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Dotcom: “We'll close one of the Five Eyes…”

Tue, 16th Sep 2014
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Met with rapturous applause from a jam-packed Auckland Town Hall, Kim Dotcom's 'Moment of Truth' event last night has sent shockwaves across the country.
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'Moment of truth' as Dotcom ramps up PM spying pressure...

Mon, 15th Sep 2014
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PM John Key's assurances on no mass surveillance to be tested, Internet Party leader says resignation if false.
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19 in a row as Cisco steals the security appliance show...

Mon, 15th Sep 2014
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The security appliance market continues to see positive momentum, with the industry recording its 19th consecutive quarter of positive growth.
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The never-ending security challenge... How do resellers stay on top?

Mon, 15th Sep 2014
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As cyber threats evolve, experts reveal how staying vigilant is crucial for resellers to protect customer networks amidst increased complexity.
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Vodafone NZ: Security threats becoming more sinister...

Mon, 15th Sep 2014
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Colin James, Vodafone New Zealand head of security, puts forward the telco perspective on security and how increasing threats are impacting your customers.
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DC makes instant ANZ impact at Palo Alto Networks...

Fri, 12th Sep 2014
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Distribution Central named ANZ Distribution Partner of the Year and APAC Distributor of the Year by Palo Alto Networks.
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Cisco NZ: Malware by any other name...

Fri, 12th Sep 2014
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Cisco NZ's Sikking shines light on the evolving malware threat, urging a new approach to security amid rising cybercrime sophistication.
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Cyber security a challenge for students...

Fri, 12th Sep 2014
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Students gear up for a 'zombie apocalypse' cyber challenge at the University of Waikato to hone their skills and connect with industry experts.
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'Evolution not revolution' for new WatchGuard ANZ boss

Thu, 11th Sep 2014
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WatchGuard's new country manager for Australia and New Zealand is promising 'evolution, not revolution' as he takes over the security vendor's top role locally.
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29 data losses per day as ANZ companies struggle with security

Thu, 11th Sep 2014
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Data loss events have affected 90% of Australian and New Zealand organisations, according Check Point Software Technologies' 2014 Security Report.
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'Lower-end modems' root cause of Spark outage...

Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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Spark NZ attributes major outage to outdated modems, exploited in a DDoS attack aiming at Eastern Europe, now boosting user security.
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Dell Software's position on mitigating mobile threats

Sun, 7th Sep 2014
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Resellers can help customers mitigate mobile security threats and increase company productivity, says Ian Hodge, Dell Software ANZ managing director.
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ESET offers tips to phish out fakes on back of YouTube scam

Sat, 6th Sep 2014
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ESET advises heightened vigilance as phishing scams mimic YouTube alerts, urging users to verify email legitimacy to avoid falling victim to fraud.
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StorageCraft explains why your guest should do the hard work in Virtual backup and recovery...

Fri, 5th Sep 2014
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Sometimes, it's good to let the guest do the hard work, rather than the host – especially when it comes to backup and recovery.
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“Outraged” Apple passes celebrity hacking book… defends iCloud security

Fri, 5th Sep 2014
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Apple has shunned responsibility for the recent celebrity iCloud hackings, claiming its operating systems were not at fault for breach.
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Data centre security: Moving beyond prevention...

Fri, 5th Sep 2014
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When it comes to gateway and data centre security, there's one aspect grabbing attention – and it's not a specific technology, as Heather Wright discovers.
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Why cyber security risks should be on the agenda for company directors...

Thu, 4th Sep 2014
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Company directors urged to prioritise cyber security to safeguard businesses and stakeholder interests, per Palo Alto Networks guidance.
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Dell ANZ opens the door to business agility...

Thu, 4th Sep 2014
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It's time to turn the security paradigm around so it enables business agility, argues Dell Software's Ian Hodge.
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Acronis buys back up firm to bolster cloud offering

Thu, 4th Sep 2014
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Acronis acquires BackupAgent to enhance its cloud backup services, promising advanced data protection for service providers.
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Trend Micro: Mobile threat no passing fad

Wed, 3rd Sep 2014
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Mobile threats are on the rise and users need to take precautions, says Trend Micro, with two million mobile malware/high-risk apps already detected this year.