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VPN

Norton AntiTrack launches in New Zealand for better online privacy

The new privacy offering looks to help users control their digital footprints by preventing websites from tracking and profiling users in ways regular private browsers and VPNs don't.

Malware

New Zealanders hit hard by trackers according to new Norton research

Online tracking and subsequent security threats have become increasingly prevalent in New Zealand, with NortonLifeLock research revealing some alarming statistics.

VPN

Surfshark adds a website safety warning feature to its browser extension

Surfshark created website safety warning feature that encourages people to be more mindful about the data they are giving to websites and digital platforms.

Cybersecurity

Google unveils new protections for Enhanced Safe Browsing in Chrome

Enhanced Safe Browsing users are successfully phished 35% less than other users.

Cybersecurity

Avast Secure Browser comes to Android

Avast Secure Browser has been a mainstay for the security platform in Windows and Mac, and this is the first time it has come to mobile.

SaaS

McAfee announces new acquisition as it moves toward browser isolation

The acquisition of Light Point Securitywill supplement McAfee’s existing inbound and outbound protection for all web and cloud traffic, according to McAffee.

Cybersecurity

New study details how easy it is for hackers to steal your data

It’s no secret that web browsers store a substantial amount of sensitive information about their users - hackers are taking advantage of this.

Malware

Menlo Security closes $40m funding round to expand malware isolation tech

Menlo Security has successfully closed a Series C funding round to the tune of US$40 million this week, bringing its total funding to $85 million.

Browser

Menlo Security selects Edvance as Hong Kong & Macau distributor

Menlo Security has signed a distribution agreement with Hong Kong-based Edvance to distribute its browser isolation platform across both Hong

Malware

ESET uncovers stealthy Stantinko malware's click fraud prowess

ESET has spotted a malware strain that tricks users into downloading pirated software from dummy torrent sites.

Endpoint Protection

Ingram Micro signs on as distie for Menlo Security's browser isolation platform

Ingram Micro has scored distribution rights for Menlo Security's browser isolation platform across Singapore and Thailand.

Mozilla

Bye bye, NPAPI: Mozilla issues critical update to Firefox, disables plugins

Firefox has disabled all NPAPI plugin capability except Flash. Common plugins such as Adobe Acrobat, Java and Microsoft Silverlight no longer load.

Collaboration

Polycom predicts the future of the NZ workplace in 2015

Collaboration technologies are ushering in a next generation workplace that is more productive, efficient and delivers meaningful cost savings to organisations of all sizes across New Zealand.

Cybersecurity

Kiwi encrypted cloud-based proofing tool a world first

PageProof is a fully encrypted browser based tool for creators of any kind to receive feedback and collaborate on documents.

Browser

How to bork your hard drive with HTML5

In a fascinating glimpse into how bugs are found and exploited (and reported to browser developers) an HTML5 fail is brought to our attention by Michael McKinnon, security advisor at AVG.