About Sara
Sara Barker
Copywriter and Senior News Editor
Sara lives in a world of words and stories. For more than six years she has been delving deep into the rich world of tech news, content creation, journalism and reviews for Techday. She brings an academic background in information systems, marketing, radio, and journalism to her role. She enjoys casual gaming, cats, and reading.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Sara - Page 104
Hungry 'Fatboy' ransomware uses Big Mac Index to geotarget ransom demands
Tue, 9th May 2017
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The Fatboy ransomware is able to use the Big Mac Index, created in 1986, to determine the cost of living for a particular geographic location.
Internet users still trust big email providers - despite major breaches
Tue, 9th May 2017
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ransomware
Internet users still trust global email providers like Yahoo, Gmail and Outlook but don't know quite as much about privacy-focused services.
Japan data intelligence firm buys Melbourne-based Space-Time Research
Tue, 9th May 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
A Japanese business intelligence and analytics firm has bought out Melbourne-based software company Space-Time research.
LogRhythm launches partner program alongside security's biggest brands
Tue, 9th May 2017
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partner programmes
LogRhythm has launched a Technology Alliance Partner Program and signed up the likes of Carbon Black, Cisco and Palo Alto Networks.
Verizon report finds cyberespionage is gaining ground
Tue, 9th May 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Smaller organisations are at high risk of cyber attacks, accounting for 61% of victims, according to Verizon's Data Breach Investigations Report.
Bitdefender creates decryption tool for Bart ransomware victims
Tue, 9th May 2017
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ransomware
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Help is at hand for victims of the Bart ransomware, after Bitdefender released a decryption tool that works for all variants.
The ultimate balancing act: Which of your on-prem systems should move to the cloud?
Mon, 8th May 2017
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hyperscale
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dc
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cloud services
Cloud migration is a nuanced path, not price-driven, says CenturyLink's ANZ boss, urging strategic alignment over cost in on-prem shifts.
Civica finds that ANZ govt agencies desire collaborative IT systems
Mon, 8th May 2017
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uc
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collaboration
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Australia's local government organisations are after IT systems that are collaborative and can integrate with older systems, says Civica.
Singapore's 50 most popular websites infected with 'risky' scripts
Mon, 8th May 2017
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edge computing
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hosting
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menlo security
Twelve of the top 50 Singapore websites were serving active code from 'risky' background websites including gambling, adult and pornography.
NTT survey finds phishing methods are the hottest ways of delivering ransomware
Mon, 8th May 2017
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
Email phishing is now one of the most widely-used methods of distributing ransomware, but organisations should not fear the statistics.
Ransomware? What's that? Survey finds consumer ignorance prevails
Mon, 8th May 2017
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malware
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ransomware
Ransomware is the top malware threat of the 21st century, costing over $5bn in ransom payments, finds global Acronis survey.
Kazuar trojan hijacks Microsoft .NET framework to conduct espionage attacks
Mon, 8th May 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Researchers have uncovered the 'Kazuar' backdoor trojan, which has been detected in espionage campaigns across the globe, Unit 42 reports.
WatchGuard report: 30% of all malware isn't caught by legacy AV
Mon, 8th May 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
WatchGuard's Quarterly Internet Security Report says that 30% of malware attacks are new or zero day exploits - and legacy AVs are missing threats.
WatchGuard releases Wi-Fi access point for the rugged outdoor environment
Mon, 8th May 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
WatchGuard has taken its wireless solutions to the rugged outdoor environment with the release of a new cloud-ready wireless outdoor access point.
Taking things back to basics: Ransomware and how we can prevent it
Mon, 8th May 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
How do you keep ransomware out? That question is on every organisation's lips as the number of attacks spikes to unprecedented levels.
Gigya opens Shanghai data center as China's new cybersecurity rules loom
Thu, 4th May 2017
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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gigya
Gigya launches its Shanghai data centre as China's stringent cybersecurity laws take effect in June, ensuring secure local data storage and compliance.
Introducing the dawn of a radical approach to cyber risk management
Thu, 4th May 2017
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ai security
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risk & compliance
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ai
It's time to think inside the box. Threat prevention offers the lowest risk, lowest cost and limited liability, according to experts.
Endpoint security can halt the ransomware scourge in its tracks
Thu, 4th May 2017
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ransomware
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ai security
Ransomware is one of cybersecurity's biggest problems - attack volumes are skyrocketing by 100% every year and attackers are getting rich.
Kickstarter project seeks to promote mental health through gaming heroes
Thu, 4th May 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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health education
A dedicated team is looking to create a breakthrough webseries that uses the power of video games to help those with mental illnesses.
Epic hacker fail: An exclusive look at the Netflix hack with ESET
Thu, 4th May 2017
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malware
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
We chatted with ESET's senior research fellow Nick Fitzgerald for an expert's views on what the Netflix hack means for the future of streaming.