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 91
Data sharing, collaboration key to financial services security
Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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Financial services firms must remain vigilant and prioritize their security programmes, according to new guidance from Aleron.
ISACA warns GDPR compliance clock is counting down fast
Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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ISACA has warned organisations to accelerate GDPR compliance efforts, with only nine months left before the regulation becomes enforceable.
Microsoft: Asia's emerging economies vulnerable to malware
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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Asia's emerging economies such as Bangladesh, Indonesia and Myanmar are amongst the world's most vulnerable to malware.
Fileless malware sneaks into Windows machines via USB flash drives
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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A malicious backdoor called BKDR-ANDROM.ETIN is using fileless malware to infect systems through USB flash drives.
US judge squashes Yahoo's attempt to stop data breach lawsuits
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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Both Yahoo and victims of its multiple data breaches have been granted – and denied – the ability to dismiss lawsuits after its massive data breaches.
HoeflerText remote access Trojan goes after Chrome users
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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network security
Chrome users beware: A crafty 'HoeflerText' scam deploys a NetSupport Manager RAT, broadening the arsenal of the notorious EITest campaign.
LookingGlass Cyber Solutions to expand continental reach with $26.3m funding
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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LookingGlass Cyber Solutions bags £26.3m to bolster its global cyber-defence reach, eyeing expansion across five continents.
Study: Even the Australian C-Suite flouts cybersecurity policies
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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Employees in some of Australia's largest organisations are flouting cybersecurity policies and it's not just junior employees who are guilty.
Interview: Cisco on the cyber dangers lurking in healthcare
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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Cisco's ANZ security chief unveils the perilous cyber threats menacing healthcare, stressing the urgent need for robust digital defences.
Inspur signs up to ONOS project for stronger data center SDN
Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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open source
Inspur has joined the Open Network Operating System (ONOS) project as a collaborator, pledging its support to provide better data center networking.
Equinix Singapore to host SK Infosec's managed security services
Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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According to SK Infosec's partnership with Equinix will combine the strengths of both companies and will enable Equinix to provide managed security.
$500,000 zero-day prize pool for Mobile Pwn2Own contest in Japan
Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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security vulnerabilities
Trend Micro has put more than US$500,000 towards a prize pool that aims to find security vulnerabilities at the upcoming Mobile Pwn2Own contest.
Why artificial intelligence needs big data to deliver business benefits
Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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Big data may be the missing piece of the puzzle as to how businesses can profit from AI and machine learning, according to insights from Teradata.
NEXTDC names FY17 'most significant year in history'
Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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From $1.8 million profit in 2016 to $23 million profit in 2017, NEXTDC is naming it as the most significant year in its history.
Telstra's Security Operations Centre launched in Sydney
Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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Telstra's Sydney Security Operation Centre is now fully operational, with Melbourne's opening hot on its heels.
Darktrace joins UK Prime Minister on trade mission to Japan
Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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security intelligence
Darktrace EMEA CEO Poppy Gustafsson is one of a select group of business leaders accompanying UK Prime Minister on a trade mission to Japan.
VeloCloud expands SD-WAN partner ecosystem; signs up major security firms
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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network infrastructure
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The VeloCloud SD-WAN Security Technology Partner Program has recently signed on heavyweights such as Forcepoint Symantec and VMware.
Forcepoint's RedOwl acquisition paves way for 'human-centric' security
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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planning
Cybersecurity firm Forcepoint has spent an undisclosed amount on the acquisition of security analytics provider RedOwl.
Four tips for better visibility & security in public cloud
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Underused cloud? Ixia reveals only 37% monitor their virtual as closely as physical networks, sparking security concerns.
Industry collaboration brings down WireX Android botnet
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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Industry collaboration led to the successful takedown of the WireX botnet just three weeks after it appeared in August.