As a first-time participant at GISEC, AccessData aims to use the event as a platform to showcase its key capabilities in the security space and connect with potential customers.
The six pillars of next-gen endpoint protection
Advancements in attack evasion techniques are making new threats extremely difficult to detect. To keep up, a new security model that uses a different approach to the traditional “evidence of compromise” process is needed.
Kaspersky Lab reveals cyberattack on its corporate network
Earlier in 2015 during a test, a prototype of an anti-APT solution developed by Kaspersky Lab detected signs of a complex targeted attack on its corporate network.
Iranian hackers hit ME infrastructure for 2 years
For the past two years, a team of Iranian hackers has compromised computers and networks belonging to over 50 organisations from 16 countries, according to research from IT security firm Cylance.
'Darkleech' malware undertakes ransomware campaign
A persistent, widespread malware campaign that utilises compromised Apache servers is locking users’ computers and demanding a fee of $300 to free their data.
MiniDuke malware targets 23 governments
A cyber espionage operation dubbed MiniDuke has targeted government organisations in as many as 23 countries, security vendors said on …
Adobe Reader exploit ‘part of cyber espionage operation’
The head of the malware analysis team at antivirus vendor Kaspersky said last week that a recently found exploit that …
Cyber criminals ditch PCs for mobile era, according to survey
Cyber criminals have moved beyond the traditional PC, targeting Android, social media and even the Mac OS X with new …
Rising cyber threats set backdrop for latest cyber security bill
As the Senate prepares to take another stab at passing a comprehensive cyber security bill, a new report shows the …
DDoS bank attacks signal new era of cyber warfare
Cyber attacks on U.S. banks over the last several months reflect a frightening new era in cyber warfare, according to …
Symantec spots odd malware targeting Iran
Symantec has spotted another odd piece of malware that appears to be targeting Iran and is designed to meddle with …
‘Shamoon’ attack on Saudi oil industry was inside job, reports say
The destructive ‘Shamoon’ malware attacks that hit the Saudi Arabian Aramco oil company last month could have been aided by …
IT's 9 biggest security threats
Years ago the typical hacking scenario involved a lone attacker and maybe some buddies working late at night on Mountain …
'Gauss' cyberweapon targets Middle Eastern banks
An apparently state-sponsored cyberweapon dubbed ‘Guass’ has been unveiled which is targeting banks and individuals in a number of Middle …
Gov surveillance malware monitors Middle East accounts
A sophisticated cyber surveillance tool that monitors financial transactions with Middle Eastern banks was ‘probably’ built by or …
Iran to act on cyberattacks with secure intranet
Iran is pressing ahead with its promise to establish a “national information network” that could unhitch some of the …
DWTC to organise region’s largest cyber security conference in 2013
As corporates and individuals in the Middle East continue to witness a steady rise in cyber attacks, industry experts believe …
Middle East engulfed by 'Flame'
A new, highly sophisticated malware threat that was predominantly used in cyberespionage attacks against targets in the Middle East has …