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Threat actors embrace metadata as the underrated weapon in cyber war
Tue, 18th Jul 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Metadata – the data that describes other data – is a security threat that goes underreported but is also a powerful threat to national security.
Alphabay disappears: Three scenarios to look for next
Mon, 17th Jul 2017
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hackers
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dark web
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digital shadows
As AlphaBay vanishes, the dark web braces for upheaval, with markets jostling for supremacy or a radical shift to P2P trading.
Center for Internet Security recognises Kiwi compliance firm
Mon, 17th Jul 2017
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risk & compliance
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security vulnerabilities
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cis
A New Zealand security assessment and compliance system has received recognition from the US-based Center for Internet Security (CIS).
Caught in the Web: Kim Dotcom documentary to screen at NZ Film Festival
Mon, 17th Jul 2017
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megaupload
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nz film festival
Kim Dotcom: Caught in the Web explores the story of internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom and his legal battles with the US government.
Kaseya adds quick route to new MSP offerings with Powered Services
Mon, 17th Jul 2017
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it automation
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partner programmes
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kaseya
Kaseya says its Powered Services enable MSPs to launch new offerings and expand revenue streams fast, with IAM and network monitoring first to launch.
Nexon scores McAfee deal for managed endpoint security services
Mon, 17th Jul 2017
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casb
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mcafee
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mssp
Pure-play cybersecurity giant has signed on with Australian-based managed security services provider Nexon Asia Pacific.
Melbourne accelerator programme seeks APAC cybersecurity startups
Mon, 17th Jul 2017
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cybersecurity
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dimension data
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accelerator
Run by Dimension Data and Deakin University, CyRise offer participants mentoring, travel to USA and Israel, and pitch to investors.
The reign of ransomware: How to protect your business from the ransomware onslaught
Mon, 17th Jul 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Don’t forget to scan your backups for vulnerabilities. It would be pointless transferring all your data onto a device that is always compromised.
In depth: Symantec talks data privacy, Europe's GDPR & its major impact on ANZ
Mon, 17th Jul 2017
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data protection
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data privacy
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healthtech
The upcoming GDPR will have a significant impact on data protection in Europe and beyond, according to Symantec's Brian Fletcher.
Centrify warns hospitality industry is weak against data breaches
Sat, 15th Jul 2017
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malware
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mfa
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breach prevention
The alert from Centrify come as the Sabre Corp data breach continues to claim victims around the world, with Trump Hotels the latest announced.
Worldwide IT spending to grow again in 2017 – but it’s not all good news
Fri, 14th Jul 2017
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saas
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smartphones
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software
A new release from Gartner has forecast worldwide IT spending to jump 2.4 percent in 2017, but some segments are set to decline.
ESET to take on Industroyer malware & 'post-truth plague' at Black Hat
Thu, 13th Jul 2017
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malware
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it in manufacturing
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cybersecurity
ESET to expose Industroyer malware and the 'post-truth plague' that undermines cybersecurity advice at Black Hat conference.
HPE Backup Suite gets a major security boost in latest upgrade
Wed, 12th Jul 2017
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dr
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
HPE’s adaptive backup and recovery suite has received an upgrade in its latest version, bringing always-on security capabilities.
CrowdStrike appoints AppDynamics veteran to lead partner ecosystem
Wed, 12th Jul 2017
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partner programmes
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ai security
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The company says this strategic hire reaffirms its commitment to the partner community on the heels of rapid global expansion and growth.
SafeStack snags Google, Microsoft cybersecurity experts for new advisory board
Tue, 11th Jul 2017
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devops
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apm
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software development
New Zealand-based cybersecurity firm SafeStack has signed up major talent to its advisory board to help the company achieve further growth.
Trend Micro & VMware tie the knot around mobile threat management
Tue, 11th Jul 2017
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virtualisation
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endpoint protection
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it automation
Trend Micro has joined VMware’s Mobile Security Alliance this week, as the companies seek to tackle the growing number of mobile security threats.
NSP & Extreme Networks - two powerhouses ramping up NZ's cyber security market
Tue, 11th Jul 2017
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it automation
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extreme networks
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manukau institute of technology
What do Super Bowl XLVIII, the London Exchange, and a number of New Zealand’s largest City Councils have in common?.
Gemalto takes home Frost & Sullivan award for security solutions
Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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data protection
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encryption
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cybersecurity
At its annual awards for tech and innovation in ICT, Frost & Sullivan has recognised Gemalto for its leadership in encryption and data protection.
Fortinet and Microsoft heighten security alliance for Azure workloads
Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet and Microsoft have expanded their technology alliance and are now bringing the Fortinet Fabric-Ready Partner Program to Microsoft Azure.
How CopyCat netted $1.5m ad revenue from 14 million infected Android devices
Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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smartphones
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malware
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uc
The malware, called CopyCat, originally infected users in Southeast Asia but has since spread to Oceania, Africa, Europe and the Americas.