shows an 80% rise in email impersonation attacks, exposing the vulnerability of current email security systems.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2018
Why cybercriminals are moving away from attention-grabbing ransomware attacks
Cybersecurity

Why cybercriminals are moving away from attention-grabbing ransomware attacks

Cybercriminals are forsaking flashy ransomware for covert crypto-jacking and business email compromise, says Trend Micro, as attacks grow more clandestine.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Aug 2018
APAC ahead of US and EMEA in AI security adoption - Osterman
Firewalls

APAC ahead of US and EMEA in AI security adoption - Osterman

Companies realise they need to improve the way they manage security and policy, and they also realise that automating workflows and processes is key.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Aug 2018
APJ customers don't really trust companies with their data - report
Data Protection

APJ customers don't really trust companies with their data - report

A report by CA Technologies reveals a significant trust gap in the APJ region, as consumer confidence in data protection by companies scores only 63 out of 100.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Aug 2018
Optical transport network equipment market declined in 2Q18 due to ZTE ban
ZTE

Optical transport network equipment market declined in 2Q18 due to ZTE ban

ZTE ban causes decline in optical transport network equipment market, with revenue from China falling 13% YoY, says Dell'Oro Group.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Aug 2018
ANZ organisations are resetting their approach to collaboration technology
Unified Communications

ANZ organisations are resetting their approach to collaboration technology

Report finds firms lacking in providing key collaboration tools to staff, affecting work flexibility and productivity.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Aug 2018
Gartner Hype Cycle: Five technology trends critical to business longevity
Semiconductors

Gartner Hype Cycle: Five technology trends critical to business longevity

The Gartner Hype Cycle 2018 highlights five emerging technology trends, including democratised AI and DIY biohacking, crucial for future business success.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Aug 2018
Over 2,300 data breaches disclosed so far in 2018 - report
Phishing

Over 2,300 data breaches disclosed so far in 2018 - report

Phishing for and using the stolen credentials to access systems or services stands out as a particularly popular attack method.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2018
Security professionals are considering black hat activity - report
Endpoint Detection and Response

Security professionals are considering black hat activity - report

49% of global mid-market professionals were most likely to suggest that it's easy to get into cybercrime without getting caught.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Aug 2018
Exclusive: DDoS attacks up, spike in attacks on govt agencies
Distributed Denial of Service

Exclusive: DDoS attacks up, spike in attacks on govt agencies

NETSCOUT has released its Arbor Active Threat Level Analysis System (ATLAS) report for the first half of 2018, exclusive on SecurityBrief.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Aug 2018
ANZ businesses are struggling to embrace digital transformation
Digital Transformation

ANZ businesses are struggling to embrace digital transformation

ANZ businesses are trailing behind their global counterparts when it comes to embracing disruptive technology.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Aug 2018
DDoS attacks combining new and tried-and-true techniques
Gaming

DDoS attacks combining new and tried-and-true techniques

DDoS botnets attacked online resources in 74 countries in Q2 2018, reveals Kaspersky Lab report. Hong Kong now ranks second among the most attacked countries.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
Bug bounty marketplace in sore need of standardisation – report
Report

Bug bounty marketplace in sore need of standardisation – report

Bug bounty programmes lack standardisation, says a CREST report urging the establishment of best practices to protect researchers and organisations alike.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Aug 2018
$4.7b opportunity in big data for healthcare industry worldwide
Data Analytics

$4.7b opportunity in big data for healthcare industry worldwide

SNS Telecom & IT's latest report shows that big data has huge potential in the healthcare and pharmaceutical space.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Jul 2018
Businesses collecting more data than they can handle - Gemalto
Data Protection

Businesses collecting more data than they can handle - Gemalto

Only half of companies know where their sensitive data is stored, finds research by Gemalto, who surveyed 1,050 IT decision makers and 10,500 consumers.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jul 2018
Use of banking trojans up 50%, cryptomining still dominant malware – report
Malware

Use of banking trojans up 50%, cryptomining still dominant malware – report

Check Point's latest Global Threat Index reveals that Trojan malware families enter Top 10 Most Wanted Ranking; Cryptomining remains top of the list.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2018
Criminals “infect and collect” in cryptocurrency mining surge
Crypto

Criminals “infect and collect” in cryptocurrency mining surge

Coin miner malware grew a stunning 629% in the first quarter of 2018, rocketing from around 400,000 total known samples in Q4 2017 to more than 2.9mil.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2018