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Dark side

Dissatisfaction drives employees to the dark side of tech

Thu, 27th Aug 2015
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Dissatisfaction with business collaboration tools is driving employees to turn to unsanctioned and unsecure technology, and driving up shadow IT.
Solution

Unisys: How service management tools boost productivity

Thu, 27th Aug 2015
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Service management helps organizations turn intelligence into business outcomes, according to Greg Thomas, Unisys strategy and innovation director.
Business security image

MFA quickly becoming the most popular form of authentication

Wed, 26th Aug 2015
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Businesses are increasingly adopting multi-factor authentication amidst rising data breaches, moving away from traditional security questions.
Wynyard stock

Wynyard 1H loss widens as sales climb 39%, says stock price doesn't reflect value

Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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The company will launch its new cyber threat analytics software in the second half of 2015, which will deliver significant recurring software revenue.
Iou wnt30bl

Spark calls in receivers for Mako Networks

Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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intellectual property
Mako Networks in liquidation, Spark steps in as secured creditor to appoint receivers, thwarting the tech firm's financial tailspin.
Fallback

The Digital Workplace Conference is in Auckland NEXT WEEK!

Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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This is a unique opportunity to participate in unequalled learning. Meet like-minded people, make new connections, and build your support network.
Virtual infrastuture

Virtual infrastructure recovery costing businesses

Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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risk & compliance
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virtual infrastructure
The cost of recovering from a cyber attack is twice as much for businesses with virtual infrastructure, says Kaspersky Lab.
Advanced threat protection

Fortinet's advanced threat protection: Breaking the kill chain

Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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network infrastructure
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network security
No longer satisfied with simply stealing credit card details or defacing web sites, today's malware mavens want to bring the internet to its knees.
Security wold

Cyber attacks target tourist hot spots

Mon, 24th Aug 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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skycure
SSL description was the most common type of attack at hot tourist destinations, while Android devices are more likely to be exposed than iOS.
Dick bussiere tenable

Tenable signs Datacom TSS; pushes continuous scanning

Mon, 24th Aug 2015
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partners
Tenable Network Security appoints Datacom TSS as a key Kiwi partner; pushes for continuous vulnerability monitoring.
Apple flaw

iOS vulnerability targets corporate data

Mon, 24th Aug 2015
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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apps
Appthority has identified a critical iOS 'Quicksand' vulnerability that enables malicious apps to harvest enterprise credentials.
Facebook security

Facebook urges users to do a security check up

Mon, 24th Aug 2015
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cybersecurity
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facebook
Facebook users are able to try a new security tool called Security Checkup, which makes it easier to find and use security controls on their account.
Online protection

VPN technology: Protecting your online life

Fri, 21st Aug 2015
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wireless networks
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data privacy
Only 1 in 4 safeguard their web privacy with a VPN, amidst rising online data risks, suggests F-Secure's latest insights.
Android hack

Android security flaw found in 950 million devices

Thu, 20th Aug 2015
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technology gifts
A new security flaw known as Stagefright has been found in 95% of Android devices, allowing attackers to steal information from users.
Cloud revera article

Revera: Three reasons to connect your file server to the cloud

Thu, 20th Aug 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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cloud services
With this technology, mobile workers are able to securely access files from anywhere and sync their handiwork.
Malware

Malware and malicious apps increasing in NZ

Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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malware
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endpoint protection
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edr
Malware detections and the number of malicious app downloads by mobile device users in New Zealand increased in the second quarter of 2015.
Vpn

VPN Unlimited 3.0 unveiled

Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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vpns
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cybersecurity
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isp
KeepSolid has updated VPN Unlimted for Windows with a new UI, additional languages, optimisations, improvements, and minor bug fixes.
Security threat

Cost of data breach skyrockets: What can you do?

Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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ddos
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data protection
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breach prevention
Today, security should be a top priority for organisations, with data breaches are growing in number and the financial cost growing too.
Apt

WatchGuard wins Frost & Sullivan innovation accolade

Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
WatchGuard's APT Blocker wins Frost & Sullivan's 2015 New Product Innovation Award, with F&S noting it is 'conducive to the unique needs of SMBs'.
Scam

Scammers pose as Microsoft employees to scam NZ residents

Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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email security
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Fraudsters posing as Microsoft employees have scammed two Alexandra residents out of thousands of dollars, the New Zealand Police have reported.