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Four arrested in email phishing scam
Fri, 4th Dec 2015
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Detective Inspector Stu Graham encourages all computer users to protect themselves by making themselves familiar with the various types of scams.
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Principals obligated to protect student data
Fri, 4th Dec 2015
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data protection
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dr
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wireless networks
Schools in New Zealand are being urged to switch from installed servers to cloud solutions to protect student data from hackers.
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Top 10 security threats for 2016
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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cyber attacks
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check point software
Check Point is anticipating the next wave of threats, hoping organisations can stay ahead of the evolving tactics of cybercriminals.
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Don't let cyber criminals take you down this holiday season
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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dlp
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Employees must stay vigilant during the holiday season as cyber criminals remain active, according to BAE Systems Applied Intelligence.
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Cyber security could come to affect your credit rating
Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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fintech
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cybersecurity
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finance, leasing & rental
When it comes to credit analysis, eventually cyber threats will be seen in a similar vein as other extraordinary event risks, such as natural disaster.
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No confidence in detecting sophisticated cyber attacks
Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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cybersecurity
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ey
88% of firms fear their cyber defenses fall short, EY global survey reveals urgent need for better cyber security.
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User credentials main reason for security breaches, says expert
Mon, 30th Nov 2015
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cybersecurity
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centrify
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apt
Compromised user credentials are the new normal, says Centrify, urging businesses to adopt measures to protect against cyber threats.
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How much do you value your digital life?
Fri, 27th Nov 2015
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storage
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dlp
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cybersecurity
Data loss has taken on a whole new meaning as people entirely store prized possessions such as photos, music and personal documents in digital formats.
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Duo brings Bit9 + Carbon Black security to Kiwi resellers
Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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endpoint protection
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edr
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personal computing devices
Duo NZ has inked a deal to distribute next-generation endpoint security vendor Bit9 + Carbon Black’s offerings in New Zealand.
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DDoS attacks target IT, telecoms and finance companies
Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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ddos
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
DDoS attacks are increasing, with one in four IT, telco and financial firms experiencing one in the last year alone, says Kaspersky Lab.
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Avoiding the pitfalls of free Wi-Fi
Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
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cloud services
Due to ubiquitous adoption of internet enabled mobile devices, consumer demand for 24/7 connectivity has never been greater.
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The Internet of Things will fail if security has no context
Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
It’s not just about protecting IoT devices but the entire ecosystem, from the customer to the partner, the cloud and everything else in between.
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Mako: Spark owed $26.9m, little chance of funds for unsecured creditors
Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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physical security
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mako networks
Spark NZ was owed $26.9 million when Mako Networks went into receivership, with little chance of unsecured creditors recouping their funds.
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Fortinet and IDC: The five stages of IT security
Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
From ad hoc to optimised: The IDC-Fortinet report unveils the universal journey of IT security, pressing firms to ascend five essential stages.
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New Zealand’s Government shines the spotlight on data security
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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data protection
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data privacy
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cloud services
The New Zealand government's approach to data security could benefit the commercial sector, says Greg Thomas of Unisys New Zealand.
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Business techniques used to combat cyberbullying
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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cyberbullying
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computer forensics nz
Computer Forensics NZ has developed a new technique to combat cyberbullying by collecting offensive texts or messages, even when they have been deleted.
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Kiwis overconfident when it comes to online security
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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symantec
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online security
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banking
Symantec says that despite the concern and awareness of cybercrime, consumers are overconfident in their online security behaviours.
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'Alarming' malware activity up 75%
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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cyber criminal
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infoblox
Soaring exploit kit use sees malware surge by 75%, as cybercriminals target users with automated attacks, Infoblox's DNS Threat Index reveals.
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New security app from ESET to protect children online
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
ESET launches new parental control app for Android devices in Asia Pacific, helping parents protect their children online.
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Fortinet 'secret' aces NSS Labs endpoint security test
Thu, 19th Nov 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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endpoint protection
One of Fortinet's best kept secrets has aced the latest NSS Labs enterprise endpoint protection test, with a 99.8% block rate, to win recommendation.