Press Releases

UK the most security-breached country in Europe, but organisations aren’t feeling the threat

Critical information systems, cybersecurity and data security provider, Thales, reports that the UK was Europe’s most data security-breached country in 2017. This is according to the 2018 Thales Data Threat Report, European Edition. (more…)

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May 29, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Securing the IoT threat vector

Organisations today know that they need to have a cybersecurity strategy in place to protect their intellectual property (IP) and sensitive data from getting into the hands of cybercriminals. (more…)

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August 31, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

What is the current state of mobile security? Part 1

If you’re like most people, your phone is by your side throughout your day. Thanks to payment apps, mobile GPS and mobile banking, our phones now double as a wallet, map, bank and so much more. (more…)

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July 20, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

If an attack is successfully monetised, expect similar attacks to follow: Some preventive security steps

Adversaries are constantly evolving. Success breeds copy-cats. And security is multifaceted. These are some of the key lessons Jeremy Cowan takes away from talking to Ted Harrington, executive partner, Independent Security Evaluators. (more…)

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July 19, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

NotPetya ransomware Frequently Ask Questions

Here are some FAQ’s about the NotPetya ransomware virus attack. The NotPetya ransomware appears to be a derivative of the Petya ransomware, but with some differences says Matt Hillman, principal security researcher on MWR Infosecurity’s Countercept division. (more…)

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July 4, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

How to crush ransomware in the health sector

The health sector is the most vulnerable, most targeted, and resoundingly least equipped to defend against hackers who are pummeling healthcare organisations with ransomware attacks. So says James Scott, senior Fellow at the Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology (ICIT). (more…)

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June 14, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Connected complexity could see rise in recalls

The WannaCry ransomware attack this week shocked the world, and the ripples will be felt for months to come. It demonstrates that cyber criminals are stepping up their campaigns and one sector increasingly at risk is autonomous vehicles. (more…)

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June 6, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Transport threats, physical harm and hobby hackers exploiting security vulnerabilities will shape IoT in 2017, says Rapid7

Threats to transportation

Craig Smith, Transportation research lead, Rapid7

We will see malware used to shut-down a major transportation sector. I anticipate that the malware will be intentionally targeted to halt a transportation sector either for the purpose of ransomware, or political gain. (more…)

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December 26, 2016

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Re-engineering security for the IoT

From delivery vehicles to ATMs, air conditioning systems to CCTV cameras, the scope for commercial IoT appears to be as big, if not bigger than, the comparable consumer opportunity, writes Klaus Gheri, the vice president and general manager for network security at Barracuda Networks. However, for the business world, the IoT faces a major barrier to adoption: in their current state, the tools that help businesses deploy and secure IoT devices are simply not fit for purpose.  (more…)

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August 30, 2016

Posted by: George Malim

Protect your health with IoT security

The market for the Internet of Things (IoT) in healthcare is predicted to hit $117 billion by 2020. While there are numerous benefits of embracing the adoption of IoT in healthcare, such as improved efficiencies, cost savings and enhanced patient experience, it can also bring issues of security to the forefront, writes David Kleidermacher, the chief security officer at BlackBerry. (more…)

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July 13, 2016

Posted by: George Malim