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Watch out... growing security vendor reports record financials

Mon, 20th Jan 2014
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WatchGuard Technologies sets new company record with its financial results for Q4 2013, driven by the October launch of WatchGuard Dimension.
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Improve cloud security... sack Senior Managers

Mon, 20th Jan 2014
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Survey reveals senior managers as major threats to cloud security, sparking calls for a drastic reshuffle at the top for better compliance.
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Sun not yet set on Microsoft's Windows XP support threat

Sat, 18th Jan 2014
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Microsoft has extended support for Windows XP until July, but has stressed that it is not a supported operating system.
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Hackers target your fridge and TV

Fri, 17th Jan 2014
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Hackers exploit 'smart' gadgets, sending spam from fridges and TVs. A call for tighter security in the rising Internet of Things era.
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Telecom warns Kiwis over Yahoo Xtra spam attacks

Thu, 16th Jan 2014
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Telecom Retail CEO Chris Quin is today warning Yahoo Xtra customers about a spam email circulating around some Yahoo Xtra email accounts.
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Kiwis beware… of Inland Revenue email scare

Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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Inland Revenue warns New Zealanders about malicious emails posing as tax department, highlights potential identity theft risk.
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How much would you pay for privacy?

Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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Social networks are facing accusations of mishandling user data. It's time to give control back to consumers. @Gartner_inc.
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Why security networks need to grow up...

Tue, 14th Jan 2014
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Cybersecurity must evolve, demanding more skilled human intervention and a shift away from outdated models to combat advanced threats, says expert.
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Blue Coat and Check Point extend security partnership

Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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Check Point to become primary provider and deliver frontline support for the Blue Coat X-Series in the network security firewall market.
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Former Symantec VP wins Arbor Networks presidency race

Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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Arbor Networks appoints Matthew Moynahan as president, replacing Colin Doherty. Moynahan has previously held various executive positions.
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4 reasons behind the growing interest in IT risk

Thu, 9th Jan 2014
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Exploring why IT risk interest is surging: Board members focus on cybersecurity, driven by lack of understanding and pressures to disclose.
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4.6m Snapchat users hacked

Fri, 3rd Jan 2014
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Snapchat security breach results in 4.6 million user accounts being hacked with information available for download.
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Social media scammers to double holiday profit

Mon, 30th Dec 2013
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Holiday season alert: Scammers set to double profits on social media with a surge in Christmas and charity scams. Stay vigilant online.
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Fortinet's Top 5 threat predictions for 2014…

Mon, 23rd Dec 2013
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Fortinet unveils top 5 cybersecurity threats for 2014, including Android malware expansion and increased encryption.
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Symantec's NZ channel presence increases with exclusive Westcon deal

Mon, 23rd Dec 2013
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With a greater focus on the New Zealand channel, Symantec's refreshed market strategy means good news for the local market.
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Symantec offering enables data centres to adopt SSDs

Fri, 20th Dec 2013
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Symantec's new software propels data centres into the future, enabling them to adopt SSDs for 400% faster access to critical data.
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WatchGuard: Top 8 security predictions for 2014

Fri, 20th Dec 2013
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Could a Hollywood hack come true? Will there be a US Healthcare.gov data breach? Should you expect CryptoLocker clones?.
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Xtracta: Disaster recovery and data loss prevention

Thu, 19th Dec 2013
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Data protection, both physical and digital are key parts to protecting a business, organization or even an individual from loss of critical information.
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One in eight NZ business IPs exposed on weekly basis

Wed, 18th Dec 2013
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New research reveals 1 in 8 NZ business IPs face weekly web threats, with Australia higher at 1 in 5, spotlighting regional cybersecurity concerns.
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Wellington Council privacy breach - FAQ

Mon, 16th Dec 2013
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Wellington City Council alerts after a privacy breach involving 120,000 Kiwis' parking data by contractor Tenix Solutions.