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Human-machine teaming a key ingredient for success in security operations centres
Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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advanced persistent threat protection
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it automation
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casb
71% of advanced SOCs were able to close breach incident investigations in less than a week. 37% closed investigations in fewer than 24 hours.
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Gather around the watering hole: Bronze Union attackers likely based in China
Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
The 'active and formidable' Bronze Union group has been responsible for a spate of targeted attacks on Turkey - how do they do it?.
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Korea pledges commitment to APEC data privacy rules
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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data protection
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martech
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commerce systems
Korea is now part of the APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules system, which aims to protect consumer data used in online transactions.
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Encryption with backdoors? Internet advocates call out Five Eyes leaders for 'shortsighted' tactics
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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encryption
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data privacy
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spying
Even if measures to restrict strong encryption access are put in place, adversaries will switch to new tools crafted without the Five Eyes network.
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Lazarus Group almost certainly connected to North Korea, Group-IB alleges
Wed, 31st May 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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foreign hackers
Threat intelligence agency Group-IB has published research indicating that the notorious Lazarus Group is well and truly connected to North Korea.
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NZ expert selected to Canadian Cybersecurity Board
Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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cybersecurity
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unitec
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partners
NZ's top cyber brain, Prof. Sarrafzadeh, adds his expertise to Canada's elite cybersecurity board, boosting transnational digital defence ties.
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Tech support scams now hide code to mask malicious intent
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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email security
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cybersecurity
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symantec
Symantec discovers another tech support scam that uses scare tactics to fool users into believing they're infected with a virus.
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Video of Hillary making ISIS deal: It's not real, says security expert
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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symantec
Symantec warns of non-existent video of Hillary Clinton exchanging money with ISIS used as bait in spam emails.
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Unisys Stealth solution announces NSA certification
Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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cybersecurity
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government
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unisys
Unisys Stealth has been accredited with the 'exclusive' NIAP certification, as well as the NSA's Commercial Solutions for Classified program.
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Cyber threats to the mining industry
Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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cybersecurity
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hacktivists
Mining sector faces an emerging cyber threat, new FTR report reveals targeted attacks exploiting the industry's key role in global supply chains.
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Quantum Computation: A cryptography armageddon?
Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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malware
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
Cryptography is at risk of being broken by quantum computers, but post-quantum cryptography offers solutions. #PQCrypto #QuantumComputing.
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Fight against spam now a global effort
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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spam
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dia
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cyber attacks
Enforcement agencies from around the world including New Zealand have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to fight against spam.
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Australia a target for ‘designer’ cyber threats
Wed, 4th May 2016
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endpoint protection
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edr
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cybersecurity
With cybercriminals having a deliberate hand in creating threats that look authentic and are targeted, it is more difficult to recognise spam.
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New malware scam using Facebook Messenger
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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facebook
ESET is warning Facebook users of a common scam that sees attackers sending videos via Facebook Messenger through a user’s friend list.
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Fortinet’s FortiGate Labs: Global security research and protection
Tue, 15th Mar 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Keeping your network safe is a full-time job and requires massive resources - Fortinet works day and night to keep your network secure.
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Using real-time analytics to dynamically assure network services
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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sdn
Real-time analytics prevent network disruptions, like those seen during Adele's Hello release, ensuring stable home security services.