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 48
Gemalto's SafeNet KeySecure wins 2017 Cybersecurity Excellence Award
Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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Gemalto has emerged triumphant from the 2017 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards after achieving 'Best Encryption Product' with SafeNet KeySecure.
Why User Behaviour Analytics are the secret weapon in your security strategy
Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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data analytics
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UBA is valuable for detecting user access anomalies. If there are multiple VPN sessions from a foreign country at 2am, alarm bells should be ringing.
This powerful 21st century weapon might just save cybersecurity. Are you prepared?
Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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cloud services
CXOs and IT leaders face new cybersecurity challenges as compromise, destruction, and data manipulation become real threats. British English.
Proofpoint discovers SMS phishing app targeting Chinese language users
Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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email security
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A mobile malware masquerading as a point-of-sale management app is targeting users in China & Mandarin-speaking regions, Proofpoint recently reported.
Flexera says software supply chain is broken as patch rates drop
Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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While there has been a flurry of activity in releasing security patches, many of those patches are not being applied.
Gemalto introduces on-prem encryption key solution for 'highly regulated' organisations
Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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encryption
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microsoft
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Gemalto 'Hold Your Own Key (HYOK)' for secure encryption functionality for Microsoft Azure Information Protection Services.
Trend Micro's three tips to catch a hacker
Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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phishing
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email security
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If you know what you're looking for you might be able to spot a potential hacker and an impending cyber attack.
IBM's new tool brings Watson to corporate device management
Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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IBM has addressed device security and compliance issues by developing a new cognitive assistant, MaaSS360 Advisor, which is powered by IBM's Watson.
NordVPN comments on the internet's 28th birthday: 'Why are we still being watched?'
Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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vpns
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surveillance
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data privacy
As the internet marks its 28th year, NordVPN questions ongoing privacy breaches amidst global calls for better data control.
SonicWall reports that Cerber ransomware mutates fast to avoid detection
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The Cerber ransomware is self-mutating by as much as two versions a day to stop matching its own previous signatures.
Hancitor climbs its way to the top of 'world's most wanted' malware families
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The Hancitor/Chanitor malware has rapidly climbed to be one of the top five 'world's most wanted' malware families for the first time.
Unit 42 reports 'Blank Slate' malspam campaign pummels hosting providers in 'cycle of abuse'
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Unit 42 has provided an inside look at how a malicious spam campaignis using double-zipped Word files to spread ransomware on Windows computers.
ESET updates free decryptor for victims of Crysis ransomware
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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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.
Ransomware was 2016's hottest ticket as attacks spiked to whopping 752%
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware has seen a 752% increase in use over 2016, resulting in $1 billion in losses for enterprises worldwide.
WatchGuard's global reseller survey finds ransomware top customer fear for 2017
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
A global survey by WatchGuard has shown that more than 80% of resellers believe their customers are most worried about ransomware and its effects.
Listen up: Android.Lockdroid.E ransomware makes victims speak out loud
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Android users are being targeted in a new type of ransomware attack that uses speech recognition as the unlock code method.
WatchGuard reveals why defence is never enough in the fight against ransomware
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Ransomware. It is a deadly form of computer malware that can cripple your systems, drain your bank accounts and wipe all your critical business data.
Bye bye, NPAPI: Mozilla issues critical update to Firefox, disables plugins
Fri, 10th Mar 2017
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browsers
Firefox has disabled all NPAPI plugin capability except Flash. Common plugins such as Adobe Acrobat, Java and Microsoft Silverlight no longer load.
Kaseya & Webroot craft new security offering for MSPs
Thu, 9th Mar 2017
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it automation
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ai security
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ai
Webroot and Kaseya team up to offer MSPs and midsize businesses better protection from advanced cyber threats.
Willis Towers Watson says the biggest cyber risks right now are your employees
Thu, 9th Mar 2017
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risk & compliance
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tablets
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Businesses should focus more on employees and company culture as they manage their cyber risks before they get too bogged down in the technology.