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Hands-on Review: The OPPO Reno 10x Zoom - no fumbling around for the right lens
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The OPPO Reno 10x Zoom - no fumbling around for the right lens

OPPO's Reno Series dazzles with top-notch camera tech and user-friendly features, set to innovate NZ's mobile scene.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2019

Global Stories

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Security experts weigh in on Microsoft Azure security holes
Public Cloud

Security experts weigh in on Microsoft Azure security holes

The vulnerabilities currently putting Azure customers at risk are just the latest in a staggering number of crippling threats in internet software.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
Black market dedicated solely to data leaks emerges - report
Malware

Black market dedicated solely to data leaks emerges - report

Ransomware attacks are gaining momentum globally across industries, and businesses are being warned against a black market dedicated solely to data leaks.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Jun 2021
Palo Alto Networks establishes cybersecurity consulting group Unit 42
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks establishes cybersecurity consulting group Unit 42

The group will help enterprises respond to emerging threats as they navigate an increase in costly, crippling cyberattacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Apr 2021
Cybercriminals target COVID-19 vaccine - report
Health Technologies

Cybercriminals target COVID-19 vaccine - report

Attackers did not spare clinics where COVID-19 patients were being treated or pharmaceutical sites where vaccine research was being conducted.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
Game review: Ride 4 (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Ride 4 (PC)

Milestone, free of the licencing restraints of the excellent MotoGP franchise gives us more bikes to play with in Ride 4.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Oct 2020
Juniper Networks inspires overarching approach to connected security
Firewalls

Juniper Networks inspires overarching approach to connected security

While Juniper is most well-known for its hardware products such as firewalls, routers, switches, and WiFi access points, these are all security products too.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Jul 2020
Businesses unprepared for bot attacks, despite awareness
Cybersecurity

Businesses unprepared for bot attacks, despite awareness

Many businesses are aware of the threat of bot attacks, but believe they have the problem under control and are not adequately prepared for the level of risk.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2020
A security by design approach for cybersecurity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

A security by design approach for cybersecurity

Your website faces attacks from nefarious elements with financial gain and industrial sabotage high on their list of motivations.

By Reciprocity • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2020
Survey: poor backup planning can cripple online retail
Disaster Recovery

Survey: poor backup planning can cripple online retail

New survey finds one in four retailers have permanently lost critical business data, damaging sales and revenue.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2020
Australian employees are weakening organisations' security posture - report
Hybrid & Remote Work

Australian employees are weakening organisations' security posture - report

A Kaspersky report reveals almost half of all 2019 security incidents in Australian firms stem from 'inappropriate IT use' by employees.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2020
WhiteHawk delivers cybersecurity amid heightened threats
Supply Chain

WhiteHawk delivers cybersecurity amid heightened threats

Nation-state attacks have targeted telecommunications and internet service providers, government organisations, and other institutions globally.

By Meagan Evans • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
NSFOCUS releases cloud DDoS protection offering
Cloud Security

NSFOCUS releases cloud DDoS protection offering

DDoS attacks are one of the most complex threats that businesses face, with just a few minutes of downtime proving costly for organisations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2019
Vocus slams ComCom mobile review as “disgraceful”
Unified Communications

Vocus slams ComCom mobile review as “disgraceful”

Vocus criticises Commerce Commission for considering mobile market healthy and claims NZ MVNOs aren't working.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 20th May 2019
Teradata leads data management, according to Gartner report
Data Analytics

Teradata leads data management, according to Gartner report

Teradata tops Gartner's data management report, securing the highest scores in all use cases and reinforcing its leadership in pervasive data intelligence.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2019
Developing APAC countries most vulnerable to malware - Microsoft
Malware

Developing APAC countries most vulnerable to malware - Microsoft

The Asia-Pacific region remains a prime target for cybercriminals, according to Microsoft's Security Intelligence Report.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2019

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Ransomware declining, but businesses must still be on guard – ExtraHop
Malware

Ransomware declining, but businesses must still be on guard – ExtraHop

Aussie firms face ongoing ransomware threats, with attacks shifting to critical systems, crippling operations.

By Barbara Kay • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2019