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New Zealand's 'love affair' with online shopping at Xmas a cyber security concern
Online shopping

New Zealand's 'love affair' with online shopping at Xmas a cyber security concern

New Zealanders plan to do 40% of Christmas shopping online, despite concerns over cyber security, says Norton by Symantec.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2016
Are you protected? Try disaster recovery in a box
Disaster Recovery

Are you protected? Try disaster recovery in a box

This DR solution is making waves worldwide, turning a complicated process requiring multiple technologies into a simple, all-in-one & affordable one.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2016
How to reduce downtime in your organisation after an outage
Disaster Recovery

How to reduce downtime in your organisation after an outage

Outages across Asia Pacific sectors occurring regularly, with natural disasters and system failures to blame, according to a new report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016

Global Stories

Cyber attacks stories

Windows OS is still full of holes, but Microsoft's making serious efforts to fix it
Malware

Windows OS is still full of holes, but Microsoft's making serious efforts to fix it

ESET shows that the Windows operating system is continuing to be a breeding ground for vulnerabilities, but patches are never far behind.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017
Votiro & Netpoleon see 'great potential' in Singapore cybersecurity market
Cybersecurity

Votiro & Netpoleon see 'great potential' in Singapore cybersecurity market

Votiro and Netpoleon Solutions see 'great potential' to distribute cybersecurity products to the booming Singapore market as it becomes a smart city.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Dec 2016
Why combining technology with standards could combat fraud
Malware

Why combining technology with standards could combat fraud

Fraud is still on the increase due to the use of new technologies, causing losses to both users and companies. What is being done to avoid this?.

By Miguel Ángel Mendoza • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016
HP tackles weak printer firewalls through Managed Print Services updates
Cybersecurity

HP tackles weak printer firewalls through Managed Print Services updates

HP strengthens its Managed Print Services to protect businesses from cyberattacks in response to a rise in incidents.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016
Snapchat users take care - security predictions for 2017
Snap

Snapchat users take care - security predictions for 2017

Business email compromise (BEC) is set to continue evolving and causing big losses in 2017, cyber security firm Proofpoint has predicted.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2016
Understanding why Risk Intelligence is a true game changer for MSPs
Partner Programmes

Understanding why Risk Intelligence is a true game changer for MSPs

With an increasingly regulated and hostile Internet, MSPs are forced to move at the pace dictated by cybercriminals - Risk Intelligence can help.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2016
Taiwan a regular target of cyber espionage
Firewalls

Taiwan a regular target of cyber espionage

Taiwan faces sustained cyber attacks, with officials and energy firms targeted by espionage campaign, reports Palo Alto Networks.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
The 2017 National Disaster Recovery Survey - win $200
Disaster Recovery

The 2017 National Disaster Recovery Survey - win $200

Is your current disaster recovery solution suitable for your needs? Take this simple survey and be in to win $200.

By Ashton Young • 1 min read • Sat, 26th Nov 2016
The odd, 8-year legacy of the Conficker worm
Malware

The odd, 8-year legacy of the Conficker worm

Conficker's legacy lingers eight years after it first emerged, infecting 11 million devices worldwide and costing up to USD $9 billion in cleanup.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
A quarter of Australian firms ignorant about their own cyber defences, survey finds
Cybersecurity

A quarter of Australian firms ignorant about their own cyber defences, survey finds

Australian businesses are getting better at reporting cyber attacks but still remain ignorant about their own defences, a new survey has found.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016
Intel Security looks to rally channel with 'edgier' McAfee brand
Cloud Access Security Broker

Intel Security looks to rally channel with 'edgier' McAfee brand

McAfee makes a comeback, post-Intel, debuting 'edgier' solutions to outwit rivals and redefine cybersecurity with new intelligence-sharing ethos.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2016
Working in the cyber security industry
Malware

Working in the cyber security industry

Diving into cyber security careers, industry experts reveal the skills needed to fight cybercrime and the dynamic nature of this ever-evolving field.

By David Harley • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2016
Massive DDoS attacks will shift spending to emerging mitigation service providers
Data Loss Prevention

Massive DDoS attacks will shift spending to emerging mitigation service providers

Widespread DDoS attacks in October will lead users to seek multiple DDoS mitigation service providers, says TBR analysis.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Nov 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber attacks stories

Ixia's Singapore Executive Briefing Center a safe haven for cyber defence simulations
Firewalls

Ixia's Singapore Executive Briefing Center a safe haven for cyber defence simulations

Ixia's new Asia Pacific Executive Briefing Center in Singapore aims to help organizations test, monitor and defend their networks.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016