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Ddos

DDoS attacks on the rise, how will you respond?

Wed, 28th Jan 2015
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Rising DDoS threat looms as businesses face increasing attack size and complexity, with data centres as prime targets - Arbor Networks.
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Was Facebook hacked last night?

Wed, 28th Jan 2015
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Facebook and Instagram went down for an hour, sending hipsters, humble braggers and creeps into a panic. #socialmediameltdown2015.
Cyber

ANZ IT professionals expect to face a cyber attack in 2015

Thu, 22nd Jan 2015
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Finding and retaining skilled cybersecurity employees is a key challenge, with only 43% of ANZ IT professionals stating they feel the organisation wou.
Facebook

Why Facebook at Work isn't going to work

Thu, 22nd Jan 2015
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Facebook's new Facebook at Work initiative may face obstacles including privacy concerns and mixing personal and work profiles, says researcher.
Mobility

Mobile Mentor partners with Telesign to boost mobile security offerings

Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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Mobile Mentor has brought on Telesign as a partner, adding mobile enabled two factor authentication (2FA) services to its portfolio for ANZ businesses.
Byod

Commvault endpoint data protection strengthens enterprise BYOD initiatives

Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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Commvault launches new Simpana for Endpoint Data Protection, ensuring data safety for the mobile workforce amidst rising global breaches.
Cloud

Intra-region integration driving cloud services in Asia/Pacific, including NZ

Mon, 19th Jan 2015
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Growth in Asia/Pacific's cloud services, including NZ, set to hit $7.4B in 2015, driven by intra-region integration and tech advancements.
Credit cards

Cyber attacks target New Zealand charities

Fri, 16th Jan 2015
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New Zealand charities hit by cyber attacks, with NetSafe reporting automated attempts to validate stolen credit cards.
Onwards and upwards

PS: Duo's adding professional services

Fri, 16th Jan 2015
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Demand from resellers for contractors to help with security deployments and prevent delays in projects has spurred distributor Duo to create a new business.
Security hybrid

F5 jumps onto the cloud bandwagon, sets sights on NZ

Thu, 15th Jan 2015
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cloud services
F5 Networks has launched Silverline and says they have already had a lot of interest in the New Zealand market.
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LinkedIn Alert: Scammers use security update to phish for credentials

Thu, 15th Jan 2015
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email security
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cybersecurity
Scammers are exploiting a bogus LinkedIn security update to phish for credentials, warns Symantec. Users should enable two-step verification for protection.
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Greens call for opposition involvement in hiring of new GCSB director

Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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green party
Greens demand cross-party say in new GCSB chief's hiring to ensure political neutrality, amid criticisms of the current system.
Anonymous

Anonymous threatens cyber-revenge after Paris terror attack

Mon, 12th Jan 2015
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In response to the Charlie Hebdo massacre, Anonymous has announced a cyber war on jihadists, vowing to shut down terror-linked accounts.
Kim

Sony vs North Korea - everything you need to know

Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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The Sony cyber attack, involving Seth Rogen, North Korea, and President Obama, was one of the biggest scandals of last year.
Azure

Microsoft makes Azure faster, bigger and more open

Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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data protection
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datacentre infrastructure
Microsoft expands Azure with secure Key Vault, bigger VMs, and Docker support, boosting data protection and application deployment.
Dislike social media

The biggest social media security threats of 2015

Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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social media
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cyber attacks
Bitdefender, security software solutions provider, has released its social media security threat predictions for 2015.
Virus alert

Macro-based malware is back, says Microsoft

Thu, 8th Jan 2015
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malware
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
The Microsoft Malware Protection Centre (MMPC) has released a blog post to inform people macro-based malware is being used more frequently.
Phones

Industry-first data plan to separate business and personal mobile data

Wed, 7th Jan 2015
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commerce systems
Good Technology unveils Good Work with Data, the first plan to split business and personal mobile data, redefining BYOD landscapes.
Crime fighter

Wynyard Group chosen to fight crime and terrorism

Wed, 7th Jan 2015
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cybersecurity
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wynyard group
Wynyard Group secures $3.2m deal to bolster global fight against crime and terrorism, leveraging its advanced analytics.
Byod

Improve productivity with BYOD

Tue, 30th Dec 2014
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network security
Access versus security - it shouldn't be a trade-off, says Fortinet's Scott Cowen. He offers some security tips for the mobile workforce.