Lookout, an integrated endpoint-to-cloud security company, has announced the discovery of major cryptomining scams using hundreds of Android apps. Categorised into two distinct Android app families, BitScam and CloudScam, these apps were designed to target people interested in cryptocurrencies. In total, security researchers at the Lookout Threat Lab identified more than 170 apps that are estimated to have […]
Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services achieves optimal ‘state’ of security with Mimecast. From securing elections, to rolling out COVID-19 vaccines, to handling unemployment claims, the Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) is the lifeline in place to make sure state activities go off without a hitch. State agencies rely on OMES […]
Recent research by Orange Cyberdefense has revealed an increase in the number of cyberattacks that have taken place this year, fuelled by a new working environment which has seen many organisations adopt to remote workforces. Haifa Jlassi, Orange Cyberdefense Security Expert for META at Orange Business Services, highlights how Orange Cyberdefense helps to protect customers […]
Research from ThycoticCentrify, including Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, India and Japan, reveals workers’ attitudes to cybersecurity and risks they take on the job. Workers are engaging in risky behaviors which could put their company’s digital security at risk, despite knowing the dangers, a global survey of more than 8,000 employees has revealed, including over 2,500 […]
Next-generation cybersecurity solutions vendor Sophos, has announced that it has acquired Braintrace, a deal that enhances its Adaptive Cybersecurity Ecosystem with Braintrace’s proprietary network detection and response (NDR) technology. Braintrace’s NDR provides deep visibility into network traffic patterns, including encrypted traffic, without the need for man-in-the-middle (MitM) decryption. US-based Braintrace launched in 2016 and is […]
American fashion brand and retailer, Guess, is notifying affected customers of a data breach following a February ransomware attack that led to data theft. “A cybersecurity forensic firm was engaged to assist with the investigation and identified unauthorised access to Guess’ systems between February 2, 2021 and February 23, 2021,” the company said in breach […]
One of Australia’s leading tertiary education providers, Deakin University, joins cloud-based remote work solutions provider LogMeIn to safeguard its users’ sensitive data, records and passwords through LogMeIn’s LastPass solution. Deakin University uncovered staff were not using secure methods to store and share sensitive information, including personally identifiable information such as credit card numbers and passport […]
We ‘Go Phishing’ with Raymond Pompon, Director at F5 Labs, who tells us about life both in and outside the office. What would you describe as your most memorable achievement in the cybersecurity industry? Writing a book on how to build a security program that is both useful and can pass an audit. Publishing the […]
Help AG, the cybersecurity arm of Etisalat Digital and a trusted security advisor, has launched a fully cloud-delivered Managed Advanced Web Application Firewall (AWAF) service that proactively improves the security posture for organisations relying on web-based applications. The service is in line with Help AG’s service centric evolution that offers customers uninterrupted access to leading […]
Digital Transformation offers businesses many competitive advantages and investing in it means that organisations can stay on top of their game. Galina Antova, Co-founder and Chief Business Development Officer at Claroty, discusses the CISO’s role and how they can be a key part of implementing change when it comes to communicating cyber-risks and preparing for […]
