Security

August 27, 2020 Security

8.8 million COVID-19 threats blocked in 1H 2020: report

Trend Micro blocked 8.8 million COVID-19 related threats in the first half of 2020, nearly 92% were email-based. Trend Micro said this in its annual mid-year roundup report.

August 25, 2020 Security

xHelper malware pre-installed on cheap Chinese phones

xHelper / Triada malware found pre-installed on thousands of low-cost Chinese Android devices in emerging markets.

August 24, 2020 Security

Telework security tests organisations: report

As the COVID-19 pandemic spread rapidly in the first half of 2020, many organisations were required to shift to telework practically overnight as teams around the globe were asked to stay home.

August 21, 2020 Security

Kaspersky to help varsities, labs on industrial cybersecurity

Kaspersky has launched a new program to help institutions gain better understanding of the latest and most prevalent industrial cybersecurity threats.

August 20, 2020 Security

At least one data breach hit 66% Indian organisations

At least one data breach hit 66% Indian organisation since shifting to a remote working model revealed Barracuda Networks commissioned study

August 20, 2020 Security

Phishing attacks goes targeted amid COVID-19

Phishing attacks are becoming increasingly more targeted revealed Kaspersky’s analysis. A number of new tricks have also been found – from HR dismissal emails to attacks disguised as delivery notifications.

August 16, 2020 Security

IceWarp beefed email security with Cisco for ATP

The Cisco tie-up allowed Icewarp beefed up email security with new features for filtering emails and encrypting data through a cloud-based email filtering service.

August 14, 2020 Security

75% of APAC users overlook their own data security

Among the 75% of APAC users, 43% consumers expect businesses to protect their data, while another 32% believe it’s the responsibility of the government,

August 12, 2020 Security

Zero-day exploits in Windows OS, IE: Kaspersky

Zero-day exploits in Windows OS and IE (Internet Explorer) were used in a targeted attack, revealed Kaspersky.