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Magnifying glass

AVG releases new privacy policy, challenges industry to follow

Wed, 16th Sep 2015
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AVG challenges industry with new one-page privacy policy, affirming commitment to users' right to control their information.
Millennials privacy yo

The generation most at risk of online threats in NZ? Millennials.

Wed, 16th Sep 2015
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wireless networks
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data privacy
New research reveals that millennials in New Zealand are the most at risk of online threats. #millennials #onlinesecurity.
Secuirty

Cisco leads the way in growing security appliance market

Tue, 15th Sep 2015
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network security
Security appliance market continuing on its growth trajectory for the first half of 2015, with Cisco continuing to lead the market.
Cloud

Fujitsu delivers Cloud Backup as a Service for hybrid IT

Tue, 15th Sep 2015
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hybrid cloud
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cloud services
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fujitsu
Fujitsu launches Cloud Backup as a Service Rapid Recovery Appliance, providing faster, more secure data protection.
Secrity ocnference

New Zealand Security Conference and Exhibition comes to Auckland

Tue, 15th Sep 2015
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cybersecurity
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risk management
The annual NZ Security Conference and Exhibition comes to Auckland this November, bringing with it a range of international speakers and presentations.
Virus

Hands-on Review: Trend Micro Maximum Security 10

Mon, 14th Sep 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
Review: New antivirus software impresses with easy installation and interactive interface. No major flaws found. Simple to use.
Security

Eset rolls out raft of business product updates

Mon, 14th Sep 2015
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malware
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endpoint protection
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edr
Eset has released the latest version of a number of its business offerings, providing a range of new features.
Bomb baby

SMEs choosing cyber security over customer convenience

Mon, 14th Sep 2015
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customers
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sme
Nearly all small business owners recognising the growing importance of cyber security, with the vast majority prioritising security over customers.
Cyber threat

Scammers pose as Microsoft, target New Zealanders

Mon, 14th Sep 2015
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email security
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
There has been a significant increase in reports of scammers trying to defraud people by claiming to be calling from Microsoft.
Iam

The key to security helping the business: Identity

Mon, 14th Sep 2015
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identity governance
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rsa security
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devs
Managing security around identities, access and the governance to systems is critical to maintaining secure systems.
Mobile secuirty

Mobile security threats and trends, according to Gartner

Fri, 11th Sep 2015
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
The threats to mobile security have not changed, but the consequences have, warns Dionisio Zumerle, research director at Gartner.
Software

Bitdefender to release new product line in 2016

Thu, 10th Sep 2015
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
The new product line uses machine learning algorithms to enable the system to fight off new and unknown threats.
Shield

Exeed takes on Webroot threat intelligence protection

Thu, 10th Sep 2015
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exeed
​Exeed has added what it calls 'a genuinely innovative' security offering to its cloud portfolio, signing a deal with cybersecurity vendor Webroot.
Cyber attacks ahead

Are you prepared for 'living off the land' attacks?

Wed, 9th Sep 2015
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malware
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network infrastructure
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cybersecurity
Organisations, particularly those that are housing valuable or sensitive information, need to be on alert for threats that use little to no malware.
In the red

Mako Networks debts top $30 million; $25m deficit expected

Wed, 9th Sep 2015
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physical security
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email security
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mako networks
​Failed network management company Mako Networks has liabilities of more than $30 million, with an estimated deficit of $25m expected.
Android army evil

Sophisticated malware resurfaces in Google Play apps

Tue, 8th Sep 2015
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cybersecurity
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google
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bitdefender
The Android.Trojan.MKero.A malware was originally distributed via third-party marketplace and local social networks in Eastern Europe late 2014.
Skype scam

Kiwis falling victim to 'intimate' Skype scams, warns NZ Police

Tue, 8th Sep 2015
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email security
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cybersecurity
New Zealand Police urge extreme online caution after six Kiwi men fall victim to intimate Skype blackmail scams in the past month.
Security sphere

Webroot takes aim at IoT with new security toolkit

Tue, 8th Sep 2015
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iot
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ai security
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Webroot has launched a security toolkit to help protect the internet of things, with cloud-based, real-time threat intelligence.
Phishig

SMX warns Kiwi companies of 'highly sophisticated' email scam

Mon, 7th Sep 2015
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Attackers are even following up with telephone calls prior to, as well as during, these attacks to further embellish the hoax.
Utm

WatchGuard claims only 'visionary' rank in UTM Magic Quadrant

Mon, 7th Sep 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
WatchGuard has been named the only 'visionary' in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for unified threat management, with another three companies named leaders.