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Shock, horror: Mobility and social networking the new target for cyber miscreants

Wed, 12th Sep 2012
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Cyber miscreants are now targeting mobile phones and social networks, as Norton reports a twofold increase in threats compared to a year ago.
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CA extends NZ coverage with senior channel hire

Tue, 11th Sep 2012
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hp
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ca technologies
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transpower
CA Technologies hires Lourens Strydom as new Channel Account director in New Zealand to strengthen channel relationships.
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Mobile malware multiplying in millions

Thu, 6th Sep 2012
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cybersecurity
Over 1.5m new mobile malware threats detected this year, says McAfee, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced mobile device protection.
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DC signs exclusive NetApp distribution deal

Mon, 3rd Sep 2012
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network security
DC bags an exclusive deal to distribute NetApp solutions in New Zealand, extending its Aussie success across the Tasman with full partner support.
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WatchGuard rewards sales success with Fiji trip

Mon, 27th Aug 2012
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
WatchGuard Technologies will reward the winners of its ANZ Elite 2012 sales incentive competition with a trip to Fiji.
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OSX.crisis has security vendors rubbing hands in glee

Fri, 24th Aug 2012
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apple
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symantec
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macos
The new OSX.Crisis malware marks the end of Mac's security supremacy, targeting multiple platforms, including virtual machines.
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Oz passes data control laws

Fri, 24th Aug 2012
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cybersecurity
New laws passed allowing authorities to collect and monitor Australians' internet records from web providers, specifically targeted towards cyber criminals.
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Internet security: You're still the weakest link

Thu, 23rd Aug 2012
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malware
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cybersecurity
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software
Bad news for careless internet users: all the software in the world probably can't protect you if you don't use your head.
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Breakfast invitation to learn how to protect your network from today's malware

Thu, 23rd Aug 2012
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Security brand Palo Alto Networks to hold two information sessions on Modern Malware in New Zealand starting early September.
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Queenstown ski trip up for grabs with Fortinet

Fri, 17th Aug 2012
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Win a dream Queenstown ski trip and more with Fortinet's Winter Ski promo when you purchase their products with Ingram Micro.
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Energy industry under malware attack

Fri, 17th Aug 2012
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malware
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cybersecurity
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symantec
Businesses in the energy sector are being targeted through a malicious Windows malware threat, deleting computer contents and preventing reboots.
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Olympics used as bait for online attacks

Tue, 14th Aug 2012
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youtube
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symantec
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olympic games
Hackers use Olympics as a weapon for online fraud, with fake YouTube websites helping spammers take advantage.
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Learn how to manage applications and threats

Tue, 14th Aug 2012
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
White hot security brand Palo Alto Networks and their New Zealand distributor are holding two free breakfast events in New Zealand in early September.
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Tuesday Talk: Man's been to the moon, but never to cyberspace

Tue, 14th Aug 2012
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apple
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technology gifts
From lunar landings to online theft, cybercrime hits harder than all drug trafficking combined, costing the globe $388bn. Time for a digital defence?.
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NetSafe reports $1m Kiwi cyber losses

Mon, 13th Aug 2012
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cybersecurity
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netsafe
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aras
Kiwis lose nearly $1m to cyber crimes as Netsafe reveals a surge in online scams and hacked accounts in New Zealand.
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Facebook finalises 20-year privacy plan

Mon, 13th Aug 2012
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data privacy
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google
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ftc
Facebook settles on a 20-year plan, including biennial privacy audits, after FTC accusations of exposing user data.
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Has WatchGuard redefined the threat management market?

Fri, 10th Aug 2012
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Labelled as ideal for businesses with 50 to 500 employees, WatchGuard announces change for the unified threat management industry.
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Symantec revs up partners with V8 Supercar promotion

Fri, 10th Aug 2012
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symantec
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partners
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travel
Symantec is hoping to rev up partners focusing on the SMB market across Australia and New Zealand, with a new channel promotion.
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New face for Chillisoft

Thu, 9th Aug 2012
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chillisoft
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distributors
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managing director
Chillisoft has appointed Jamie Macdonald as director of sales and marketing, responsible for driving business growth and customer retention.
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Cyber crime as big as the drugs trade

Mon, 6th Aug 2012
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edutech
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
Cybercrime's global impact now matches drug trafficking, costing USD $388bn annually with over a million victims daily. Emerging markets most affected.