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Is the age of the mega tech company drawing to a close?
Fri, 10th Oct 2014
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hp
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symantec
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mega-corporation
In the tech world, behemoths like HP and Symantec split, signalling investors prefer agility over scale in today's fast-paced market.
Symantec to split too
Fri, 10th Oct 2014
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cybersecurity
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symantec
Symantec announces split into two separate entities, focusing on security and information management, to enhance growth and shareholder value.
Aussies under fire with leaked Emma Watson video
Thu, 9th Oct 2014
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Aussies targeted by Emma Watson video scam, falling prey to malware that hijacks Facebook and steals info, warns Bitdefender.
Meet the Big Data professionals (it's not who you think)
Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
Reckon the top users of Big Data are the likes of banks, consumer products companies and mass marketers? Maybe so, but there's another industry altoge.
Hacked Snapchat accounts use native chat feature to spread diet pill spam
Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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snap
A number of Snapchat users have reported receiving chat messages and photos from their friends promoting diet pill spam.
Half of NZ businesses 'unprepared' for cyber threats
Mon, 6th Oct 2014
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uc
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cybersecurity
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smartphones
Nearly half of NZ firms lack readiness against cyber threats, a concerning finding for the country's vital primary industries.
Harsh realities hit home for CIOs
Mon, 6th Oct 2014
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
IT decision makers are under increasing pressure from the boardroom - and that's impacting the roll-out of new business initiatives.
Watchguard - From malware and ransomware to mobile threats
Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
As cyber threats mutate faster, WatchGuard's Rob Collins champions behavioural analysis, transforming digital defence against evolving malware.
Advanced threat protection: Now more than ever
Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Joshua Alcock, Fortinet senior systems engineer, outlines the five critical components to advanced threat protection.
NZ lagging in security and privacy risk management
Thu, 2nd Oct 2014
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
NZ firms trail in managing cyber threats, with PwC revealing a 48% spike in security incidents, costing significantly more financially.
First we had heartbleed, now we're shellshocked
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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open source
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cybersecurity
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ios
Security companies warn businesses to patch vulnerable systems as a new bug, named Shellshocked, affects Linux and Unix systems.
Security: Counter measures to protect your customers
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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tenable
Businesses are on heightened alert after numerous news reports about cyber threats and APTs. Here's what you can do to help them.
Celeb nude photos prove passwords are passé...
Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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cybersecurity
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apple
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icloud
The 4Chan celeb photo hack underscores the vulnerability of passwords, prompting calls for advanced security solutions, says expert.
How to communicate IT security benefits to executive management...
Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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analyst report
Gartner VP highlights struggle in conveying IT security's value to exec management, offering tips for effective communication.
Power of Internet of Things to change CISO security scope
Wed, 24th Sep 2014
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iot
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iiot
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cybersecurity
Over 20% of enterprises will have digital security services focused on protecting IoT devices by 2017, according to Gartner.
Calling all hackers... Wellington Hackathon fast approaching
Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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hacking
On November 1-2, geeks, freaks, and residents are coming together to hack Wellington City in the heart of Miramar, Wellington's creative suburb.
iPhone owners warned of iOS 8 prank
Fri, 19th Sep 2014
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cybersecurity
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ios
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apple
iPhone users beware: 'Apple Wave' hoax tricks users into microwaving their phones, risking destruction and danger.
Cyber security project puts NZ on the map
Thu, 18th Sep 2014
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cybersecurity
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university of waikato
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partners
$12m project aims to create new software niche for NZ, says Dr Ryan Ko, head of the country's only cyber security lab.
REVEALED: Dirty deal between NZ telcos and the GCSB...
Thu, 18th Sep 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apple
We explain the legislative act that governs relations between the New Zealand telecommunications industry and surveillance agencies.
Dell NZ ramps up channel focus with Cyclone trial...
Thu, 18th Sep 2014
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network infrastructure
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cyclone computers
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sonicwall
Dell has funded its first head into the New Zealand channel, with an enterprise solutions focused position at Cyclone Computers.