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Check Point's latest threat research taken from data you can see in real time
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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Check Point has taken the latest results from its Cyber Attack Trends: Mid Year Report from data that viewers can see happening in real time.
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GhostClicker adware infiltrated 300 apps on Google Play
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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software development
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google
A pervasive auto-clicking adware by the name of GhostClicker has infected as many as 340 apps from Google Play.
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Delta Insurance takes tech & cyber liability insurance to South Island firms
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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cybersecurity insurance
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risk & compliance
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insurance
the company has concentrated heavily on its cyber and tech liability offerings, which Samson says is a good fit for South Island tech companies.
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How to drop complexity and move to a more efficient security strategy
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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centurylink
Organisations should shift their focus from reacting to cyber threats to adopting proactive measures, according to CenturyLink.
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SMBs warned to watch out for ‘Corporate Portal New Zealand’ scam
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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email security
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cybersecurity
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commerce commission
The New Zealand Companies Office is once again warning organisations to watch out for fake correspondence that appears to be from ‘Corporate Portal'.
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ESET reveals plans to build hub of cybersecurity industry in heart of Europe
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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r&d
The behemoth campus is expected to create 800 new jobs and attract professionals from around the world to come work in the new hub of cybersecurity.
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Holistic information security & business continuity helps businesses prevent disruption
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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malware
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dr
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ransomware
Based in Auckland, they have a strong history of protecting New Zealand organisations from disruptive and damaging incidents before they take control.
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AV-Comparatives recognises ESET Mac & parental control solutions in latest testing round
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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malware
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apm
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cybersecurity
ESET’s Mac Security and online child protection products have been officially certified by security software testers AV-Comparatives this week.
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Four key steps to improving your cyber defence capabilities
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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data protection
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
IT professionals suffering from breach fatigue must rethink cyber security strategies and focus on cyber defence.
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Attacker goes after Chrome extensions to spread malvertising & spam
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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google
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proofpoint
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phishme
Researchers from Proofpoint have discovered evidence of hacked extensions on the Google Chrome browser that were used to steal account credentials.
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Ingram Micro NZ ramps up Fortinet team; adds new regional workshops
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Ingram Micro NZ has bulked up its Fortinet practise and added new outreach offerings to help resellers overcome security talent shortages.
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Global cybersecurity spending to reach USD$93b in 2018 – GDPR a main driver
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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Gartner’s latest findings reveal a burgeoning cybersecurity market that is in line with growing awareness and the imminent GDPR.
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Webroot takes over Securecast in move to take cyber awareness training to mass market
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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it training
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phishing
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email security
Webroot has officially acquired security awareness training platform Securecast and has plans to take the new integrated solution to the mass market.
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Rackspace puts focus on data protection & compliance with newest offering
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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microsoft
Managed cloud provider Rackspace has moved further into the cybersecurity market with a new data protection and compliance solution.
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Interview: HID Global talks trusted identities, privacy & why we need to be ready for smart buildings
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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pam
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martech
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HID Global is a major player in the identity management space and more committed to trusted identities than ever before.
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Why DDoS attacks show no signs of slowing down
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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ddos
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cyber attacks
The scale of devastation can have a lot to do with how attackers use resources, such as IoT devices, to launch wide-scale attacks.
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AWS launches 'Macie', its newest machine learning security service
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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data protection
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has welcomed the newest addition to its portfolio, a machine learning security service called Amazon Macie.
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Opportunity for ANZ resellers as emt signs distie deal with OPSWAT
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
With a client base including the U.S. Army and ING Bank, OPSWAT's platform is now available to ANZ resellers via emt Distribution.
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Hyundai Mobis creates NFC-based smartkey for vehicles: Encryption & authentication at the core
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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encryption
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mfa
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smart appliances
Encryption and authentication technologies are able to encrypt data between the vehicle and smartphone; as well as accurately identify the requests.
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How your online dating profile can be traced back to your workplace
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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phishing
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email security
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trend micro
Online dating apps can go beyond the world of personal matchmaking and be used at weapons for cyber attacks against corporate organisations.