HP has decided to increase its focus into the security space, with the release of its new security offerings that focuses on securing interactions between users, applications and data.
Chinese hacker group among first to target air-gapped networks
An otherwise unremarkable hacking group likely aligned with China appears to be one of the first to have targeted so-called air-gapped networks that are not directly connected to the Internet, according to FireEye.
Cyber subversives
Debating political issues, promoting free speech, and supporting human rights, the illegal cyber activities of hacktivists divide opinion. Are they criminals like any other, or are their cases of their work justifying their underhand means?
Hackers ‘stole Syrian opposition battle plans’
Syrian opposition leaders lost gigabytes of secret communications and battlefield plans to hackers who baited them into downloading malware during flirtatious Skype chats, according to a report released Sunday.
Power of two
Exclusive Networks Middle East had entered the market with the acquisition of the regional security distributor, Secureway, last year. CEO Fari Boustantchi speaks to Reseller ME on the company’s channel strategy to work closely with partners.
Defending tactics
Reseller ME finds out how security channel players can be a step ahead in the highly dynamic marketplace and maintain profitability.
Molerats, here for spring
Between 29th April and 27th May, FireEye Labs identified several new Molerats attacks targeting at least one major U.S. financial institution and multiple European government organisations.
Malicious mobility
From paying bills on our smartphones to banking on our tablets, we are living more and more of our lives on our mobile devices. However, with all of this agility comes a measure of concern.
Iranian hackers create fake news organisation
A suspected Iranian hacker group seeded Facebook and LinkedIn with bogus profiles of women and created a fake online news organisation to get digitally closer to more than 2,000 people whom it wanted to spy on.
Virtual lock down
Virtualisation has made the data centre a more flexible and agile place. However, the trade-off in this software-defined shift is a measure of complexity when it comes to protecting our data. Enterprises must reconsider their protection strategy to reflect the new, virtualised world.
GISEC turns the spotlight on crucial security tactics
In the wake of increasing global cybercrimes and cyber-attacks, the importance of information security as the top priority of governments, …
Symantec hotseat far from secure
It seems sadly ironic that the role of Symantec CEO is shrouded in insecurity. The antivirus and security software vendor …
Symantec sacks CEO Steve Bennett
Symantec fired its second CEO in less than two years on Thursday, dismissing Steve Bennett and putting board member Michael Brown in charge while the security vendor searches for a permanent replacement.
Dimension Data scoops SI award
Dimension Data has won the FireEye 2013 Global Systems Integrator of the Year Award.
State secrets
What do Middle East governments need when it comes to security, and are newly formed government entities set to revolutionise the way that states think about security?
StarLink launches ‘StarLink Choice’
StarLink has conducted its Annual Partner Conference for 2014 in Dubai, during the all-day event, StarLink and six of its key strategic vendors presented to strategic partners, and resellers alike, to enhance engagement and strengthen business relationships.
New Windows privilege escalation flaw exploited in active attacks
Attackers are exploiting a new and unpatched vulnerability in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 that allows them to execute code with higher privileges than they have access to.
Nation-state likely behind attack on IE zero-day flaw
The website of a U.S. organization specializing in national and international security policy was compromised with malware that targeted a previously unknown vulnerability in Internet Explorer.
Researchers reveal IE zero-days after hackers set ‘watering hole’ traps
Security researchers have uncovered two unpatched vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer (IE) which have been exploited by attackers in an unusual “watering hole” campaign launched from a U.S.-based website that specialises in domestic and international security policy.
Business as usual for tech, but gov’t crisis casts shadows
The tech sector appears to be going about business as usual in the face of the US federal government shutdown, but some industry insiders are nervous about a long-term stoppage.