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 50
User behaviour may be the hidden secret to security, says Forcepoint
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
80% of cybersecurity professionals believe it's important to understand people's behaviours when it comes to intellectual property & critical data.
Dangerous Android Trojan masquerades as Flash Player update
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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trojan
A new Android Trojan has been lurking under a fake app that tries to mimic a Flash Player update, ESET discovered this week.
NEC to provide cybersecurity defence training for ASEAN region
Tue, 21st Feb 2017
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digital signage
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displays
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education, learning & training
NEC will provide defence training in Japan over a three year period, with the aim of improving incident response & cyber defence for ASEAN countries.
Check Point joins Cyber Threat Alliance alongside global security heavyweights
Tue, 21st Feb 2017
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threat
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cyber threat alliance
Check Point is the sixth member in the global Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA), alongside Cisco, Fortinet, Intel Security, Palo Alto Networks and Symantec.
Govt showcases Australia's cybersecurity strengths to the world
Tue, 21st Feb 2017
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cybersecurity
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software development
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australian government
It's all hands on deck for the Australian cybersecurity sector, according to the Trade and Investment Commission.
CompTIA zeroes in on behavioural analytics with new global security certification
Tue, 21st Feb 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
CompTIA introduces CSA+ certification, pioneering behavioural analytics in global IT security to tackle advanced cyber threats.
ESET receives three AAA ratings in anti-malware protection tests
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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se labs
ESET has walked away with three of what it calls the 'highest accolades' in the SE Labs Anti-Malware Protection Tests.
Singaporeans band together: CSA survey finds cybersecurity is everyone's mission
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
CSA chief exec says there's room for improvement but he's encouraged by the fact that Singaporeans know everyone has a role to play in cybersecurity.
Phishers bypass content blockers and target Apple users in latest attacks
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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phishing
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email security
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apple
A simple replica login page is fooling Apple users into falling for a phishing attack - and it's using font substitution to bypass content blockers.
Traditional security is dead: It's time to think of the next generation
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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endpoint protection
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ai security
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edr
Security spend is rising, but so are the number of data breaches. Something isn't working. It's time to think next-generation endpoint security.
Opportunistic cyber attacks most dangerous, says SecureWorks report
Fri, 17th Feb 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
SecureWorks' new report reveals a way for organizations to fight opportunistic cyber attacks and highlights pitfalls in the security industry.
Bitdefender discovers new Mac malware on the scene
Fri, 17th Feb 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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apple
Another notorious Mac malware has popped up on the scene. Xagent can rob users of passwords, iPhone backup data and take screenshots.
Carbon Black receives perfect 100% for critical system protection
Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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endpoint protection
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edr
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carbon black
Carbon Black has been revealed as the only vendor to receive a perfect 100% prevention score in NSS Labs' Advanced Endpoint Protection Test.
Mirai botnet now targeting Windows PCs to access IoT devices
Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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ddos
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iot security
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symantec
Notorious IoT malware 'Mirai' has now jumped ship to infect Windows devices and Symantec is warning users to make sure they don't get caught.
Cylance outshines competition in AV testing stakes
Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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malware
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endpoint protection
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ai security
AI security provider Cylance has beaten five of the top legacy AV vendors in a test designed to analyse unknown and known malware detection.
IBM Watson has a new job: Cognitive cybersecurity expert
Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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uc
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martech
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cybersecurity
Watson has spent the past year training in cybersecurity language from more than one million security documents, and is now being integrated into SOC.
Subdomain spoofers turning to 'trusted' brand LinkedIn to spam users
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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phishing
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email security
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linkedin
LinkedIn has become the target of a new phishing campaign, and the company is powerless to block the attacks in the traditional ways.
RSA introduces new Risk & Cybersecurity Practice as part of security suite
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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identity governance
RSA is continuing to forge its way ahead in the cybersecurity space with the launch of its new Risk & Cybersecurity Practice.
CyberArk boosts privileged account security for AWS
Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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pam
CyberArk enhances AWS security, aims to protect critical cloud-based user credentials against rising cyber threats.
Flying a drone at work? Now there's insurance specially made for commercial UAVs
Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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drones
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risk & compliance
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insurance
If you're in charge of operating UAVs or drones for your employer (or your own business), drone insurance is about to get much simpler.