Security week stories
Samsung left Bixby & SmartThings code wide open to the public
Fri, 10th May 2019
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smart home
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software development
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samsung
Samsung's security oversight left Bixby and SmartThings code, along with key credentials, publicly accessible on GitLab, exposing 135 projects.
Another cryptocurrency exchange breached, but at least investors are safe
Thu, 9th May 2019
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blockchain
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breach prevention
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ai security
Binance has been hacked, losing 7000 Bitcoin (USD $41 million) from its BTC hot wallet. Customer funds remain safe, covered by its Secure Asset Fund.
What your privacy means to Google - and what it's doing about it
Thu, 9th May 2019
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google
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security week
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google i/o
Google has declared that it’s all about making privacy work for everyone – despite its long-held reputation as an information harvester.
Exabeam plans to use $75m fund to leave legacy SIEM vendors in the dust
Wed, 8th May 2019
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siem
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ueba
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exabeam
Exabeam secures USD $75 million in Series E funding to boost sales, innovate product features, and outpace legacy SIEM vendors, aiming for market dominance.
Paranoid Android? Examining three key trends in Android malware
Wed, 8th May 2019
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smartphones
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ddos
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wireless networks
It definitely doesn’t mean you are paranoid if you’re worried about Android security: the threat landscape is growing in every dimension.
Cybersecurity will only work if we put people first
Tue, 7th May 2019
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it training
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cybersecurity
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mimecast
Aussie data breaches reveal employee error; Tech not a fix-all for cyber threats, human-centric training urged.
Microsoft says NZ reasonably cyber secure, but don't get complacent
Tue, 7th May 2019
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malware
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ransomware
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blockchain
Microsoft's latest report heralds New Zealand as the least cyber-threatened in Asia Pacific, but warns against complacency in light of ongoing risks.
Leveraging cyber threat intelligence to benefit security posture
Tue, 7th May 2019
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threat intelligence
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threatquotient
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security week
A recent SANS survey reveals 20% of companies are unsure of cyber threat intelligence's value, despite its crucial role in enhancing security posture.
It's 'lights out' for two more dark web marketplaces
Mon, 6th May 2019
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cybersecurity
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dark web
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europol
Don’t be fooled if you see talk that Wall Street Market has been taken down – because it’s most likely not what you think.
D-Link security cams vulnerable to spying
Mon, 6th May 2019
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smart home
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d-link
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home security
Security flaws in D-Link's DCS-2132L cloud cameras, discovered by ESET, expose users in Australia and New Zealand to potential spying and firmware attacks.
SecureWorks speeds up threat detection through analytics
Tue, 30th Apr 2019
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endpoint protection
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data analytics
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martech
SecureWorks has embraced software-as-a-service (SaaS) to protect customers and transform the detect-investigate-respond process towards cyber threats.
CyberX IIoT security app now available on Cortex security platform
Mon, 29th Apr 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Building on Cortex allows Palo Alto Networks Cortex partners to build cloud-based apps that deliver cybersecurity capabilities to joint customers.
Flashpoint announces new features on intelligence platform
Fri, 26th Apr 2019
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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flashpoint
The platform now features new dashboards and analytics, expanded datasets, chat services and communities, and industry alerting.
CrowdStrike: Improving network security with cloud computing solutions
Wed, 24th Apr 2019
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firewalls
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ddos
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network infrastructure
Australian spending on public cloud services is expected to reach $6.5 billion this year according to Gartner.
Thycotic debunks top Privileged Access Management myths
Tue, 23rd Apr 2019
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pam
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iam
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cybersecurity
Privileged Access encompasses access to computers, networks and network devices, software applications, digital documents and other digital assets.
Veeam reports double-digit Q1 growth
Tue, 23rd Apr 2019
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virtualisation
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dr
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multi-cloud
We are now focussed on an aggressive strategy to help businesses transition to cloud with Backup and Cloud Data Management solutions.
Risky business: Avoid putting all your eggs in one basket
Tue, 23rd Apr 2019
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cloud security
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email security
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cybersecurity
Many businesses that transition to the cloud blindly rely on a single cloud service provider for day-to-day security.
Is your SD-WAN solution leaving you vulnerable?
Mon, 26th Nov 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Providing direct internet access to cloud-based applications has made deploying new security strategies designed for the distributed enterprise critical.
SD-WAN deployments up, but networking and security challenges persist
Thu, 25th Oct 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
The report, commissioned by Barracuda Networks, includes data from more than 900 respondents in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
Vodafone and Telstra partner to bring security solutions to NZ
Thu, 25th Oct 2018
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partner programmes
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edge security
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telstra
Vodafone security management services aim to help businesses navigate their security landscape and manage risk.