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Kaspersky taps ex-Microsoft talent for APAC channel head role

Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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Kaspersky appoints Naina Parhar, ex-Microsoft talent, as APAC head of channel sales to drive regional growth and enhance cybersecurity distribution frameworks.
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Script-based cyber attacks rise as threat actors choose stealth

Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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WatchGuard Technologies’ latest quarterly Internet Security report has revealed a massive increase in scripting attacks and malware.
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US Govt & Kaspersky in dispute over cyberespionage claims

Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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The fiasco comes after DHS suspected a link between Kaspersky officials and Russian intelligence that could potentially risk US national security.
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Hackers speak: Privileged accounts best way to steal data

Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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From the mouths of the hackers themselves, organisations’ privileged accounts are the most attractive targets for gaining access to critical data.
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Cylance announces AI-driven next generation consumer antivirus

Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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CylancePROTECT Home Edition uses AI to extend smart, simple security that prevents execution of malware from corporate office to home office.
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The need for internet security on your devices

Mon, 29th May 2017
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As cybercrime costs Kiwis over £257m annually, securing your devices with robust internet security is crucial to thwart hackers.
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IObit & Malwarebytes spat continues as ‘legitimate’ program is blacklisted as PUP

Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
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IObit criticises Malwarebytes for flagging its Advanced SystemCare as a PUP without warning; tension has existed between the companies since 2010.
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CrowdStrike’s new APAC vice president says it's an exciting time as revenue soars

Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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CrowdStrike's Andrew Littleproud eyes APAC expansion amid a surge in revenue and innovative endpoint security solutions.
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Cylance outshines competition in AV testing stakes

Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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AI security provider Cylance has beaten five of the top legacy AV vendors in a test designed to analyse unknown and known malware detection.
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Carbon Black claims ‘breakthrough’ approach to endpoint security

Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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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.
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ESET walks away with 100th industry accolade in 'monumental milestone' for security

Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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ESET's NOD32 anti-malware is the first ever product to receive 100 VB100 awards for a single product, achieving a 'monumental milestone'.
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Hands-on Review: Trend Micro security packages - more than just anti-virus

Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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For a package that’s unobtrusive and that doesn’t strain your CPU or your patience, this may just be the product you’re looking for.
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When antivirus fails, here’s how to choose next-gen antivirus

Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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The ineffectiveness of traditional antivirus , which catches less than half of noteworthy malicious events, is causing untold damage to organisations.
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Wedge Networks to provide massively scaled Cylance AI security solution

Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
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Wedge Networks teams up with Cylance to enhance telco security, integrating AI for real-time, large-scale threat prevention.
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CrowdStrike brings the power of signature-less machine learning to VirusTotal

Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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CrowdStrike has delivered the first signature-less machine learning engine to be incorporated into VirusTotal's malware scanning service.
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ESET picks up 95th VB100 award for NOD32 Antivirus

Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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The independent testing authority published its first comparative review of business and consumer products on Windows 10 Pro 64-bit.
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Anti-virus and anti-malware competition to heat up with new entrant

Sun, 29th May 2016
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Compared to other areas of security protection, endpoint security hasn't been a hotbed of innovation in recent years. Has all of that just changed?.
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Security hole in Symantec antivirus exposes Windows, Linux and Macs

Wed, 18th May 2016
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A major security vulnerability has been uncovered by UK white hat hacker and Google Project Zero developer, Tavis Ormandy.
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Partnership opportunities with one of the pioneers of antivirus protection

Wed, 4th May 2016
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ESET began life as a pioneer of antivirus protection - if you don’t believe it, the ESET COO for the APAC recommends having a gander on Wikipedia.
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Hands-on Review: Trend Micro Maximum Security 10

Fri, 18th Mar 2016
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I remain impressed with Trend’s easy to follow interface, and for me it remains a solid choice for protection from all the nasties out there.