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Australia facing 'systematic and wilful degradation of human rights online'

Tue, 15th May 2018
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data privacy
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australian government
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privacy awareness week
Digital Rights Watch believes Australians' human rights are being 'severely breached' through the actions of private organisations and governments.
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What cyber security needs to go beyond the network

Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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Forward thinking companies are going beyond penetration testing to employ a more holistic approach to cyber security.
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Hands-on Review: Norton WiFi Privacy, is it worth the price?

Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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gaming
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vpns
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digital entertainment
Security threats are a major concern, and these threats are only becoming more prominent as we connect more devices to the internet.
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Symantec Web Security adds support for Microsoft Azure

Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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public cloud
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cloud security
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microsoft
Symantec's Web Security Service now supports Microsoft Azure and Office 365, enhancing security and easing hybrid cloud adoption for enterprises.
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AU Govt warned to take hard look in mirror after UK 'Snooper's Charter' ruled illegal

Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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surveillance
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law
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digital rights watch
This week the UK Court of Appeal ruled that surveillance under the UK Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Act was illegal.
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ZeroStack announces cloud innovation partner program

Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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devops
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partner programmes
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apm
ZeroStack launches its inaugural Cloud Innovation Partner Program to aid resellers in offering affordable, high-performance private cloud solutions globally.
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Wellington social enterprise launches web app for volunteers

Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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uc
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collaboration
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social enterprise
New social enterprise web app, Collaborate, connects volunteers with opportunities, launching on October 25 with 300 beta testers.
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Big win for Microsoft as Symantec moves to Azure

Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Symantec will move its data servers to Microsoft Azure cloud – a key step in the company's initiative to adopt a hybrid cloud strategy.
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Hands-on Review: Norton WiFi Privacy

Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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gaming
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vpns
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digital entertainment
Norton WiFi Privacy, more than just a VPN, offers users encryption not just from crooks, but from prying eyes and geoblocks.
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Singapore - a hotspot for ZeroStack's private cloud business

Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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private cloud
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cloud services
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zerostack
ZeroStack's private cloud business is booming in Singapore, adding three new customers and partners in the last quarter.
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In-depth: Security experts explain the WannaCry ransomware's world domination

Mon, 15th May 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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casb
Does it make you WannaCry? Experts from around the world comment on the ransomware's deadly attacks over the weekend, & if there's a way to stop it.
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Why a VPN is essential in Australia after the Metadata Retention Law

Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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data protection
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vpns
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australian government
As Australia enforces metadata retention, VPNs become crucial to safeguard privacy from government surveillance, making Get a VPN Day more relevant than ever.
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New product defends SMBs from cyber attacks - big opportunity for resellers

Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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cybersecurity
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symantec
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smb
Attackers love the fact that SMBs often don't see security as a priority. Now resellers can take advantage of Norton Security for Professionals.
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Is your network protected? Cyber crime in the age of information

Fri, 27th Jan 2017
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Within the last four years, online security and data breaches have grown increasingly threatening, compromising big name companies.
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Norton's top tips to stay safe online

Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Norton shares tips to stay safe online, including avoiding password promiscuity and being cautious with public Wi-Fi.
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Norton gives the low down on the Google breach

Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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google
Over one million Google accounts hacked through malicious Android apps, with 13,000 new infections daily. #Gooligan.
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Cyber insurance in Australia set to rise in the wake of increasing attacks

Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity insurance
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symantec
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cyber attacks
Spike in cyberattacks prompts 19% of Aussie SMBs to consider cyber insurance, as costs of breaches soar, Norton reports.
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Dropbox's massive 68 million password breach prompts warning about account security

Thu, 8th Sep 2016
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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symantec
Dropbox customers, change your passwords now, especially if you joined in 2012. 68 million passwords have been hashed and salted, but not used - yet.
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Mark Zuckerberg masks his webcam - should you?

Fri, 24th Jun 2016
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facebook
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hackers
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tablets
Both the webcam and dual microphone on his laptop are covered by tape, this shows the tech-savvy Facebook boss is worried about being spied on.
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FLocker malware targeting Android smart TVs

Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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digital entertainment
FLocker is the latest a malicious ransomware agent that is targeting smart TVs running the Android operating system, Norton reports.