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Researchers dissect 10-year-old Snowball malware
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Researchers dissect 10-year-old Snowball malware

Previous samples of Snowball malware dated back to 2011, researchers at Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 have discovered a sample with a timestamp of 2007.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2017
Red Education wins Palo Alto Networks award for 5th year running
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Red Education wins Palo Alto Networks award for 5th year running

Red Education has come out on top for the fifth year in a row after scooping Palo Alto Networks' APAC Excellence in Training Award.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017
HoeflerText remote access Trojan goes after Chrome users
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HoeflerText remote access Trojan goes after Chrome users

Chrome users beware: A crafty 'HoeflerText' scam deploys a NetSupport Manager RAT, broadening the arsenal of the notorious EITest campaign.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017
Exclusive Networks scoops APAC distie award from Palo Alto Networks
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Exclusive Networks scoops APAC distie award from Palo Alto Networks

Distributor Exclusive Networks scooped three major awards from Palo Alto Networks at SKO2018, held in Las Vegas last week.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017
Moving to cloud? Focus concerns on operational risk, rather than cybersecurity
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Moving to cloud? Focus concerns on operational risk, rather than cybersecurity

Businesses should worry less about security and start addressing operational risk when it comes to moving to cloud, according to Palo Alto Networks.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2017
Why financial services firms shouldn't fear cloud security
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Why financial services firms shouldn't fear cloud security

Data security concerns may be delaying financial services providers' move to the cloud, but it's a fear that is leading to missed opportunities.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017
Palo Alto Networks & INTERPOL finalise major threat-sharing intelligence agreement
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Palo Alto Networks & INTERPOL finalise major threat-sharing intelligence agreement

Palo Alto Networks will soon be the first cybersecurity company in the world to sign a Data Exchange Agreement with INTERPOL.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
Palo Alto Networks on the three types of malware analysis & why they can work together
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Palo Alto Networks on the three types of malware analysis & why they can work together

Static malware analysis, machine learning malware analysis and dynamic learning malware analysis: Do you know the difference between them?.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2017
OceanLotus malware proves that MacOS attackers are rapidly honing their craft
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OceanLotus malware proves that MacOS attackers are rapidly honing their craft

Despite its low profile, the OceanLotus backdoor for MacOS has become more advanced and more targeted than ever before.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
Petya ransomworm's rapid spread: What the experts know right now
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Petya ransomworm's rapid spread: What the experts know right now

The Petya ransomware uses the EternalBlue exploit to not only infect files, but an entire system's drive. We get the latest from the experts.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017
New channel boss as Big Switch looks to expand channel program
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New channel boss as Big Switch looks to expand channel program

Big Switch Networks has appointed a new global channel manager as the vendor looks to expand its channel program.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Palo Alto Networks forms $20m venture fund for budding security vendors
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Palo Alto Networks forms $20m venture fund for budding security vendors

Palo Alto Networks has announced the formation of a $20 million security venture fund for seed, early and growth-stage security companies.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
Three key security hotspots to consider for your 2018 budget
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Three key security hotspots to consider for your 2018 budget

When budgeting for the 2018 financial year, businesses should look to strengthen cybersecurity defenses in policies, infrastructure & training.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Jun 2017
Does your healthcare organisation need a security health check?
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Does your healthcare organisation need a security health check?

In the rush to move healthcare records to the cloud, there's often an assumption that security comes automatically.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017
Gamification: Cybersecurity's secret spice for effective employee training
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Gamification: Cybersecurity's secret spice for effective employee training

Organisations can reduce their cybersecurity risks by engaging employees through gamification, according to Palo Alto Networks.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
A look at the evolution of the Nemucod malware
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A look at the evolution of the Nemucod malware

Unit 42 researchers have uncovered details about how the slippery Nemucod malware has been able to avoid detection.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017

Stories from Other Regions

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Palo Alto Networks: Australia is resilient but overconfident about cybersecurity abilities
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Palo Alto Networks: Australia is resilient but overconfident about cybersecurity abilities

36% of respondents lost at least $130,000 in data breaches in 2015-2016, and 40% have lost money in the last year alone.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2017
NEC NZ elevated to gold status in Palo Alto Networks channel program
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NEC NZ elevated to gold status in Palo Alto Networks channel program

NEC New Zealand's move into emerging practices including cybersecurity has seen it garner Palo Alto Networks NextWave gold partner status.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2017