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Mobile madness: Unpacking the business and personal risks of digital mobile in Aotearoa
Endpoint Protection

Mobile madness: Unpacking the business and personal risks of digital mobile in Aotearoa

Should Kiwis practice better smartphone security, and are they one swipe or tap away from a colossal data breach?.

By Mitchell Hageman • 7 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2022

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As the threat landscape evolves, SASE security models may be the answer
Mobile Device Management

As the threat landscape evolves, SASE security models may be the answer

Many organizations lack security solutions for remote employees, according to a new assessment by Check Point Software Technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
Kaspersky uncovers multiple vulnerabilities in wearable tracking technology
Cybersecurity

Kaspersky uncovers multiple vulnerabilities in wearable tracking technology

Kaspersky finds 33 vulnerabilities in protocol for transmitting data from wearable devices, including 18 critical ones in 2021 alone.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
Top 10 semiconductor buyers increased chip spending in 2021
Gaming

Top 10 semiconductor buyers increased chip spending in 2021

Top 10 OEMs increased chip spending despite the semiconductor shortage and pandemic disruptions, according to Gartner.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
ESET discovers DazzleSpy, a new macOS spying malware
Malware

ESET discovers DazzleSpy, a new macOS spying malware

New macOS malware has been found, spying on visitors to a Hong Kong radio station news site, according to ESET Research.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
Getac launches new app expanding Android ecosystem
Supply Chain

Getac launches new app expanding Android ecosystem

Getac launches OEMConfig app for its new range of rugged tablets, expanding its dedication to the Android system.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
Apple iPhone 14 the most anticipated phone release of 2022
Apple

Apple iPhone 14 the most anticipated phone release of 2022

Apple's iPhone 14 is the most anticipated phone of 2022, followed by the Samsung Galaxy S22 and the Apple iPhone SE 3, according to new research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
Tablet and Smartphone sales slump in Q4, but see overall yearly growth
Data Analytics

Tablet and Smartphone sales slump in Q4, but see overall yearly growth

Tablets and Smartphone sales saw a decline in Q4 of the last financial year, however they also saw an overall yearly increase.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2022
TXOne Networks secures industrial operations with latest release
Mobile Device Management

TXOne Networks secures industrial operations with latest release

TXOne Networks, a global provider of ICS and industrial IoT (IIoT) security, has launched a new edition of its portable security device.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Jan 2022
Alienware launches new high-spec gaming notebook range
Gaming

Alienware launches new high-spec gaming notebook range

Alienware says the M-series is optimised for power, while the X-series balances mobility and the latest gaming tech.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Jan 2022
Wearables market to reach 344.9 million shipments in 2022, lead by sports and fitness trackers
Wearables

Wearables market to reach 344.9 million shipments in 2022, lead by sports and fitness trackers

Wearable shipments are predicted to continue rising, with the global market projected to reach 344.9 million shipments in 2022, a growth increase of 13.2%.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Jan 2022
Apple's NZ sales arm reports $28m profit as revenue climbs
Apple

Apple's NZ sales arm reports $28m profit as revenue climbs

Apple's New Zealand sales arm has reported a $28.8 million profit for the last financial year, up from $23.4 m in 2020.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jan 2022
$729.1b opportunity for global eCommerce logistics market says analyst firm
Supply Chain

$729.1b opportunity for global eCommerce logistics market says analyst firm

eCommerce logistics market set to reach $729.1 billion by 2027 and transform post-COVID marketplace, says report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jan 2022
Older people targeted by ransomware while young adults fall for TikTok scams
Malware

Older people targeted by ransomware while young adults fall for TikTok scams

New research by Avast shows that different generations in New Zealand are targeted by different online threats based on their primary device.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Jan 2022
Retailers must step up omnichannel customer experience - Forrester report
Customer Relationship Management

Retailers must step up omnichannel customer experience - Forrester report

Customers seek to engage with a unified brand or organisation across all touchpoints, regardless of whether they are offline or online.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jan 2022
CrowdStrike expands Zero Trust support to macOS and Linux
Malware

CrowdStrike expands Zero Trust support to macOS and Linux

CrowdStrike has expanded its Zero Trust support to macOS and Linux to further help with cross-platform protection and expansion of partnerships.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jan 2022
Advanced scams, data breaches, crypto and NFT attacks to shape cyberthreat landscape in 2022
Malware

Advanced scams, data breaches, crypto and NFT attacks to shape cyberthreat landscape in 2022

2022 cyber security trends include a decrease in targeted ransomware attacks, advanced scams, more data breaches, and attacks on cryptocurrency/NFT industries.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 14th Jan 2022
Kaspersky lists 5 cyber threats to watch for in 2022
Malware

Kaspersky lists 5 cyber threats to watch for in 2022

Global privacy company Kaspersky has highlighted some of the most significant cyber threats New Zealand consumers and businesses should be prepared for in 2022.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Jan 2022