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Symantec spends US$115m on cloud archive company

Tue, 17th Jan 2012
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Symantec broadens its tech horizons by acquiring cloud archive firm LiveOffice for $115m, enhancing info governance services amidst hacker threats.
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AVG looks to raise US$125m in IPO

Mon, 16th Jan 2012
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Security firm AVG plans to raise up to USD $125 million through an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange, after a prosperous year for tech IPOs.
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Cyberbaiting, bullying and spending

Sun, 1st Jan 2012
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Cyberbaiting, the act of students taunting teachers then filming their reactions, is a growing phenomenon, according to a new report.
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Mi5, LanzaTech named in Red Herring Global 100

Wed, 14th Dec 2011
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Kiwi tech firms Mi5 Security and LanzaTech hailed in Red Herring Global 100 for leading innovations in security and carbon re-use.
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Exclusive: interview with Palo Alto CTO Nir Zuk

Wed, 7th Dec 2011
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In an exclusive chat, Palo Alto CTO Nir Zuk shares insights on evolving cyber threats and unveils WildFire, their spear phishing shield.
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Palo Alto Networks first NZ employee

Tue, 6th Dec 2011
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Palo Alto Networks has appointed its first New Zealand employee, Steve Rielly, who will focus on developing business as Katana Networks goes into hibernation.
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SonicWall app lands on App Store - Updated

Fri, 2nd Dec 2011
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SonicWall's Mobile Connect app debuts on Apple's App Store, offering robust security for remote work via iPhones and iPads.
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2012 Security Predictions

Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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In 2012, expect a surge in mobile ransomware, Android worms, and sophisticated cyber-attacks, says FortiGuard Labs' security forecast.
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Facebook frustrations

Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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Facebook's new privacy settings mean that photos you tag now can be seen by friends of the person tagged, not just your own friends.
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Microsoft issues a temporary solution to the Duqu virus

Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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Microsoft issues temporary fix for destructive Duqu virus, which could affect users of Windows XP, Vista, 7, and Server 2008.
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Toy tablets coming to New Zealand

Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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Kiwi kids' wishlists will soon feature the LeapFrog LeapPad, a child-friendly tablet launching in NZ for $249, just in time for Christmas.
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A fourth mobile network?

Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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Clear Mobitel aims to launch NZ's 4th mobile network with a unique LTE strategy, eyeing rural sectors despite scepticism and market challenges.
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Security: Cloud's biggest challenge?

Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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As businesses flock to the cloud, security emerges as the paramount challenge, signalling a shift towards more specialised safeguarding measures.
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Facebook facing 20 years of privacy audits

Wed, 30th Nov 2011
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Facebook bound for two decades of scrutiny after FTC mandates privacy shake-up, Zuckerberg admits past errors.
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Antivirus firms 'charlatans and scammers': Google engineer

Sat, 26th Nov 2011
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Google engineer blasts antivirus vendors as 'scammers', amid claims they exploit Android's vulnerability to sell unnecessary software.
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Should tweens be on Facebook?

Wed, 23rd Nov 2011
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Study reveals over 58% of parents say their tweens use social networks, sparking debate on age restrictions and digital maturity.
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Datastor to deliver Symantec SaaS

Mon, 21st Nov 2011
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Datastor becomes NZ's first to distribute Symantec SaaS, promising growth in the lucrative cloud security market.
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How safe is your password?

Mon, 21st Nov 2011
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Is your password 'password' or '123456'? Too many are, risking online security, reveals latest SplashData report.
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8 things you probably didn't know about Palo Alto Networks

Fri, 18th Nov 2011
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Delve into the unknown of Palo Alto Networks: from its foundation by ex-Check Point CTO Nir Zuk to innovative firewalls and unique sales strategy in NZ.
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Facebook under fire

Wed, 16th Nov 2011
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Facebook faces backlash as users encounter explicit content and a warning of a potential 'Fawkes Virus' attack looms from Anonymous.