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API vulnerabilities are a huge target for cyber criminals, report finds
Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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API vulnerabilities pose a significant risk to companies and individuals worldwide, according to new research by Akamai Technologies.
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Cybersecurity tax hindering investment for ANZ organisations
Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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Cybersecurity tax will hinder investment in future progress for Australian and New Zealand organisations in 2022, says Gartner.
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Cloud, sustainability, digital adoption - APAC tech predictions for 2022
Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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Digital government services, anywhere-work arrangements, sustainability practices, and cloud first strategies are predicted as leading trends in Asia Pacific.
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The rising importance of mainframe security
Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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Mainframe-reliant organisations in Australia and New Zealand must implement multifactor authentication to protect against cyberthreats.
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It's time for Kiwis to define the meaning of digital identity in Aotearoa
Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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NZ's push for digital identity gains ground as new bill passes first reading.
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Tech support scams are the number 1 phishing threat - report
Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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Tech support scams are the top phishing threat to consumers, according to a report by NortonLifeLock's global research team.
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New Zealand employees uncomfortable with monitoring technology
Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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privacy
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New Zealand employees are pushing back on monitoring technology when working from home, according to research from Unisys.
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ATM vulnerabilities open door for attacks - report
Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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cybersecurity
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atms
Vulnerabilities in Wincor Cineo ATMs allow attackers to bypass encryption and make cash withdrawals, according to researchers.
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Ivanti launches new integrated solutions to secure the 'everywhere workplace'
Wed, 27th Oct 2021
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Ivanti introduces three integrated solutions: Ivanti Neurons for Secure Access, Ivanti Neurons for PPM, and Ivanti Neurons for GRC.
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CrowdStrike extends AWS relationship, arms enterprises against cyber threats
Wed, 27th Oct 2021
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cloud services
CrowdStrike has released new features to the CrowdStrike Falcon platform that work with services from Amazon Web Services (AWS).
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James Arnold from Dell New Zealand shares his cancer story
Wed, 27th Oct 2021
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network infrastructure
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nz government
Dell Technologies director, James Arnold, prepares for a stem cell transplant amidst his battle with Mantle Cell Lymphoma.
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Forcepoint acquisition of Bitglass to disrupt cybersecurity industry
Wed, 27th Oct 2021
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Forcepoint has completed its acquisition of Bitglass, consolidating technologies for protecting people accessing business data.
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Does New Zealand have a chief information security officer?
Wed, 27th Oct 2021
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What’s the equivalent role in the government? Who holds it? And how does the position help protect New Zealand’s digital integrity?.
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Microsoft, Mandiant uncover Russian threat actor targeting cloud services
Wed, 27th Oct 2021
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cloud services
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advanced persistent threat protection
Mandiant and Microsoft identify new wave of cyberattacks by Nobelium, the Russian nation-state actor behind the SolarWinds supply chain attacks.
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Scale Computing and Acronis announce new Business Resilience System built for MSPs
Tue, 26th Oct 2021
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managed services
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advanced persistent threat protection
Scale Computing and Acronis have partnered to release a Business Resilience System for MSPs, offering instant recovery of critical workloads.
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How an intelligence-driven approach can close the XDR gap
Tue, 26th Oct 2021
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Extended detection and response (XDR) has become the white-hot name in the security world, writes Anomali senior VP and GM Stree Naidu.
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Notorious ransomware group REvil taken down in government fight back
Tue, 26th Oct 2021
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Multi-government effort takes down notorious ransomware group REvil, hijacking servers in cybercriminal takedown.
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COVID-19: Proof of vaccination phishing scam hits the web
Tue, 26th Oct 2021
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Phishing attacks exploiting COVID-19 vaccine certificates are on the rise, with scammers impersonating national health services.
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Stolen data spreading even faster on the dark web - report
Mon, 25th Oct 2021
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Increased volume of data breaches and more avenues for cybercriminals to monetise data has led to increased activity surrounding stolen data on the dark web.
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How retailers can keep staff and customers safe with Motorola solutions
Mon, 25th Oct 2021
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With Motorola’s range, retailers will have peace of mind that their store environment is always safe and providing the best shopping experience possible.
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What exactly is 5G security, and why is it essential?
Fri, 22nd Oct 2021
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breach prevention
Many things that make 5G so appealing, like the decreased latency and increased bandwidth, are also threats to security.
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NZ organisations see cybersecurity boost as TechnologyOne upgrades platform
Fri, 22nd Oct 2021
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cybersafety
The company has completed a ‘significant architectural redesign’ of its security in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - BeyondTrust CTO discusses common attack vectors in 2021
Fri, 22nd Oct 2021
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BeyondTrust's CTO, Marc Maiffret, discusses the recently released BeyondTrust Malware Threat Report 2021 in a TechDay interview.
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Productiv redefines employee experience with SaaS Intelligence solution
Fri, 22nd Oct 2021
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Productiv updates its SaaS Intelligence Platform to help CIOs improve governance, operational velocity, and employee engagement.