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WatchGuard reveals why defence is never enough in the fight against ransomware
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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Ransomware. It is a deadly form of computer malware that can cripple your systems, drain your bank accounts and wipe all your critical business data.
Bye bye, NPAPI: Mozilla issues critical update to Firefox, disables plugins
Fri, 10th Mar 2017
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microsoft
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mozilla
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browsers
Firefox has disabled all NPAPI plugin capability except Flash. Common plugins such as Adobe Acrobat, Java and Microsoft Silverlight no longer load.
Kaseya & Webroot craft new security offering for MSPs
Thu, 9th Mar 2017
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it automation
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ai security
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ai
Webroot and Kaseya team up to offer MSPs and midsize businesses better protection from advanced cyber threats.
Curing security alert fatigue while still protecting your cloud infrastructure
Thu, 9th Mar 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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dc
Unfortunately, IT professionals can’t easily determine what class of alert the messages represent until they’ve examined them.
WordPress releases 4.7.3 update to address major security issues
Thu, 9th Mar 2017
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wordpress
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security vulnerabilities
WordPress is encouraging all users to upgrade to its new 4.7.3 version, saying that users of older versions may still be susceptible to cyber attacks.
IN PICS: Cisco Live Melbourne
Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cloud services
Thousands gather for Cisco Live Melbourne, exploring digital futures and technological marvels in a testament to rapid innovation.
Kid hacker hijacks 160,000 printers around the world as a warning
Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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document management
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ecm
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martech
The culprit was in fact an 18 year old British high-school student, interested in cyber security and the seemingly trivial defences of printers.
Digital transformation in the spotlight as Cisco Live kicks off in Melbourne
Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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sdn
The Cisco Live convention in Melbourne kicks off with Optus as lead sponsor, covering key themes of intelligence, automation, and security.
Trend Micro appoints Peter Hewett to lead ANZ channel; eyes double sales
Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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ransomware
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ai security
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cloud services
Trend Micro has appointed longtime security and channel player Peter Hewett as its new ANZ channel director as it looks to double local sales.
Endace greets APAC region with new Melbourne office
Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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cybersecurity
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endace
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network monitoring
Endace launches Melbourne hub to boost its APAC presence, eyeing regional growth and bolstering customer support.
Shadow IT: Why danger lurks in dark spaces
Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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cloud security
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casb
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shadow it
The presence of unknown cloud services makes it difficult for security teams to identify and manage the organisations total attack surface.
Ubiquity launches cybersecurity solution for NZ businesses
Tue, 7th Mar 2017
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endpoint protection
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edr
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cybersecure 360
Auckland-based marketing and automation provider Ubiquity has launched a new cybersecurity solution, CyberSecure 360.
Unit 42 discovers apps compromised by iFrames on Google Play
Tue, 7th Mar 2017
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smartphones
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
A number of apps appearing on Google Play contained IFrames infections that link to malicious domains in their HTML pages. Unit42 gives details.
Trust in transformation: The Blockchain.NZ conference returns to Auckland this May
Tue, 7th Mar 2017
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blockchain
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defi
The Blockchain.NZ is coming back to Auckland on May 8-11 to help New Zealand discover the true blockchain potential for business.
10 reasons why cybercriminals target smartphones
Mon, 6th Mar 2017
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
Smartphones aim to heighten convenience, but there is a real feeling that they're becoming a bigger target for cybercriminals. Why?.
Centrify expands mobile security offerings across ANZ
Mon, 6th Mar 2017
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centrify
Centrify has expanded its ANZ suite of mobile security offerings, and the company says both Windows and Apple-based devices can now get in on the fun.
Fortinet targets MSSPs with new partner program
Mon, 6th Mar 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet has launched a new program for MSSPs which it says will help partners accelerate profitability and increase leadership.
NMIT launches postgrad diploma to boost NZ's cybersecurity skills
Mon, 6th Mar 2017
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it training
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cybersecurity
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nmit
The Nelson-Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) is the latest institution to deliver cybersecurity training to IT staff and undergraduates.
Weekly NZ security roundup: RedShield, Palo Alto Networks, non-malware attacks and firewalls
Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
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firewalls
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ddos
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network infrastructure
NZ's cyber-front tackles evolving threats: Insights on non-malware attacks, innovative defenses like Palo Alto's tech, and data breach laws.
Should insurance cover cyber crime theft? Another Kiwi duped
Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
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email security
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cybersecurity
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cyber criminal
A Kiwi has lost NZD $8000 to a cyber scam, revealing gaps in insurance coverage for such theft. Should home contents policies cover cyber crime?.