About Sara
Sara Barker
Copywriter and Senior News Editor
Sara lives in a world of words and stories. For more than six years she has been delving deep into the rich world of tech news, content creation, journalism and reviews for Techday. She brings an academic background in information systems, marketing, radio, and journalism to her role. She enjoys casual gaming, cats, and reading.
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Menlo Security uncovers sophisticated spear phishing attack at well-known enterprise
Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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email security
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Existing security solutions failed to detect a sophisticated and dangerous spear phishing attack at well-known enterprise, Menlo Security says.
Fortinet's security fabric tackles IoT vulnerabilities head on
Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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firewall
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network management
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network security
Fortinet beefs up IoT defence, offering a strategic security fabric to address a growing cyber threat landscape in a connected world.
Malwarebytes buys Saferbytes in move to snap up self-learning tech
Thu, 9th Feb 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cios
Global anti-malware heavyweight Malwarebytes has acquired Italian cybersecurity startup Saferbytes for an undisclosed amount.
Webroot's new products harness machine learning for network & web traffic security
Thu, 9th Feb 2017
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malware
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ai security
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ai
Webroot is promising deep network and web traffic visibility in its latest platform expansion, as it brings machine learning on board.
SonicWall report: Cybersecurity is not a battle of attrition, it's an arms race
Thu, 9th Feb 2017
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ddos
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malware
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cybersecurity
2017 SonicWall Annual Threat Report reveals rise in ransomware, IoT, and encrypted traffic, posing new challenges to cybersecurity professionals.
Japan IPA issues urgent warning after massive security flaw found in WordPress
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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wordpress
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security hole
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ipa japan
The Japanese IPA has released a warning to WordPress users, urgently recommending updates to the latest version, 4.7.2.
Trend Micro takes out top spot in Gartner Magic Quadrant
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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endpoint protection
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gartner
Trend Micro has taken the most prized spot in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms, featuring both the highest and furthest.
Sophos holds strong in Magic Quadrant as industry catches up to new era of endpoint security
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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network management
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network security
Amongst the Magic Quadrant leaders is global endpoint and network provider Sophos, which has held a Leader position since 2007.
Palo Alto amplifies endpoint platform to tackle credential theft
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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firewall
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network management
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network security
Credential abuse and theft are two main ways threat actors are able to compromise and move within an organisation to steal valuable assets.
Trend Micro's lowdown on the bug that puts Windows systems at risk of DoS attacks
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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microsoft
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firewall
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network management
Memory corruption bug in Windows OS can cause DoS attack and remote code execution, with no current solution available.
UK security provider NCC Group sets up shop in Singapore
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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compliance
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cybersecurity
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risk intelligence & compliance
UK-based cyber security and risk mitigation provider NCC Group has opened a new office in Singapore as the company continues worldwide expansion.
Phishing scammers target PayPal in very well crafted attack, Proofpoint finds
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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martech
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phishing
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commerce systems
Scammers are finding increasingly cunning ways to capitalise on the reach and popularity of the world’s global brands. This time PayPal is the target.
UpGuard brings cyber resilience expertise back to APAC 'where it all began'
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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cybersecurity insurance
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cybersecurity
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upguard
Cyber resilience platform providers UpGuard has put down further roots in APAC with a new office in Sydney, focusing on 'where it all began'.
Japan cybersecurity skills shortage in a 'state of urgency' before 2020 Olympics
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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ni cybersecurity
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cyberbit
New cybersecurity center in Tokyo aims to address skills shortage in Japan ahead of 2020 Olympic Games. #cybersecurity #Tokyo2020.
Carbon Black claims ‘breakthrough’ approach to endpoint security
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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Carbon Black has eyed endpoint security market, with the launch of a new solution that it claims stops more attacks than machine learning antivirus.
Interview: Has Gemalto found a flaw in your data encryption strategy?
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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data protection
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encryption
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breach prevention
Gemalto is on the front line when it comes to security encryption. Unfortunately security managers in IT far falling behind in the backblocks.
Cylance gains top spot in Magic Quadrant for second year running
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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ai security
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ai
Cylance has been positioned as a ‘Visionary’ in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms for the second year running.
Australia punching above its weight in fight against malware, Microsoft report says
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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microsoft
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malware
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cybersecurity
In the second quarter of 2016, 13% of Australian computers encountered malware attacks, compared to the worldwide rate of 20.8%.
Verizon opens Advanced Security Operations Center in Canberra
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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cybersecurity
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verizon enterprise solutions
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ndi
Verizon's new Canberra-based Advanced Security Operations Center boosts cyber defence for government and enterprise customers in Asia-Pacific.
Twitter goes Exploring: Your Timeline, Moments & Search are now in one tab
Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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social media
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twitter
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ndi
You may have noticed that the latest version of your Twitter app looks a little different – or will very soon. Now there’s a new tab called Explore.
CITIC Telecom takes over Linx Telecommunications to further China & Europe growth
Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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cloud services
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network infrastructure
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network management
CITIC Telecom CPC has announced that it has fully acquired Linx Telecommunications, furthering goals to expand across Asia, Europe & China.
Sophos launches phishing attack simulator to fight organisational blindspots
Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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firewall
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network management
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network security
Sophos says that out of your entire organisation, your IT staff are the most likely to fall for a phishing attack. Surprising?.
Film review: Our alternative take on Resident Evil: The Final Chapter
Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
For those interested in the overarching story as to how the T-Virus started, the clones and what went so horribly wrong, you will get answers.
Nobody is invincible: Datto reveals the facts behind APAC MSP ransomware report
Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
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ransomware
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managed services
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malware
A new report by Datto reveals that 85% of managed service providers in the APAC region have experienced a ransomware attack in the past year.