File Sharing news stories
Data breach
UPDATED: RBNZ ascribes data breach to third-party file sharing service
“The nature and extent of information that has been potentially accessed is still being determined, but it may include some commercially and personally sensitive information,” says RBNZ Governor.
Remote Working
Dropbox adds new features for people working from home
“We’re working quickly to provide new features to help people stay better organised in all aspects of their lives so they can focus on what really matters - like health and family.”
Collaboration
Hyland helps businesses stay connected during pandemic
Hyland is pitching in to help organisations ride out the COVID-19 pandemic and relieve some of its effects on day-to-day business.
Partner Programme
Dropbox updates partner programme as remote working skyrockets
The file-sharing and management company is aiming to embed its place in the IT channel both regionally and globally.
Storage
QNAP releases two new JBOD enclosure models
The multi-platform 8-bay desktop TL-D800C and 12-bay rackmount TL-R1200C-RP USB 3.2 Gen 2 JBOD storage enclosure.
Cybersecurity
Acronis steps up protection offering for businesses
The company aims to provide a secure collaboration environment for remote workers.
Encryption
Mozilla launches Firefox Send, an encrypted file transfer service
Mozille Firefox has launched a free encrypted file transfer service that allows people to securely share files from any web browser – not just Firefox.
Apple
Independent workers in luck as Dropbox unveils new product
“In this new world, it’s critical to deliver a phenomenal first impression, every time.”
Dropbox
Dropbox goes all out in rebrand, positions itself as creative collaboration platform
Users will begin to see Dropbox’s new look, from the website to products, over the next few weeks.
Enterprise
Enterprise file sync and share comes of age
The workforce needs to access all relevant documents, files, and information via any screen, from any location, at any time.
Dropbox
When it comes to file sharing in the cloud, Dropbox takes the cake
Dropbox has been named a leader in ‘The Forrester Wave: Enterprise File Sync and Share Platforms, Cloud Solutions, Q1 2016’ report.
Cloud
Forrester dubs Intralinks a 'leader' for file sync and share platform
“It’s especially gratifying to be cited for our strong security, governance and rights management."
Piracy
Do you care where your illegally downloaded files come from?
“While punishment risk and penalty size reduce unlawful behaviour, they are not the only factors that do so."
Cloud
Revera: Three reasons to connect your file server to the cloud
With this technology, mobile workers are able to securely access files from anywhere and sync their handiwork.
Endpoint Protection
Commvault addresses file sharing security concerns
IT is losing its grip on corporate data through the combination of poor data governance and an increasing reliance on insecure file sharing solutions.
Apple
Acronis launches file sharing solution for the modern business
Acronis Access Connect is a file and print sharing solution for SMEs and enterprises working in Apple, Android and Windows environments.
Gaming
The Pirate Bay scoffs at search ban suggestion
RIAA says search engines should block illegal file sharing sites – why the most popular site of all thinks it’s a good idea.
Copyright
InternetNZ launches 3 Strikes site
People and businesses advised to prepare for new copyright law.
Copyright
Copyright Infringement law: Submission deadline 5pm today
The deadline for submissions on the Copyright (Infringing File Sharing) regulations is today at 5pm.
File Sharing
Android app points the finger at file-sharers
Android.Walkinwat is the first mobile phone threat that slaps the wrists of users who illegally download files from unauthorised sites.
Cybersecurity
Your data is at risk
There is no escape and your data is at risk. Here is my challenge to you. Rethink the way you transfer information.