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Averon and tyntec partner to deliver secure wireless authentication

Tue, 26th Feb 2019
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tyntec and Averon team up to globally deploy a secure, user-friendly wireless authentication solution, aiming to curb data breaches and enhance user experience.
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Norwegian security firm thwarts state-sponsored attack by APT10

Mon, 11th Feb 2019
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Norwegian cybersecurity firm Visma, aided by Recorded Future and Rapid7, foils alleged cyberespionage attack by Chinese state-sponsored group APT10.
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Illumio eyes global expansion with $65m in the bank

Mon, 11th Feb 2019
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Illumio secures US$65m in funding to expand across Asia Pacific, EMEA, and the US, as demand for micro-segmentation grows.
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Huawei to Poland: 'We'll build a cybersecurity centre if that's what it takes'

Fri, 8th Feb 2019
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Huawei says it will build a cybersecurity centre in Poland if that's what it takes to convince the world that it's a trustworthy organisation.
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France grants first approvals for automated surveillance UAVs

Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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France's Directorate-General for Civil Aviation (DGAC) has given approval for the first fully-automated surveillance drone to be operated in France.
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Yubico report reveals troubling password behaviour

Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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Some shocking results include that 57% of respondents who have experienced a phishing attack have not changed their password behaviours.
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Comms providers hit by most DDoS attacks in Q3 2018

Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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New data indicates attackers preyed on the large attack surface of ASN-level communications service providers with a 'bit-and-piece' approach.
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UK security startup Barac sets sights on America

Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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British cybersecurity start-up Barac has opened its first office in Boston and appointed Peter Christou as its first EVP global sales.
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Facebook cracks down Ukraine-based fake accounts

Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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Facebook has stamped out two massive fake account networks that appeared to originate from Russia and the Ukraine.
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Experian, Audiens team for Italian data insights

Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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Information services provider Experian and data management firm Audiens are partnering to drive insight from data on the Italian market.
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LogRhythm announces eight cybersecurity predictions for 2019

Mon, 14th Jan 2019
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LogRhythm unveils eight cybersecurity predictions for 2019, forecasting rises in fatal car hacks, bio-identifier use, and cloud-based ransomware compromises.
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DanaBot banking Trojan: How to protect your organisation

Wed, 5th Dec 2018
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DanaBot is a Trojan written in the Delphi programming language that includes banking site web injections and stealer functions.
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NeuVector adds additional features to Kubernetes security platform

Tue, 4th Dec 2018
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NeuVector enhances Kubernetes security with new features that prevent vulnerabilities from reaching production, ensuring safer container orchestration.
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Microsoft comments on recent tech support scam crackdowns

Fri, 30th Nov 2018
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Despite the crackdowns, Microsoft warns that these scams persist and target everyone, no matter their age or location.
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Huawei & Spark get slugged again: GCSB terminates proposed 5G network plans

Wed, 28th Nov 2018
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This afternoon the GCSB denied Spark's proposal to deploy Huawei 5G equipment across its future Radio Access Network.
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Europol cracks down on counterfeit sites; arrests 12 people

Tue, 27th Nov 2018
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Europol and law enforcement authorities from 26 countries have dismantled an online counterfeit goods ring and arrested 12 people.
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Microservices firewall firm Alcide raises $7m for expansion

Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
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An Israel-based cybersecurity firm has raised $7 million in Series A funding just seven months after launching its platform.
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Singapore & US commit to ASEAN cybersecurity

Tue, 20th Nov 2018
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The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore and the US Department of State have signed a Declaration of Intent (DOI) that will benefit ASEAN member states.
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Aus organisations need to lock down on data security

Wed, 14th Nov 2018
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As Aussie organisations store more sensitive data on multiple clouds, encryption is increasingly seen as a proactive strategy, yet skills shortages persist.
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Secure Logic calls on Federal Govt to introduce IoT regulation

Wed, 7th Nov 2018
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Secure Logic CEO calls for Australian Government to introduce regulation mandating security practices for IoT devices.