Cases are rarely publicised, but online crime is one of the financial system’s biggest threats. Heard about the multi-billion dollar takeover that collapsed because cybercriminals stole confidential information on the deal? Or how about the millions of dollars stolen on a regular basis from banks? Chances are you probably... Read more
Monthly Archive: October 2013
Facebook, Google, Microsoft won’t be exempt from proposed NZ ‘PRISM’ law
Network operators face new obligations The New Zealand government has softened its contentious network surveillance bill by removing a ban on operators selling overseas services in the country if they are deemed in breach of national security requirements. Communications and information technology minister Amy Adams yesterday tabled a supplementary... Read more
Study: Cybercrime Costs Grow 26%
Ponemon Report Sorts Through Key Factors A big challenge when attempting to drum up support for investments in information security is demonstrating the cost of data breaches and other cybercrimes. But because very few cyber-attack victims have revealed the costs involved, sizing up the potential financial impact is tough.... Read more
Hexis Cyber Solutions Launches Industry’s First Comprehensive Intelligent Active Defense Solution
HANOVER, Md., October 8, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hexis Cyber Solutions (Hexis), a subsidiary of KEYW Corporation (NASDAQ: KEYW), today unveiled HawkEye G, the industry’s first truly active defense solution to detect stealthy advanced cyber threats and take automatic action to remove the threats from the network. By delivering fast... Read more
SSI Pacific and Hexis Cyber Solutions join forces to address data retention requirements and cyber defence issues across Asia Pacific
Strategic partnership enables customers to manage data retention requirements and advanced persistent threat challenges MELBOURNE Australia – SSI Pacific, a leading independent system integrator in the “Asian Pacific” rim providing world leading Security Intelligence and monitoring solutions for Governments, Telecommunications and Enterprise sectors today announced the finalisation of its strategic... Read more