About Sara
Sara Barker
Copywriter and Senior News Editor
Sara lives in a world of words and stories. For more than six years she has been delving deep into the rich world of tech news, content creation, journalism and reviews for Techday. She brings an academic background in information systems, marketing, radio, and journalism to her role. She enjoys casual gaming, cats, and reading.
Stories by Sara - Page 144
Introducing the dawn of a radical approach to cyber risk management
Thu, 4th May 2017
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compliance
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It’s time to think inside the box. Threat prevention offers the lowest risk, lowest cost and limited liability, according to experts.
Endpoint security can halt the ransomware scourge in its tracks
Thu, 4th May 2017
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ransomware
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malware
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ai security
Ransomware is one of cybersecurity’s biggest problems - attack volumes are skyrocketing by 100% every year and attackers are getting rich.
Kickstarter project seeks to promote mental health through gaming heroes
Thu, 4th May 2017
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gaming
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technology gifts
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health education
A dedicated team is looking to create a breakthrough webseries that uses the power of video games to help those with mental illnesses.
Epic hacker fail: An exclusive look at the Netflix hack with ESET
Thu, 4th May 2017
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malware
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video
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digital entertainment
We chatted with ESET’s senior research fellow Nick Fitzgerald for an expert's views on what the Netflix hack means for the future of streaming.
Turning digital data into a digital goldmine for business intelligence
Thu, 4th May 2017
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
Businesses unlock their potential by transforming digital data into actionable insights, catalysing growth and innovation.
Global warning as spam attacks target stock market manipulation
Thu, 4th May 2017
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spam
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cios
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stock market
Sophisticated spam blitz threatens markets as Retarus flags a botnet's discreet bid to skew a Latvian stock's value.
Optus Business launches Cyber Education program for Australian students
Thu, 4th May 2017
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cybersecurity
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optus
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skills gap
Optus Business has launched a new Cyber Education program designed to encourage students to consider a career in cybersecurity.
Don't let Darth Vader destroy your security on World Password Day
Thu, 4th May 2017
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cybersecurity
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passwords
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cyber policy office
If you use starwars100 as any of your passwords, now might be a good time to have a look at how strong your passwords actually are.
It's a game of risk: DDoS attacks intensify in 2017
Wed, 3rd May 2017
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malware
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ddos
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cybersecurity
Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks are getting larger this year and it’s now a game of risk, according to a new report from Neustar.
Visiting cybercrime expert says the deep web can benefit NZ businesses
Wed, 3rd May 2017
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accounting systems
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cloud services
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dark web
Believe it or not, the deep web can actually benefit New Zealand businesses, according to visiting cybercrime expert Dr Stephen Hill.
Gemalto puts final touches on 3M Identity Management acquisition
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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biometrics
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3m
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gemalto
Gemalto has put the final touches on its acquisition of 3M’s Identity Management Business - a deal worth $850 million.
Fight malware by spotting the top eight indicators of threat traffic in your network
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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malware
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siem
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cybersecurity
There are eight main indicators that can help detect compromised networks. Here's how you can catch threat traffic before it cripples your systems.
LogRhythm’s Network Monitor Freemium an impressive winner when put to the test
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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storage
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siem
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reviews
Not all security tools have to come with a price tag. The SANS Institute takes at a look at LogRhythm's NetMon Freemium Version 3.2.3.
Is your healthcare data safe? Here are three ways to protect it
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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network management
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Healthcare providers and healthcare systems have some of the most valuable information not only for patient health, but also for cyber attackers.
Are you ready? Only five weeks until China's new data security law comes into effect
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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data protection
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law
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dla piper
With China’s new cybersecurity law only five weeks away, businesses should be preparing and understanding the new rules.
New online training tool to help Kiwi businesses slash their cyber risk
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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edutech
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ai security
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kordia
Aura Information Security has finished work on the very first module of its e-learning programme as part of the Cyber Security by Kordia suite.
Atlassian's workplace chat tool 'HipChat' affected by data breach
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Workplace group chat tool HipChat has been hit by a data breach and users are being advised to check if they are vulnerable.
Criminals on a mission of ambition and disruption, says Symantec
Mon, 1st May 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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email security
Ransomware attackers are increasing their ransoms; more emails are containing malicious links; and disruption is the word of the day.
Dell survey: Australians better than most about sharing confidential information
Mon, 1st May 2017
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network infrastructure
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document management
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printing
Aussies awareness of data threats outshines global peers, yet Dell finds they're prone to share sensitive info under specific conditions.
It's not all about the network: How to protect your outbound data
Mon, 1st May 2017
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proxies
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communication
Outbound data oversight a security Achilles' heel, warns IT expert Dayle Wilson, urging businesses to bolster defences.
TrickBot malware ramps up attacks against ANZ financial firms
Mon, 1st May 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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ibm security
Attackers behind the TrickBot Trojan have been taking their tactics to the next level, researchers from IBM X-Force have uncovered.
Digital Realty reports slight revenue drop in Q1 2017
Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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financing
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digital realty
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osaka
Digital Realty’s first-quarter yearly revenue dropped 5% to $551 million this year, but the company says it’s in good shape.
Facebook Rights Manager gets an upgrade as it cracks down on stolen video content
Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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video
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facebook
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copyright
Facebook users who upload original video to Facebook have updated their tools to stop other people stealing, breaching copyrights & taking ad revenue.
Tencent Cloud opens Silicon Valley data center; Seoul & Mumbai locations to follow
Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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cloud services
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gaming
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video
Tencent Cloud expands globally, opening Silicon Valley hub with Seoul and Mumbai on horizon to bolster overseas services.