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Revenue recognition: The new standards of running efficient financial reporting operations
Deloitte

Revenue recognition: The new standards of running efficient financial reporting operations

Now, more than ever, CFOs need to ensure there is collaboration between the product, marketing, and sales teams.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018
Security expert comments on spearphishing attacks against Singapore universities
Malware

Security expert comments on spearphishing attacks against Singapore universities

An Iran-based hacking group has compromised 52 staff accounts at four Singapore universities, exposing over 31 terabytes of sensitive data.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018
Former Dimension Data boss joins Gather Online after investing $1 million
Social Media

Former Dimension Data boss joins Gather Online after investing $1 million

Dawson will be joining the Gather Online's board of directors as chairman, working at the company's Sydney-based headquarters.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018
ANZ firms must reconsider their approach to airgapped networks, US security expert warns
Firewalls

ANZ firms must reconsider their approach to airgapped networks, US security expert warns

A US security expert is warning New Zealand and Australian organisations that traditional 'airgap' solutions are not the best approach.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018
Google expands Asia Pacific cloud network with new subsea cable
Network Infrastructure

Google expands Asia Pacific cloud network with new subsea cable

The cloud giant's investment in the JGA cable system adds to its portfolio of existing cable investments, which include HK-G and SJC subsea cables.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018
New Panda Banker campaign targets Japan's financial institutions
Breach Prevention

New Panda Banker campaign targets Japan's financial institutions

Popular banking malware Panda Banker, also known as PandaBot and Zeus Panda is reportedly targeting Japan's financial institutions for the first time.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2018
With $2.5m in its pocket, local security firm Kasada sets its sights on the US
Bots

With $2.5m in its pocket, local security firm Kasada sets its sights on the US

Two Australian venture capital firms have raised $2.5 million for local cybersecurity firm Kasada, which will now set its sights on the US market.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
Attackers exploit macro-less Office documents to create havoc
Malware

Attackers exploit macro-less Office documents to create havoc

Cybercriminals use Microsoft Office documents to conduct 'macro-less' attacks that dodge organisations' defences and inject malware.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
iJET International expands 24/7 risk management to APAC through Singapore base
Risk & Compliance

iJET International expands 24/7 risk management to APAC through Singapore base

iJet International enhances its 24/7 risk management footprint in APAC with a new Singapore base, boosting global capabilities and local support.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Mar 2018
Malicious 'bad bots' account for more web traffic than ever before
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Malicious 'bad bots' account for more web traffic than ever before

4% of bad bot traffic is made up of moderate or sophisticated bots, which evade detection by distributing their attacks over multiple IP addresses.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Mar 2018
Encryption firm Echoworx moves into 'underserved' Asia Pacific region
Encryption

Encryption firm Echoworx moves into 'underserved' Asia Pacific region

Echoworx plans to bring encryption to the 'underserved' Asia Pacific market, starting with a data center in Australia.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Mar 2018
Malaysians urged to watch out for clickbait and 'fake news' as election season approaches
Phishing

Malaysians urged to watch out for clickbait and 'fake news' as election season approaches

Quann Malaysia is warning Malaysians to be vigilant and watch for clickbait phishing links as the 14th Malaysian General Elections get closer.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Mar 2018
STUDY: How security managers protect data in public and private clouds
Private Cloud

STUDY: How security managers protect data in public and private clouds

More data is being stored in the cloud, where IT departments have less control over it – and this trend is only set to continue.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018
iPhone unlockers set a dangerous precedent for abuse, says security expert
Encryption

iPhone unlockers set a dangerous precedent for abuse, says security expert

Apple's attempts to prevent iPhone unlocking have been circumvented by a third-party provider, potentially giving law enforcement access to sensitive data.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018
Report finds legacy cybersecurity a cinch for modern cybercrime
Malware

Report finds legacy cybersecurity a cinch for modern cybercrime

Data collected in 2017 shows that attacks like ransomware and cryptojacking are easily bypassing legacy security solutions due to lax businesses.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
Tech Data brings Lightspeed Systems to ANZ with new distie deal
EduTech

Tech Data brings Lightspeed Systems to ANZ with new distie deal

Lightspeed Systems is an education technology provider that partners with schools to deliver mobility and management solution programs.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
CSA chief David Koh recognised for contributions to Singapore's cybersecurity prowess
Cybersecurity

CSA chief David Koh recognised for contributions to Singapore's cybersecurity prowess

David Koh, chief of CSA, honoured with Billington CyberSecurity International Leadership Award for pioneering Singapore's cybersecurity advancements.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
Baidu backs Seagate's new hard drive for hyperscale data centers
Hyperscale

Baidu backs Seagate's new hard drive for hyperscale data centers

Baidu has endorsed Seagate's latest 14TB Exos X14 drive, designed to enhance performance and capacity in hyperscale data centres amidst soaring data growth.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018