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Singapore-based AI startup scoops Australian RegTech award

Wed, 30th May 2018
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money laundering
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Singapore-based AI startup Silent Eight has won the top spot at the RegTech Association Australia's inaugural pitch fest this year.
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Trump cancelling North Korea summit will have 'cyber-retaliation'

Mon, 28th May 2018
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Trump cancels historic North Korea summit, sparking fears of cyber-retaliation. Experts warn of potential US cyberattacks targeting government and corporations.
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Virsec, GHD partnership vows to defend world's critical infrastructure against cyber attacks

Wed, 23rd May 2018
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As part of their global partnership, Virsec and GHD will embark on a roadshow of Australia and New Zealand in July.
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Cybercriminals make a meal of weakened supply chains

Tue, 22nd May 2018
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ransomware
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supply chain
Ransomware attacks and other cyber threats are targeting the supply chain in greater numbers, says Dimension Data's latest report.
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Chinese threat actor linked to leak of more than 200 million Japanese PII datasets

Mon, 21st May 2018
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Leaked personal information includes names, credentials, email addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, and home addresses.
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Data privacy regulations causing headaches for AU businesses

Mon, 21st May 2018
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Only 9% of Australian businesses are prepared to comply with GDPR, despite feeling confident about NDB, according to Webroot's report.
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WhiteHawk continues push into US through Cybercrime Support Network partnership

Tue, 15th May 2018
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cybercrime
WhiteHawk partners with Cybercrime Support Network, becoming their response arm for cybersecurity incidents in the US.
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New cybersecurity partnership to strengthen Japan's automotive market

Mon, 14th May 2018
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cybersecurity
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upstream security
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automotive
Upstream Security and Asgent have plans to bring state-of-the-art cybersecurity to Japan's automotive manufacturers and vehicle fleets.
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New Zealand's first Privacy Trust Marks awarded to Trade Me and RealMe

Thu, 10th May 2018
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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RealMe and Trade Me's Transparency Reporting websites are the first two recipients of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner's new Privacy Trust Mark.
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WhiteHawk cybersecurity exchange snaps up contract with US top 10 financial firm

Wed, 9th May 2018
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
WhiteHawk secures a USD $325,000 contract for its 360 Cyber Risk Framework with a top 10 US financial institution, marking a significant milestone.
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North Korea's threat actors operating from other countries

Mon, 7th May 2018
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recorded future
North Korea conducts malicious cyber operations from countries including India, Malaysia, New Zealand, Nepal, Kenya, Mozambique, Indonesia, and China.
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Survey points to forgetfulness as main reason why people reuse their passwords

Wed, 2nd May 2018
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cybersecurity
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passwords
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91% of the 2000 respondents know that using the same password for multiple accounts is a security risk, but 59% continue to do it anyway.
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Cyber insurance may have big part in Australia's future if data breach lawsuits gain ground

Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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public cloud
Class-action lawsuits may now be a reality under Australia's mandatory notifiable data breach (NDB) legislation that is now in effect.
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Photo gallery: Honeywell's Singapore Industrial Cyber Security Center of Excellence

Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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risk & compliance
Last week Honeywell officially opened its Singapore Cyber Security Center of Excellence in Changi Business Park. We were there to catch all the action.
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Honeywell opens Asia's first Industrial Cyber Security Center of Excellence in Singapore

Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
Honeywell's Industrial Cyber Security Center of Excellence is now fully operational in Singapore's Changi Business Park - its first in Asia.
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Orangeworm threat group targeting Asia & EU healthcare sector firms

Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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healthtech
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symantec
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trojan
The attacks deliver the Trojan.Kampirs malware and appear to be carefully targeted, with significant planning behind the scenes.
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Aussie tech integrator says remote workers are a threat to corporate security

Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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endpoint protection
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hybrid & remote work
Remote workers are adding to the risk of corporate security data breaches according to tech integrator RBC Group.
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Asia Pacific nations undeniably caught up in botnet traffic - report

Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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botnet
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centurylink
China, South Korea, Vietnam, India, and Australia amongst the top five Asia Pacific countries sending out the most malicious internet traffic.
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Australia the best in the world... at being breached

Fri, 20th Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
Australia may have just cleaned up at the Commonwealth Games, but it appears the nation still has a lot to learn when it comes to cybersecurity.
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Automotive cybersecurity experts Trillium win award at CyberTech Asia

Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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Trillium has been recognized at this year's CyberTech Asia 2018 event in Singapore thanks to its cybersecurity suite for connected vehicles.