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Threats

FireEye extends threat intelligence for enterprise

Tue, 13th Oct 2015
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The release enables enterprises to adapt endpoint protection utilising new visibility into their endpoint and insight from cloud and real-time feeds.
Byod

Five steps to maximise BYOD benefits without compromising data

Tue, 13th Oct 2015
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Unlock the potential of BYOD with Acronis' five steps, ensuring flexibility without forsaking corporate data security.
Online shopping

Quality over security for Kiwi online shoppers

Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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commerce systems
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Quality is top concern for Asia Pacific consumers shopping online, says Visa survey. Payment security is less of a concern.
Pou

ESET warns of fake apps bypassing Google Play security

Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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malware
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cybersecurity
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google
Android users have been getting more than they bargained for when downloading some apps, with Google Play security failing to pick up some malware.
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Digital businesses affecting information security, says Gartner

Thu, 8th Oct 2015
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analyst report
Gartner warns of new cybersecurity frontiers as digital businesses evolve, with a push towards protecting the IoT's burgeoning 'edge'.
Threat

CyberArk acquires privilege management vendor Viewfinity

Thu, 8th Oct 2015
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connector systems
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cyberark
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partners
CyberArk is acquiring privilege management and threat detection vendor Viewfinity, with the deal welcomed by local distributor Connector Systems.
Hacked

Drive-by downloads proving popular amongst hackers

Thu, 8th Oct 2015
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f-secure
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drive-by dowloads
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hacking
Hackers are favouring drive-by downloads to bypass email attachment aversion, exploiting links to access personal data, F-Secure warns.
Saas

Explosion of SaaS applications in enterprise causing security concerns

Thu, 8th Oct 2015
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saas
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network infrastructure
The increase in SaaS adoption has the potential to introduce new security risks or allow unauthorised access to sensitive data.
Confidence

The state of information security: Kiwi businesses not confident

Thu, 8th Oct 2015
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cybersecurity
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pwc
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partners
NZ organisations trust their suppliers and believe that they will simply do the right thing despite the absence of security obligations in contracts.
Cloud hybrid

Trend Micro helps enterprise with hybrid IT infrastructures

Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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data protection
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cloud services
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trend micro
Enterprises are adopting a hybrid approach to IT infrastructure to leverage the benefits of combining cloud and existing infrastructure.
Apple

Bitdefender launches latest Antivirus for Mac, says it 100% effective

Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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cybersecurity
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apple
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bitdefender
Bitdefender launches new Antivirus for Mac, proven 100% effective in independent tests, aims to eliminate adware and malicious programmes.
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FireEye and F5 partner up to help CISOs

Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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ddos
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
FireEye and F5 Networks unite to bolster the cyber defence of Asia Pacific enterprises, merging advanced threat protection with robust application delivery.
Sold

Mako Networks sold to US provider

Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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physical security
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risk & compliance
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United States telecommunications service provider D&S Communications has acquired the assets of Mako Networks from the company's receivers.
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Rackspace ups its cloud security game

Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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multi-cloud
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cloud services
Rackspace is launching new managed security and compliance services to protect against cyber threats in the digital age.
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Acronis looks to roll out quantum encryption solutions

Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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data protection
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dr
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encryption
Acronis has partnered with ID Quantique to bring quantum-safe encryption to its cloud solutions, protecting data from future security threats.
Iphone6s header

Top tips to secure your new iPhone

Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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apple
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symantec
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apple iphone
Protect your iPhone investment - Key steps to assure your data and device remain secure as iPhone mania grips Apple enthusiasts.
Burglars

Burglars using social media to target victims

Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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cybersecurity
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social media
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vivint
Burglars are increasingly using social media to target potential victims, warns security expert Marsden Hulme. Be careful what you post online.
Cyber attack

Organisations unprepared for the greatest security risks, survey finds

Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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breach prevention
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cyberark
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cyber attacks
Cyber attackers posing as legitimate insiders represent the greatest security risks to organisations, according to a new survey by CyberArk.
Av

AVG ramps up security offerings with new Business Edition

Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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dr
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endpoint protection
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edr
Artificial intelligence, crowd intelligence technology and streamlined installation feature in AVG's new suite, which offers new value for resellers.
Fortinet security watch story

Security the common thread in all managed services offerings

Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
No other industry moves as fast a network security. And nowhere is this more dramatic than in the provision of managed services.