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APAC is now a 'honeypot' for cyber attacks as most targeted region in the world

Thu, 16th Mar 2017
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Trend Micro's latest report says that Asia Pacific region was something of a giant honeypot for cyber attacks last year, beating all other regions.
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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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ESET updates free decryptor for victims of Crysis ransomware

Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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People who have been hit by the Crysis ransomware now have access a free decryptor that will unlock their devices, thanks to the team at ESET.
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Suprema ups biometric sensor game to provide 'world's fastest matching speed'

Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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Biometrics firm Suprema has launched BioSign 2.0, a mobile fingerprint authentication technology with unparalleled speed and accuracy.
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Acronis: Australian companies are 'unaware of the importance of data backup'

Tue, 21st Feb 2017
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Crazy Domains taps Acronis to bolster Aussie firms' backup savvy, tackling pervasive data protection unawareness.
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Capgemini says banks & insurers must deal in 'currency of trust' for data security

Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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Banks and financial insurers may still be seen as trustworthy by customers but the story from inside the industry is very different.
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Verizon opens Advanced Security Operations Center in Canberra

Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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Verizon's new Canberra-based Advanced Security Operations Center boosts cyber defence for government and enterprise customers in Asia-Pacific.
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APAC the highest risk spot for malware encounters, says Microsoft report

Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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APAC has serious work to do when it comes to protecting themselves against malware – in fact, the region is one of the highest risk.
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2017 forecast: IoT devices to continue their steady surge in AU

Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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While the growth of IoT devices is predicted to continue its dramatic growth in AU in 2017, there are still concerns around its security.
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Zscaler dominating Asia Pacific cloud security market with all-round growth

Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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Cloud security company Zscaler now 'owns' 40.6% market share of the Network-based Advanced Malware Analysis (NAMA) market in Asia Pacific.
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Unisys keeps operations local in Asia Pacific with new security experts

Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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Unisys is reaffirming its commitment to the Asia Pacific region, with the appointment of three new security experts covering design, sales & delivery.
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'Alarming' cyber security survey a wake up call for ANZ education sectors

Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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ESET survey highlights urgent call for cyber security education reform in ANZ schools, as parents and teachers bear the brunt of responsibility.
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Risk map reveals global data security danger zones

Mon, 26th Sep 2016
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Data storage security in the Asia Pacific region is a mixed bag of risk and reliability, according to a recent survey by Swiss company Artmotion.
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Malware 'more sophisticated than ever before' says Webroot

Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
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Shorter, sharper cyber-attacks are the new norm, reports Webroot, warning against fleeting malware more lethal than ever.
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New Asia Pacific chief as Malwarebytes continues global expansion

Mon, 12th Sep 2016
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Malwarebytes appoints Jeff Hurmuses as Asia Pacific vice president, aiming to mirror its EMEA success by expanding in Australia, India, and beyond.
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Aura InfoSec appoints former U.S. Defense specialist in NZ cybersecurity role

Wed, 7th Sep 2016
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Paul W Poteete's extensive background working with the US Department of Defense will bring a wealth of knowledge to his new cybersecurity role.
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Spammers are exploiting the massive political Trump card in 2016

Wed, 24th Aug 2016
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Spam levels, including fake news about Donald Trump, accounted for over half of all email traffic in Q2 2016, according to Kaspersky Labs.
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Accenture buys out security firm Redcore for an undisclosed price tag

Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
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Accenture has acquired Australian cloud consulting and security provider Redcore to expand its cybersecurity offerings in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Privacy, regulations and data breaches fuel demand for encryption services

Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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Thales' 2016 Encryption Application Trends Study found the financial services, healthcare, technology & software industries main users of encryption.
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The war against cyber threats will be worth $9.3 billion in 2021

Fri, 24th Jun 2016
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The war against cyber threats is booming as the security analytics market grows from US$2.83 billion in 2016 to US$9.38 billion in 2021.