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Sara Barker
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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.
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Keppel DC REIT acquires European data center for $103m

Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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Keppel DC REIT bolsters portfolio with key $103m Irish data center, solidifying presence in Dublin's bustling tech hub.
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Thales boost security for Kakao, Korea's 'digital only' bank

Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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South Korean digital-only bank Kakao has deployed Thales security technologies as part of its efforts to boost the foundation of its banking systems.
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Aruba extends focus on network security and behavioural analytics

Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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Aruba has extended its reach into the security market by fusing together network security with User and Entity Behavioural Analytics.
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Canberra IT experts showcase skills in Singapore this week

Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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Australia's top IT providers and government officials are showcasing ACT's tech sector to Singapore this week.
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ExpensiveWall signs users up to fraudulent SMS services

Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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Android users in the UK have been warned about a strain of malware, called ExpensiveWall, that can lead to fraudulent charges on their accounts.
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CCleaner software compromised in supply chain malware attack

Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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Popular 'junk' wiper and maintenance software CCleaner has been subject to a hack that could potentially affect billions of users worldwide.
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Delegates converge for Singapore International Cyber Week

Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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Singapore International Cyber Week kicks off, bringing together over 6000 security experts for discussions & partnerships.
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North Korea's nefarious links to cryptocurrency theft

Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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North Korean state-sponsored actors may be behind campaigns to steal virtual currencies in order to fund the state's activities.
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There are 320 million breached passwords available online right now

Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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More than 320 million compromised passwords are freely available online, warns Troy Hunt, who urges users to verify password safety on haveibeenpwned.com.
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Interview: Big Switch talks network security, data centres and DDoS attacks

Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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Big Switch Networks is gaining traction in the APAC region with its approach to network security and architecture in data centers.
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US Govt & Kaspersky in dispute over cyberespionage claims

Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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The fiasco comes after DHS suspected a link between Kaspersky officials and Russian intelligence that could potentially risk US national security.
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SonicWall & SentinelOne introduce combined endpoint solution for SMEs

Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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SonicWall and SentinelOne have teamed up to provide cybersecurity solutions for small and medium-size enterprises.
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FireEye's new marketing chief says the company has a 'compelling' story to tell

Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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FireEye appoints industry vet Vasu Jakkal as CMO to amplify its cybersecurity narrative amidst the battle against digital threats.
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Sunny the chatbot is here to help Kiwis sort out their solar power

Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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New Zealanders on TradeMe can now chat with an AI bot named Sunny to determine the savings and benefits of switching to solar power.
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Experts comment: Behind the Bluetooth 'BlueBorne' zero-days

Thu, 14th Sep 2017
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As news spreads of the Bluetooth zero-day that affects more than 5 billion devices, security experts are warning users to use Bluetooth with caution.
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Windows 10 security solutions powerless against 'bashware'

Thu, 14th Sep 2017
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Every security solution on the market may be completely powerless to stop a vulnerability that could allow any malware to bypass Windows 10 systems.
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Seven ways you can achieve complete network transparency

Thu, 14th Sep 2017
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martech
Business leaders want to be able to detect an attack in progress, but correlating datasets is the real challenge.
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How to ensure stronger security in the multi-front WiFi security battle

Thu, 14th Sep 2017
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network infrastructure
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network security
NETSCOUT warns of a rise in WiFi security threats, urging a multi-front defence strategy to combat wireless network attacks.
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Samsung Mobile launches bug bounty program

Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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security vulnerabilities
Samsung is the latest vendor to jump into the world of bug bounties through the launch of Samsung Mobile Products Rewards Program.
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Vietnam CERT plays major part in ASEAN cyber response drill

Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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breach prevention
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threat intelligence
Vietnam's VNCERT spearheads an ASEAN cyber exercise to bolster regional defence against cyber threats and enhance multi-nation collaboration.