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Cyber criminals target education sector as remote learning increases

Wed, 10th Feb 2021
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Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting the educational sector as schools face renewed closures or adopt hybrid learning models, says Kaspersky.
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Phishing email attacks targeting remote workers on the rise

Mon, 25th Jan 2021
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Work from home-related phishing email attacks are increasing, with subjects like corporate policy changes becoming more popular, according to KnowBe4.
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COVID-19 inspires fintech innovations worldwide

Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
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As COVID-19 continues to create economic uncertainty, several fintechs have started to realign their growth strategies, the analysts state.
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Malware variants becoming increasingly prevalent, sophisticated and evolved

Wed, 20th Jan 2021
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ai security
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Malware variants are becoming more sophisticated and prevalent, posing a greater threat to businesses, according to Giacom and Webroot.
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Worldwide cybersecurity spending to increase 10% in 2021 — Canalys

Wed, 20th Jan 2021
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This will contribute to a swelling of the valuation of the cybersecurity market, which is set to reach $60.2 billion this year.
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Top security threats for 2021

Thu, 14th Jan 2021
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
2020 saw a surge in cybercrime attacks, with COVID-19 being exploited by criminals. Here are the cybersecurity threats to watch out for in 2021.
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Dark net vendors wanting Bitcoin payments for unverified COVID-19 vaccines

Thu, 14th Jan 2021
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crypto
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blockchain
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email security
As the medicines are being offered on the dark net, purchasers have no way of knowing whether they are genuine, according to Check Point.
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New research reveals evolving tactics attackers use to trick victims

Fri, 25th Dec 2020
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breach prevention
Barracuda's new report highlights how cybercriminals are adapting quickly to current events and new tactics, with spear-phishing attacks on the rise.
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Scammers target victims using COVID-19 vaccine news

Fri, 25th Dec 2020
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Wave of new cybersecurity threats predicted for 2021, with scams, malware, fraud and disinformation on the rise, says NortonLifeLock.
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Kaspersky discovers COVID-19 research related cyber threats

Fri, 25th Dec 2020
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Kaspersky researchers have identified two APT incidents targeting COVID-19 research. The Lazarus group is thought to be responsible.
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Quantea and Attivo Networks launch joint network security solution

Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Quantea and Attivo Networks launch joint cybersecurity solution for IoT and COVID-19, aimed at reducing network breach and data loss risk.
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Cybercriminals target COVID-19 vaccine - report

Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
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Attackers did not spare clinics where COVID-19 patients were being treated or pharmaceutical sites where vaccine research was being conducted.
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COVID-19 sees 400% surge in cyber crime

Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
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COVID-19 crisis leads to a surge in cyber crimes, with online scams increasing by over 400% in March 2020, according to new research.
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What does the future of infosecurity entail?

Fri, 18th Dec 2020
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2020 has brought constant changes, curveballs, and shifts in business strategy. Here are the key infosecurity trends for 2021.
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DNS threats expected to explode over the holiday period, report finds

Wed, 16th Dec 2020
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Experts warn of heightened DNS attack risks during holiday shopping peak, urge firms to bolster cyber defences.
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Why organisations are facing a perfect information management storm

Mon, 14th Dec 2020
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Digital transformation brings new challenges and opportunities, but also highlights the need for effective information management and privacy.
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Back to the future: Enterprise edition

Fri, 11th Dec 2020
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cloud services
Bill Gates believes that the post-pandemic future will be a 'semi-normal' version of the past, with a hybrid workforce and a continued reliance on the cloud.
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The future of work: the hybrid workforce

Tue, 8th Dec 2020
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The pandemic has revolutionized the future of work with remote operations, increased productivity, lower costs, and environmental benefits.
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Malwarebytes expands protection suite, with focus on protecting remote workers

Fri, 4th Dec 2020
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malware
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endpoint protection
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risk & compliance
Malwarebytes expands its protection suite and partners with cyber-insurance provider Coalition to offer customers joint discounts.
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Cyber-attackers target COVID-19 vaccine supply chain in sweeping phishing campaign

Fri, 4th Dec 2020
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IBM releases bombshell report on phishing campaign targeting COVID-19 vaccine supply chain in multiple countries.