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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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ransomware
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.
CrowdStrike's new APAC vice president says it's an exciting time as revenue soars
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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endpoint protection
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ai security
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edr
CrowdStrike's Andrew Littleproud eyes APAC expansion amid a surge in revenue and innovative endpoint security solutions.
ESET updates free decryptor for victims of Crysis ransomware
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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.
Suprema ups biometric sensor game to provide 'world's fastest matching speed'
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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biometrics
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fingerprint scanners
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smartphones
Biometrics firm Suprema has launched BioSign 2.0, a mobile fingerprint authentication technology with unparalleled speed and accuracy.
Acronis: Australian companies are 'unaware of the importance of data backup'
Tue, 21st Feb 2017
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dr
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cloud services
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acronis
Crazy Domains taps Acronis to bolster Aussie firms' backup savvy, tackling pervasive data protection unawareness.
Capgemini says banks & insurers must deal in 'currency of trust' for data security
Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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data protection
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capgemini
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bank security
Banks and financial insurers may still be seen as trustworthy by customers but the story from inside the industry is very different.
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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managing director
Verizon's new Canberra-based Advanced Security Operations Center boosts cyber defence for government and enterprise customers in Asia-Pacific.
APAC the highest risk spot for malware encounters, says Microsoft report
Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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malware
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
APAC has serious work to do when it comes to protecting themselves against malware – in fact, the region is one of the highest risk.
2017 forecast: IoT devices to continue their steady surge in AU
Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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iot security
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iot
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cybersecurity
While the growth of IoT devices is predicted to continue its dramatic growth in AU in 2017, there are still concerns around its security.
Zscaler dominating Asia Pacific cloud security market with all-round growth
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
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zscaler
Cloud security company Zscaler now 'owns' 40.6% market share of the Network-based Advanced Malware Analysis (NAMA) market in Asia Pacific.
Unisys keeps operations local in Asia Pacific with new security experts
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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unisys
Unisys is reaffirming its commitment to the Asia Pacific region, with the appointment of three new security experts covering design, sales & delivery.
'Alarming' cyber security survey a wake up call for ANZ education sectors
Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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malware
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edutech
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cybersecurity
ESET survey highlights urgent call for cyber security education reform in ANZ schools, as parents and teachers bear the brunt of responsibility.
Risk map reveals global data security danger zones
Mon, 26th Sep 2016
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data protection
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dc
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.
Malware 'more sophisticated than ever before' says Webroot
Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
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malware
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ai security
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ai
Shorter, sharper cyber-attacks are the new norm, reports Webroot, warning against fleeting malware more lethal than ever.
New Asia Pacific chief as Malwarebytes continues global expansion
Mon, 12th Sep 2016
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cybersecurity
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malwarebytes
Malwarebytes appoints Jeff Hurmuses as Asia Pacific vice president, aiming to mirror its EMEA success by expanding in Australia, India, and beyond.
Aura InfoSec appoints former U.S. Defense specialist in NZ cybersecurity role
Wed, 7th Sep 2016
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cybersecurity
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kordia
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aura information security
Paul W Poteete's extensive background working with the US Department of Defense will bring a wealth of knowledge to his new cybersecurity role.
Spammers are exploiting the massive political Trump card in 2016
Wed, 24th Aug 2016
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phishing
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email security
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elections
Spam levels, including fake news about Donald Trump, accounted for over half of all email traffic in Q2 2016, according to Kaspersky Labs.
Accenture buys out security firm Redcore for an undisclosed price tag
Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
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redcore
Accenture has acquired Australian cloud consulting and security provider Redcore to expand its cybersecurity offerings in the Asia-Pacific region.
Privacy, regulations and data breaches fuel demand for encryption services
Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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encryption
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healthtech
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data encryption
Thales' 2016 Encryption Application Trends Study found the financial services, healthcare, technology & software industries main users of encryption.
The war against cyber threats will be worth $9.3 billion in 2021
Fri, 24th Jun 2016
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iot
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socs
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cybersecurity
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.