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Exclusive: NZ-born RedShield inks overseas reseller deal with Connect I.T. Solutions
Fri, 17th Mar 2017
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software development
Kiwi web-protection specialist RedShield has signed a reseller agreement with Connect I.T. Solutions to expand its service in North America.

The cybersecurity scourge of credentials theft
Thu, 16th Mar 2017
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physical security
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Cybercriminals want your credentials and your employees’ credentials. When those hackers succeed in stealing that information, it can be a nightmare.

HP New Zealand reveals why your printers might be the biggest risk in your company
Thu, 16th Mar 2017
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Only 16% think printers are at high risk of a breach, and 43% ignore printers in endpoint security entirely. HP New Zealand explains why.

APAC is now a 'honeypot' for cyber attacks as most targeted region in the world
Thu, 16th Mar 2017
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Trend Micro’s latest report says that Asia Pacific region was something of a giant honeypot for cyber attacks last year, beating all other regions.

Getting more Instagram followers? Could be a scam
Wed, 15th Mar 2017
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cybersecurity
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instagram
Cybercriminals have been targeting Instagram users by luring them to install these apps, which claim to boost their Instagram followers.

Power to the people – creating trust in data with collaborative governance
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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uc
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data protection
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contact centre
Collaborative data governance is an easy way for IT to help ensure that the quality, security, and accuracy of enterprise information is preserved.

CrowdStrike’s new APAC vice president says it's an exciting time as revenue soars
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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endpoint protection
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ai security
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edr
CrowdStrike's Andrew Littleproud eyes APAC expansion amid a surge in revenue and innovative endpoint security solutions.

SonicWall reports that Cerber ransomware mutates fast to avoid detection
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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cybersecurity
The Cerber ransomware is self-mutating by as much as two versions a day to stop matching its own previous signatures.

Hancitor climbs its way to the top of 'world's most wanted' malware families
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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cybersecurity
The Hancitor/Chanitor malware has rapidly climbed to be one of the top five ‘world’s most wanted’ malware families for the first time.

Here are the top trends in Android ransomware right now
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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smartphones
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malware
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ransomware
Android devices are used to store increasing amounts of valuable data, making Android ransomware ever more worthwhile for attackers.

Unit 42 reports 'Blank Slate' malspam campaign pummels hosting providers in 'cycle of abuse'
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Unit 42 has provided an inside look at how a malicious spam campaignis using double-zipped Word files to spread ransomware on Windows computers.

Why your printer could be the doormat to your network
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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ddos
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document management
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ecm
At the end of the day, printers are low-hanging fruit for hackers, and it’s up to businesses to ensure they remain out of reach.

NCSC report counts 338 recorded attacks on NZ’s ‘nationally significant organisations’
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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NZ's top organisations hit by 338 cyber attacks, warns NCSC, with the actual figures likely far greater as threats escalate.

ESET updates free decryptor for victims of Crysis ransomware
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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People who have been hit by the Crysis ransomware now have access a free decryptor that will unlock their devices, thanks to the team at ESET.

Exclusive: Time for reseller thought leadership in growth cybersecurity market
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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cybersecurity
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duo
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distributors
Duo is calling on resellers to step up to the plate and provide more thought leadership as demand for security soars locally.

Ransomware was 2016's hottest ticket as attacks spiked to whopping 752%
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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Ransomware has seen a 752% increase in use over 2016, resulting in $1 billion in losses for enterprises worldwide.

WatchGuard's global reseller survey finds ransomware top customer fear for 2017
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
A global survey by WatchGuard has shown that more than 80% of resellers believe their customers are most worried about ransomware and its effects.

Listen up: Android.Lockdroid.E ransomware makes victims speak out loud
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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smartphones
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malware
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ransomware
Android users are being targeted in a new type of ransomware attack that uses speech recognition as the unlock code method.

Welivesecurity reports new crypto-ransomware hitting macOS
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Crypto-ransomware campaign for Mac targets users with fake patcher applications distributed via BitTorrent sites.

In-depth: Norton by Symantec explains how Kiwi SMBs lose $19,000 from cyber attacks
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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ransomware
Cyber blows to Kiwi SMBs average £19k, Norton survey shows. Urgent action needed as attacks surge, with email scams top culprit.