WatchGuard Technologies stories - Page 7
Cryptomining attacks to gain prevalence in H2 2018 – WatchGuard report
Mon, 2nd Jul 2018
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Cryptomining malware is on the rise, with 98.8% of Linux/Downloader variants delivering cryptocurrency miners in Q1 2018, WatchGuard reveals.
The challenges of securing the Ethereum blockchain
Thu, 21st Jun 2018
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Over the past 18 months, blockchains & cryptocurrencies have emerged from technical obscurity to capture the attention of investors around the world.
Ransomware: Top-of-mind for Aussies, but we just don't know what to do about it
Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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Ransomware continues to be a major concern for Australian consumers this year - and many are unsure if they have even been affected by it.
5 IT vendors weigh in on budget announcement
Wed, 9th May 2018
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Leaders from Ricoh Australia, WatchGuard Technologies, 8x8, LogRhythm, and Snowflake Computing give us their view on the recent budget.
WatchGuard unveils its top ANZ partners of 2017
Fri, 20th Apr 2018
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Sydney-headquartered Greenlight ITC won ANZ partner of the year while Dicker Data picked up ANZ distributor of the year.
How WatchGuard is targeting the opportunity in SMB security
Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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WatchGuard’s Mark Sinclair has had his eye on the SMB security space and thinks that his offering might be what MSSPs are after.
Attackers exploit macro-less Office documents to create havoc
Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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Cybercriminals use Microsoft Office documents to conduct ‘macro-less’ attacks that dodge organisations’ defences and inject malware.
WatchGuard introduces advanced learning centre for channel partners
Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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WatchGuard launches a new advanced learning centre to provide over 9,000 global channel partners with tailored educational paths in a web-based environment.
Mark Sinclair accelerates WatchGuard ANZ growth and partner momentum
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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Based in Sydney, Sinclair will be responsible for expanding the company’s market presence in Australia and New Zealand.
WatchGuard buys Percipient Networks to harness DNS phishing & malware prevention
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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WatchGuard Technologies has bought out security DNS service provider Percipient Networks, adding phishing and malware prevention to its portfolio.
Interview: WatchGuard's rapid APAC expansion and what's ahead for the security channel
Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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We talked to WatchGuard Technologies VP of Sales for Asia Pacific and Japan, Sylvain Lejeune, to find out more.
Script-based cyber attacks rise as threat actors choose stealth
Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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WatchGuard Technologies’ latest quarterly Internet Security report has revealed a massive increase in scripting attacks and malware.
IoT, cryptocurrency, Linux & WiFi hacks: WatchGuard's security predictions for 2018
Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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WatchGuard Technologies has whipped up some key IT security predictions ranging from IoT botnets to Linux attacks.
WatchGuard snaps up former IBM sales lead for APAC role
Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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WatchGuard Technologies has snapped up former IBM sales leader Sylvain Lejeune as its new vice president of sales for Asia Pacific and Japan.
Credential theft is the hottest trend for cyber attackers in Q2
Fri, 29th Sep 2017
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This year cyber attackers have narrowed their focus to methods that involve credential theft, be it through malware, phishing or brute force attacks.
Confusion around GDPR with 37% unsure if they need to comply
Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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A large portion of businesses have no idea what they need to do in the wake of the fast-approaching General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
WatchGuard closes Datablink acquisition; continues push into authentication market
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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WatchGuard Technologies is venturing into the advanced authentication market after officially closing its acquisition of Datablink.
Cybersecurity battleground shifting to Linux and web servers - report
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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WatchGuard found that despite an overall drop in general malware detection for the quarter, Linux malware made up more than 36% of the top threats.
WatchGuard sole 'visionary' in SMB UTM market
Tue, 27th Jun 2017
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WatchGuard has garnered visionary status in the latest Gartner Magic Quadrant for UTM, SMB multifunction firewalls. So how did other vendors fare?.
WatchGuard finds Australians not sure how to deal with ransomware
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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1 in 3 Australian consumers are unsure if they are protected against ransomware, according to a survey by WatchGuard.