Cybersafety Stories - Page 20

Malware targeting IoT devices skyrockets as transactions rise 1,500%

According to the report, Zscaler customers are generating more than 1 billion IoT transactions per month in the Zscaler cloud.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020

Gaming

Unisys launches latest version of its Stealth security software

The updated software provides protection for data in container and Kubernetes environments, with the aim of improving data centre security, Unisys says.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2020

Cloud Security

McAfee introduces security solution aimed at simplifying SASE adoption

McAfee introduces its Unified Cloud Edge on the MVISION platform, aiming to streamline Secure Access Service Edge adoption and enhance cybersecurity efficiency.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2020

Firewalls

Fortinet introduces new AI to combat cybersecurity threats

Fortinet unveils FortiAI, an AI-driven on-prem solution to speed up threat response and tackle the cybersecurity skill gap.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2020

Virtualisation

Veeam announces new executive on heels of suite launch

Veeam appoints Gil Vega as Chief Information Security Officer, alongside launching its new Veeam Availability Suite v10 to enhance data protection.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2020

Malware

Phishing URLs grew by 640% last year - report

Phishing attempts have increased by 640% and malware targeting Windows 7 has risen by 125%, according to a new report by OpenText.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2020

Public Cloud

Microsoft Azure and Firedome announce collaboration on IoT protection

The integration combines Azure Security Centre for IoT's threat monitoring and recommendation service with Firedome's protection and response capabilities.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2020

Malware

Claroty reveals DoS vulnerability in Siemens protocol

The security breach represents the same protocol that was exploited by the Industroyer malware which attacked a Ukrainian power grid in 2016.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2020

Passwordless

'Risky behaviour' observed in IT security pros and individuals - survey

The report found expectation and reality are often misaligned when it comes to the implementation of desirable security solutions.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2020

Malware

IBM report projects evolution of phishing, ransomware and spoof tech

IBM's latest report reveals that cybercriminals are evolving, employing phishing, ransomware, and spoofing tactics. Recycled credentials pose growing threats.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2020

Unified Communications

2G and 3G networks are 'open doors' for cyber attacks

Security researchers have warned about SS7 for decades, however, the vulnerabilities have become more severe in recent years.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2020

Digital Signage

NEC announces partnership with Cisco amid increasing cyber threats

NEC and Cisco team up to combat growing cyber threats, integrating blockchain and fraud detection technologies to secure network device authenticity.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2020

Distributed Denial of Service

DDoS attacks almost doubled in the last year - Kaspersky

Kaspersky reports nearly double the number of DDoS attacks in Q4 2019 compared to the previous year, noting a surge in weekend and Sunday incidents.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2020

Malware

Cyber-gangs using SSH identities to sell on the black market

Only 10% of organisations believe they have complete and accurate intelligence over all SSH machine identities.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2020

Internet of Things

DNA Connect signs on as nCipher's newest ANZ distributor

DNA Connect has become nCipher Security's newest distributor in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing data protection and cybersecurity offerings in the region.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2020

Distributed Denial of Service

Any internet user can order cyber attack for less than $20 - study

A study by DE-CIX and global researchers reveals any internet user can order a cyber attack for less than USD $20, raising concerns on DDoS resilience.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2020

Internet of Things

Revealed: Best practices for embedded systems in a world of cyber attacks

The Trusted Computing Group has issued new best practices for updating firmware and software in embedded systems to combat rising cyber threats in IoT devices.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2020