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ESET warns of fake apps bypassing Google Play security
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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malware
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cybersecurity
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google
Android users have been getting more than they bargained for when downloading some apps, with Google Play security failing to pick up some malware.
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Digital businesses affecting information security, says Gartner
Thu, 8th Oct 2015
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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tablets & laptops
Gartner warns of new cybersecurity frontiers as digital businesses evolve, with a push towards protecting the IoT's burgeoning 'edge'.
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CyberArk acquires privilege management vendor Viewfinity
Thu, 8th Oct 2015
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connector systems
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cyberark
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partners
CyberArk is acquiring privilege management and threat detection vendor Viewfinity, with the deal welcomed by local distributor Connector Systems.
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Drive-by downloads proving popular amongst hackers
Thu, 8th Oct 2015
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f-secure
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drive-by dowloads
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hacking
Hackers are favouring drive-by downloads to bypass email attachment aversion, exploiting links to access personal data, F-Secure warns.
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Explosion of SaaS applications in enterprise causing security concerns
Thu, 8th Oct 2015
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saas
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
The increase in SaaS adoption has the potential to introduce new security risks or allow unauthorised access to sensitive data.
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The state of information security: Kiwi businesses not confident
Thu, 8th Oct 2015
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cybersecurity
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pwc
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partners
NZ organisations trust their suppliers and believe that they will simply do the right thing despite the absence of security obligations in contracts.
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Trend Micro helps enterprise with hybrid IT infrastructures
Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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data protection
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cloud services
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trend micro
Enterprises are adopting a hybrid approach to IT infrastructure to leverage the benefits of combining cloud and existing infrastructure.
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Bitdefender launches latest Antivirus for Mac, says it 100% effective
Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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apple
Bitdefender launches new Antivirus for Mac, proven 100% effective in independent tests, aims to eliminate adware and malicious programmes.
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FireEye and F5 partner up to help CISOs
Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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ddos
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
FireEye and F5 Networks unite to bolster the cyber defence of Asia Pacific enterprises, merging advanced threat protection with robust application delivery.
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Mako Networks sold to US provider
Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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physical security
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risk & compliance
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mako networks
United States telecommunications service provider D&S Communications has acquired the assets of Mako Networks from the company’s receivers.
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Rackspace ups its cloud security game
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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dr
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multi-cloud
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cloud services
Rackspace is launching new managed security and compliance services to protect against cyber threats in the digital age.
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Acronis looks to roll out quantum encryption solutions
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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data protection
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dr
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encryption
Acronis has partnered with ID Quantique to bring quantum-safe encryption to its cloud solutions, protecting data from future security threats.
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Top tips to secure your new iPhone
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Protect your iPhone investment - Key steps to assure your data and device remain secure as iPhone mania grips Apple enthusiasts.
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Burglars using social media to target victims
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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cybersecurity
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social media
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vivint
Burglars are increasingly using social media to target potential victims, warns security expert Marsden Hulme. Be careful what you post online.
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Organisations unprepared for the greatest security risks, survey finds
Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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breach prevention
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cyberark
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cyber attacks
Cyber attackers posing as legitimate insiders represent the greatest security risks to organisations, according to a new survey by CyberArk.
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AVG ramps up security offerings with new Business Edition
Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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dr
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endpoint protection
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edr
Artificial intelligence, crowd intelligence technology and streamlined installation feature in AVG's new suite, which offers new value for resellers.
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Security the common thread in all managed services offerings
Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
No other industry moves as fast a network security. And nowhere is this more dramatic than in the provision of managed services.
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No company is immune from attacks: Protect your IP
Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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data protection
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dr
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dlp
With online threats becoming more ubiquitous and damaging, it may be time to re-think how you protect sensitive data, such as intellectual property.
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Hutt City Council calls on Dell SonicWall for Wi-Fi security
Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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sonicwall
A DellSonicWall solution has enabled Hutt City Council to offer free Wi-Fi across the region, without security concerns or abuse potential.
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Check Point leads the way in UTM Magic Quadrant
Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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unified threat management
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check point software
Check Point has been named a ‘leader’ in Gartner’s 2015 Magic Quadrant for unified threat management, alongside two other vendors.