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Nokia's latest Threat Intelligence Report: Smartphone malware skyrockets 400%

Tue, 28th Mar 2017
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Malware infections on smartphones rose nearly 400% in 2016, according to the latest Threat Intelligence Report from Nokia.
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Unstoppable: Ransomware will evolve – here's what you need to know

Thu, 26th Jan 2017
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Endpoint protection company CrowdStrike says that ransomware attacks are going to evolve rapidly, making it difficult for organisations to defend.
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InfraScale equips partners with tools to beat ransomware disasters

Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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InfraScale gears up partners with robust tools to combat the surge in ransomware, aiming to secure businesses against costly cyber threats.
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The odd, 8-year legacy of the Conficker worm

Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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Conficker's legacy lingers eight years after it first emerged, infecting 11 million devices worldwide and costing up to USD $9 billion in cleanup.
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Lack of vision and ability hindering CIOs in digital transformation

Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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Lack of vision, credibility, or ability to influence will keep 40% of CIOs from attaining leadership roles in enterprise DX by 2017.
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Internet of Things or Internet of Trouble?

Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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The recent cyber-attack in the US has raised concerns about the potential threat to New Zealand from the Internet of Things.
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APAC malware and botnet threats charge ahead rest of the world

Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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Fortinet's latest report has revealed global cyber threat trends, showing that malware and botnets are targeting APAC more than anywhere else.
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Arbor Networks marks 20 years of DDoS attacks against ISPs

Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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Arbor Networks has marked a worrying celebration: 20 years of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks that have attacked ISP networks.
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CDNetworks explains the brute force of XOR.DDoS attacks

Thu, 11th Aug 2016
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The XOR.DDoS creates huge volumes of of data and meaningless strings in a SYN flood attack, crippling Linux PCs - and Windows too, says CDNetworks.
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Secure the NEXT – Mitigate DDOS attacks

Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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There are more than 3.4 billion internet users globally with an estimated 6.4 billion IoT devices being connected, a burgeoning exchange ecosystem.
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Kiwi companies aren't prepared for DDoS attacks

Thu, 19th May 2016
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Most Kiwi firms are exposed to crippling DDoS attacks, with over 70% targeted last year and half suffering data theft, reports reveal.
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What is Disaster Recovery and why should your business have it?

Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
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20 years ago, disaster was usually delivered by Mother Nature as survival of the business depended on bricks and mortar. Today, that's all changed.
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Rethink data storage for SMBs

Mon, 25th May 2015
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Synology has a strong focus and dedication to the SME space, with solutions that are reliable, cost-effective, user-friendly and scalable.
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ANZ businesses recognising need for protection

Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
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Trend Micro has seen an eightfold increase in enquiries in the ANZ region in 2015, after analysts forecast another big year for data breaches.
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Channel players need to protect Kiwi businesses

Mon, 23rd Feb 2015
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NZ firms face rising cyber threats; experts urge channel players to boost email security and intelligence to safeguard businesses.
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Unlock the cloud, with no term contracts

Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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Cloud computing offers processing power that is scale-able and flexible, allowing organisations to vary their needs. However, the majority of NZ-based.
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ManageEngine - Changing the game in IT management

Wed, 30th Jul 2014
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ManageEngine is revolutionising the IT management software scene, providing adaptable solutions for businesses of any size.
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Renaissance - Where did it all go wrong...?

Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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Following a horrendous 2012 and a crippling 2013, The Channel examines where it all went wrong for the former Apple distributor.
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Academics to 'hack' an open textbook

Fri, 15th Nov 2013
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creative commons
This weekend, academics from New Zealand and Australia will collaboratively write – or hack - an open textbook.
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Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear

Thu, 14th Nov 2013
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A sceptical iOS user tries the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear, finding unexpected merits but room for improvement.