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Employees cause security concerns

Thu, 16th Jun 2011
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New Zealand businesses are concerned about security breaches stemming from staff mistakes, a recent survey from Symantec shows.
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AVG wanting new Resellers in NZ

Wed, 15th Jun 2011
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AVG unveils reseller program in NZ, offering partners the chance to win $5,000 of stock with a minimum $250 spend by July.
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'No magic bullet' to prevent cyber attacks, says analyst

Wed, 15th Jun 2011
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A recent spate of cyber attacks, including on the International Monetary Fund, have brought to light the high stakes involved iin online security.
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'Hacker resistant' password authentication

Fri, 10th Jun 2011
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In response to rising high-profile cyber breaches, a British firm unveils Pin+, a pattern-based system aiming to provide robust, hacker-resistant passwords.
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Sony hacked again; more user details compromised

Fri, 3rd Jun 2011
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Sony suffers another major data breach as hacker group Lulzsec leaks personal details of over 1 million users.
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Apple releases MacDefender update

Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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In response to mounting criticism, Apple has issued a crucial MacDefender malware removal update for OSX, now available via Software Update preferences.
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Clearswift strengthens NZ presence with Connector Systems

Mon, 30th May 2011
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Clearswift partners with Connector Systems to distribute software in New Zealand, boosting its presence in the Asia Pacific region.
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MacDefender malware variant requires no password

Thu, 26th May 2011
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A new variant of the Mac Defender fake anti-virus malware that does not require an admin password to run, has been reported.
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Chris Barton joins web security vendor

Wed, 18th May 2011
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Chris Barton, with a legacy of elevating brands in NZ, steps into a strategic role at Clearswift, aiming to strengthen partner bonds in APAC.
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Editor's choice: Norton 360 Version 5.0

Wed, 18th May 2011
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Norton 360 Version 5.0 offers minimal new features, but excels in performance and user experience, earning our Editor's Choice for a third year.
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Symantec - '100k Facebook apps may be leaking user data'

Wed, 11th May 2011
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Symantec reveals up to 100k Facebook apps could be leaking user data, with millions of accounts potentially compromised.
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Vendors report - Datastor Forum - Part 1

Wed, 11th May 2011
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Datastor Forum 2011 in Auckland and Wellington gathers 25 vendors for tech insights in storage, virtualisation and teleconferencing. #Datastor2011.
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Hendry in as GM at AVG

Tue, 10th May 2011
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Sam Hendry joins AVG as the new general manager, bringing extensive experience in government and IT. Hendry aims to bolster the company's ambitious growth.
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Macs face first virus threat

Wed, 4th May 2011
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Macs face unprecedented virus threat with OSX/MacDefender.A, tricking users with bogus malware scans. A concerning first for Apple devotees.
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Ex-hacker hired to protect the internet

Fri, 29th Apr 2011
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Former hacker Jeff Moss is now ICANN's Chief Security Officer, leveraging his insider expertise to bolster global internet safety.
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WatchGuard refreshes channel programme

Fri, 29th Apr 2011
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WatchGuard Technologies revitalises its ANZ channel program with free training for partners, aiming to bolster product knowledge and sales.
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Symantec Partner Programme Q&A

Thu, 28th Apr 2011
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Channel Sales Director Jeff Arndt explains the benefits of the recently enhanced Symantec Partner Programme for New Zealand resellers.
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SonicWall's Redman resigns

Thu, 21st Apr 2011
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Dean Redman resigns from SonicWall, with Richard Ting stepping in amid the search for a new ANZ country manager, promising steady growth.
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Beware the Will & Kate wedding spam

Thu, 21st Apr 2011
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Cybercriminals are on the lookout to capitalise on the mass of online activity surrounding the upcoming royal wedding.
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New Norton betas available for free download

Wed, 20th Apr 2011
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Symantec unveils free Norton 2012 betas, boasting faster scans, less memory usage, and enhanced security measures.