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Fresh wave of scammers posing as Microsoft employees
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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email security
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Microsoft and Netsafe have issued a fresh warning about scammers posing as Microsoft representatives and targeting internet users in New Zealand.
NZ school bomb scare: No real threat, overseas calls
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
New Zealand Police confirm bomb threats made to schools were from overseas and pose no actual threat. Evacuations were precautionary.
Norton gives the low down on the Google breach
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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google
Over one million Google accounts hacked through malicious Android apps, with 13,000 new infections daily. #Gooligan.
What will 2017 bring for the tech industry?
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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predictions
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dimension data
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innovation
Dimension Data predicts that digital focus will continue to be the key trend in the IT industry over the next year.
Cyber attacks: A growing risk for healthcare professionals
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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gemalto
Why is the healthcare industry becoming such a popular target for hackers and data thieves? To put it simply, the answer is in the data.
Siemens-branded CCTV webcams require urgent firmware patch
Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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ddos
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surveillance
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healthtech
Siemens-branded IP-based CCTV cameras are the latest internet-connected devices to be found vulnerable to hacking attacks.
Organisations 'not doing enough' to prevent data breaches
Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Up-to-date security systems, usable security, and awareness on how to deal with threats and social engineering are needed.
Cylance signs ANZ distribution deal with Arrow Electronics
Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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ai security
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ai
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cybersecurity
AI cybersecurity provider Cylance announced a distribution deal with Arrow Electronics as the company continues to strive its way forward into ANZ.
Check Point: Asia hardest hit in 'Gooligan' Android malware attacks
Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
Check Point has uncovered Android malware that is infecting more than 13,000 devices every single day. Here's what you need to know.
Android.Fakebank.B malware variants trick users through social engineering
Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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malware
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fintech
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cybersecurity
Symantec is warning Android users to watch out for a banking malware that is whitelisting itself to stay active and monitored by attackers.
Check Point uncovers new ransomware threat using images and social media
Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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facebook
Security researchers have discovered a new attack vector, named ImageGate, that embeds malware in image files on social media platforms.
Zscaler dominating Asia Pacific cloud security market with all-round growth
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
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zscaler
Cloud security company Zscaler now 'owns' 40.6% market share of the Network-based Advanced Malware Analysis (NAMA) market in Asia Pacific.
Kiwi businesses finally shed legacy IT networks to focus on the future
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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sdn
New Zealand organisations are finally starting to leave the old legacy networks behind as they move towards a 'strategic' approach to IT.
Last-minute online Xmas shopping poses security risks
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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cybersecurity
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centrify
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online shopping
Consumers risking their security by accepting discounts for passwords, warns Centrify survey. Card not present fraud jumped 21% last year.
Cybersecurity checklist: Five essential tasks for multinational companies in 2017
Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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at&t
While 2016 brought to light a number of massive data breaches, we have to be ready for more highly sophisticated and rapid attacks in 2017.
Healthcare organisations in the crosshairs of Gatak
Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
The group behind the Gatak Trojan (Trojan.Gatak) continues to pose a threat with the healthcare sector heavily affected by attacks.
New early threat warning service for companies to roll out globally in 2017
Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
ESET launches Threat Intelligence service for real-time threat alerts and analysis, available globally in 2017.
BT: It’s not just cyber criminals who will compromise your valuable data
Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Human error emerges as the key player behind data breaches, as BT unveils 60% are employee mishaps, not cybercrime.
The 2017 National Disaster Recovery Survey - win $200
Sat, 26th Nov 2016
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dr
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data analytics
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martech
Is your current disaster recovery solution suitable for your needs? Take this simple survey and be in to win $200.
New personal backup software more than 3x faster than nearest competitor
Thu, 24th Nov 2016
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data protection
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dr
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cloud services
This product is not only the world’s fastest, but 60 percent faster than the previous release and more than 3x faster than the nearest competitor.