About Sara
Sara Barker
Copywriter and Senior News Editor
Sara lives in a world of words and stories. For more than six years she has been delving deep into the rich world of tech news, content creation, journalism and reviews for Techday. She brings an academic background in information systems, marketing, radio, and journalism to her role. She enjoys casual gaming, cats, and reading.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Sara - Page 36
Study says unknown malware is the biggest threat to security professionals
Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
Unknown malware has emerged as the top threat for IT and InfoSec professionals, affecting 35% over the last two years, according to Cylance's ESG report.
Blockchain tipped to be top cybersecurity trend in 2018
Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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crypto
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blockchain
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dimension data
If cybercriminals are confident that Bitcoin provides a safe mechanism for the payment of ransoms, it indicates just how secure blockchain is.
Lax mobile security attitudes put banking & finance sectors at risk
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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fintech
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Almost 30% of mobile devices in financial institutions are under attack, warns Symantec's Q2 2017 Mobile Threat Intelligence Report.
Cisco & McAfee collaborate on open security platform
Fri, 20th Oct 2017
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casb
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open source
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cybersecurity
A collaboration between Cisco and McAfee will share security incident and contextual information in real time in an effort to detect and stop threats.
McAfee CEO reveals his view of cybersecurity's future at MPOWER
Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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casb
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
McAfee MPOWER conference in Las Vegas focuses on the future of cybersecurity and the need for talent efficiency.
McAfee embeds deep learning & AI into enterprise security offerings
Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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casb
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ai
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cybersecurity
Through human-machine teaming and an open and interoperable cybersecurity platform, McAfee proves 'Together is power'.
ESET & Google stop malware before it starts at browser level
Wed, 18th Oct 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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google
Google and ESET's Chrome Cleanup tool enhances user safety by detecting and removing unwanted software, providing a smooth and secure browsing experience.
Half of IT executives want to detect in-progress attacks before it's too late
Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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advanced persistent threat protection
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threat intelligence
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cyber threat
Nearly half of IT executives seek real-time threat detection, reveals an RSA study, pointing to automation as a key tool to speed up response times.
DoubleLocker ransomware encrypts Android files and changes your PIN
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
New Android ransomware DoubleLocker hijacks PINs and encrypts data, posing serious threats to mobile security.
Locky ransomware is back as one of September's 'most wanted' malware
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Locky ransomware rises by 11.5% in September, becoming one of 'September's Most Wanted' malware, driven by the Necurs botnet.
Ransomware market skyrockets 2500% in one year: It's now worth $6m
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The ransomware scourge looks set to continue until at least the end of the year, topping what is being called the 'most notorious year on record'.
GitHub to boost security tracking for developers' projects
Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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martech
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apm
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open source
GitHub has unveiled security improvements that will allow developers to track which dependencies are associated with public security vulnerabilities.
North Korean criminals behind phishing attack on US power companies
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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phishing
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email security
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breach prevention
The North Korean Government is suspected of being behind a spear phishing campaign that targeted US power companies, says FireEye.
Singapore ICA impersonated in web & phone scams
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Singapore Government warns of phone scams and phishing websites targeting Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA).
Symantec urges customers to replace SSL/TLS certificates before deadline
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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cybersecurity
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symantec
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certification
Symantec has been preparing its PKI and certificate-signing business for the handover to DigiCert in December.
Microsoft: Bangladesh, China assaulted by malware; Hong Kong better protected
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
China and Bangladesh are facing more malware threats and unwanted software families than ever, while Hong Kong is staying below the radar.
Accenture's data breach stark reminder of server misconfiguration dangers
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Publicly downloadable information included credentials, platform configurations, certificates, decryption keys and API data.
MAS panel discusses strategies for Singapore's cyber resilience
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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accenture
Singapore's Monetary Authority (MAS) has held discussions about enhancing the cyber resilience of the country's financial sector.
Gemalto & Ledger bring security to finance firms seeking blockchain
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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crypto
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blockchain
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gemalto
Gemalto is focusing its efforts on blockchain and cryptocurrency thanks to a partnership with specialised cryptocurrency security provider Ledger.
Dormant employee accounts a major cyber risk for Singapore businesses
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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pam
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user data
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one identity
Only seven percent of respondents in Singapore say they remove access for users immediately upon a change in HR status.