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More than a million lost to online scams during March
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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The national cybersafety organisation has recorded more than $1m lost to online scams during March and is seeing smartphones and tablets increasingly.

Inquiry into GCSB spying claims confirmed
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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inspector general of intelligence and security
Office of the Inspector General of Intelligence & Security will investigate allegations of GCSB interception of communications in the South Pacific.

Security vendors' tough battle in SMB market
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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network security
Small businesses worldwide increased content security spend by 9.6% in 2014, representing 28% of total enterprise content security market.

Kiwi SMEs, insure against cyber attacks or pay the price
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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insurance
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Kiwi companies are underestimating the risks of cyber attacks, even though there's a growing number of incidents as threats become more sophisticated.

Widespread malware threat on Android devices
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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smartphones
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malware
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gaming
Half of Android users at risk as a new malware threat lets attackers swap safe apps for malicious ones, claims Palo Alto Networks.

Warning: Ransomware email campaign on a rampage
Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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malware
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ransomware
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breach prevention
Official alert: a severe ransomware email scheme masquerading as job applications threatens to encrypt UK IT systems.

Check Point ups anti-malware campaign with threat extraction service for documents
Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
Check Point launches a revolutionary threat extraction service to cleanse documents of all malware, promising real-time network defence.

Vulnerable mobile apps ‘just waiting to be exploited’
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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smartphones
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devops
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encryption
Hackers target weak mobile apps, with AVG's CTO warning they're ripe for data theft and urging developers and stores to tighten security.

Social media phishing attacks pose large threat to businesses
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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network infrastructure
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phishing
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email security
Dell's Ian Hodge says cyber criminals are evolving their methods of phishing attacks, using social media to hook people and expose vulnerabilities.

Cyber security & risk management - what your enterprise needs to consider
Wed, 18th Mar 2015
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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ncsc
New Zealand National Cyber Security Centre: Cyber Security & Risk Management – Issues for consideration at Board Level.

Double-digit shipment growth for booming security appliance market
Wed, 18th Mar 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Bolstered by the increasing propensity for malicious attacks, the security appliance market has experienced double-digit shipment growth and 8.6% reve.

Kiwi Yahoo users' passwords safe...for now
Tue, 17th Mar 2015
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cybersecurity
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yahoo xtra
While the new option may make it easier for users to login, it potentially makes it much easier for hackers to break into Yahoo accounts.

Good Technology makes a play in the wearable security market
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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data protection
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iot
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apps
Good Technology has leaped aboard the wearables bandwagon, upgrading their enterprise mobile data security platform.

Why the partner-customer relationship is crucial for cyber security
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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partner programmes
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partners
The security landscape is changing, with threats as well as solutions becoming more sophisticated, and in this space it's imperative channel partners.

Cyber-espionage attacks are more sophisticated than ever
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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kaspersky
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apt
New cyber-espionage attacks are becoming more sophisticated and are flying under the radar of increasingly effective detection systems.

Imation targets enterprises with SDMA offering
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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imation
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nexsan
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ironkey
Imation unveils Secure Data Movement Architecture giving enterprises a smarter, safer and more efficient way to protect high-value data files.

Speed of tech change proving scary for CEOs
Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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3d printing
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pwc
The speed of technological change is the biggest technology concern for Kiwi CEOs – outstripping even security concerns – according to PwC.

Top 5 ways to stay safe online during the Cricket World Cup
Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
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cricket world cup
As the Cricket World Cup bowls over fans, learn the top 5 cyber-safety tips to dodge online threats, advises Trend Micro.

New journey ahead for security vendors and resellers
Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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soc
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Vendors and resellers alike are embarking on a new journey in security, according to newly appointed CISO for enterprise security vendor Blue Coat.

Police warn Kiwis over latest text scam
Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
The New Zealand Police are warning Kiwis against responding to a text message about a vital transaction from a bank in London.