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Fake Instagram apps for Android pop up online as cyber criminals attempt to cash in on the hype.
The micro-blogging site simultaneously improves its customisation features, while allowing users to opt-out and go under the “cookie radar”.
The company will present a CISSP bootcamp training course, among others.
The one-day conference will explore risk, governance and financial crimes and fraud, on 22 May.
As technology becomes more complex, issues of trust and transparency need to be examined, says NCIS security expert.
Real-time intelligence and smart analytics are critical to fight Zero Day attacks, says WebSense.
There are two sides of the coin when it comes to hactivist group Anonymous, warned security strategist Joshua Corman.
Joshua Corman shares some insights on the hacktivism group in a brief Twinterview with ITWeb following the Security Summit.
Government is planning a cyber security hub and calls on security institutions to get involved.
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