symantec
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Why Do Security Operations Centres Matter?
Symantec has announced the opening of its largest security operations centre (SOC) in Chennai. The new facility accomodates over 140 staff with room for another hundred as the company escalates its efforts against cybercrime in order to protect all their customers, from the largest corporates to individuals at home. What is it that makes a…
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Orangeworm Attack Group Targets Healthcare Sector
An previously unknown attack group, dubbed Orangeworm by Symantec threat researchers, is installing the Kwampirs backdoor and is targeting the healthcare sector in the US, Europe and Asia. The backdoor is then used to install a remote access program, giving the attackers access to compromised machines.
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Australians Suck At Online Security At Home And In The Workplace
Despite increased awareness of cybercrime and potential ramifications of online attacks, Australians continue to have a cavalier attitude towards online security, according to survey of over 1000 local consumers. This attitude carries over into the workplace and can put businesses at risk. What’s surprising is that those who have suffered a cyberattack in the past…
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Ransomware Cybercriminals Love Australia
Australia is very popular right now, but with the wrong kind of people. Cybercriminals see Australia as a goldmine and are sending waves of ransomware to our shores to extort victims into handing over money to unencrypt precious files. This is just one of the insights from Symantec’s Internet Security Threat Report, which analyses security…