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Zero trust is the way to secure the distributed workforce - Empired

Fri, 4th Sep 2020
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The shift to remote work has sparked a need for enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect businesses in the long term, says Empired.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – F-Secure talks APTs and the Lazarus Group

Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
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F-Secure, a Europe-based cybersecurity firm, discusses findings on APTs and Lazarus Group in 10 Minute IT Jams.
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Misinformation on the rise, organisations consider how best to respond

Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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Increase in misinformation and fake domains leads organisations to perceive the threat level as 'very significant', says new report.
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Kaspersky advances cybersecurity research with new program for universities

Thu, 27th Aug 2020
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The dedicated program reportedly helps institutions become better equipped at understanding the latest and most prevalent industrial cybersecurity threats.
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New data reveals correlation between cyber attacks and work from home initiatives

Tue, 25th Aug 2020
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20% of organisations have experienced a cybersecurity breach as a result of remote work, according to a report by Malwarebytes.
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More than 60% of security 'blue teams' struggle to stop the 'red'

Wed, 19th Aug 2020
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62% of cyber defenders struggle to stop attackers in red team/blue team exercises, according to research by Exabeam.
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DDoS attacks spike thanks to COVID-19 lockdowns, Kaspersky finds

Thu, 13th Aug 2020
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DDoS attacks have tripled YoY in Q2 2020, according to a report by Kaspersky. Experts attribute the rise to the impact of COVID-19.
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Improving network security by 'deflecting' cybercriminals

Mon, 10th Aug 2020
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New IT defence tactic spots hidden cyber threats within networks, using strategic deflection to foil attackers.
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Three key driving techniques that apply to the network

Fri, 24th Jul 2020
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Network packets can be deceptive, just like a bus full of hairdressers or a pickup truck driven by grandma. Don't assume, inspect. #networksecurity.
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Businesses unprepared for bot attacks, despite awareness

Tue, 21st Jul 2020
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Many businesses are aware of the threat of bot attacks, but believe they have the problem under control and are not adequately prepared for the level of risk.
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Trulioo brings document verification with face ID to SMBs

Wed, 15th Jul 2020
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New document verification and facial recognition features to help small-medium sized businesses protect against fraud and financial crime.
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Cyber attacks keeping business leaders up at night, new research finds

Wed, 1st Jul 2020
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New data from KnowBe4 reveals growing anxiety among business leaders over cyber attacks, with concerns up 443% in Australia and 206% in Germany.
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Cyber attacks use LinkedIn to target companies and employees

Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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Researchers at ESET have exposed a sophisticated cyber campaign using LinkedIn messages to target companies and employees for financial gain and espionage.
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DNS recursive resolvers vulnerability can launch DDoS attacks against any victim

Fri, 5th Jun 2020
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A newly discovered vulnerability in DNS resolvers, dubbed NXNSAttack, enables cybercriminals to launch highly amplified DDoS attacks, warns Radware.
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Survey: poor backup planning can cripple online retail

Thu, 4th Jun 2020
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New survey finds one in four retailers have permanently lost critical business data, damaging sales and revenue.
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Rise in cyberattacks targeting the cloud as use of collaboration tools increase

Thu, 28th May 2020
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Cyberattacks targeting the cloud are increasing as the use of cloud services and collaboration tools rises during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to McAfee.
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Sophos and Arcserve bolster alliance with two new solutions

Wed, 20th May 2020
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The new solutions combine anti-ransomware and other threat-protection tech with immutable backup and disaster recovery capabilities.
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How DDoS protection is like a car's airbags

Mon, 18th May 2020
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DDoS attacks may occur infrequently, but the damages are severe. Why organisations still need dedicated DDoS protection. #cybersecurity #DDoS.
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Shadow of ransomware looms over healthcare sector

Thu, 14th May 2020
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Healthcare systems undergoing rapid digital transformation to cope with COVID-19 face increasing cyberattack risks, warns GlobalData.
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Cybersecurity heavy hitters join alliance to protect healthcare systems

Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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Cyber Alliance to Defend our Healthcare, formed by C5 Capital, announces new members to battle ten-fold rise in cyberattacks on healthcare during COVID-19.