About Sara
Sara Barker
Copywriter and Senior News Editor
Sara lives in a world of words and stories. For more than six years she has been delving deep into the rich world of tech news, content creation, journalism and reviews for Techday. She brings an academic background in information systems, marketing, radio, and journalism to her role. She enjoys casual gaming, cats, and reading.
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iSANZ Board reveals keynote speaker for 2017 Awards evening
Tue, 7th Nov 2017
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awards
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isanz
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information protection
The iSANZ Board has announced the keynote speaker at this year’s iSANZ Awards, due to be held at Wellington’s Te Papa Museum on November 21.
KRACK vs Secure WiFi: What your clients need to know
Tue, 7th Nov 2017
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firewall
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cloud services
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network management
Ingram Micro de-mystifies KRACK and offers concrete advice to keep your client’s WiFi networks safe and secure.
ESET looks back at the origins of the computer virus
Tue, 7th Nov 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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virus
The first computer virus was born 34 years ago, created by a student at the University of California. Security firms are still fighting malware today.
Local startup launches blockchain-powered secure prescription platform
Tue, 7th Nov 2017
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encryption
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blockchain
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medical device
Australian startup ScalaMed has developed a secure prescription management system using blockchain technology.
'Victory for the good guys' - criminal behind Mandiant hack arrested
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Breach avenged as Mandiant's cyber nemesis arrested; justice prevails in hacking saga.
IBM Security wants to stop identity fraud in its tracks
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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ibm security
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fraud
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identity
IBM Security is helping to fight global identity fraud by launching a new solution designed especially for financial institutions.
Japanese firms face 'Night of the Devil' after ransom wiper attacks
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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breach prevention
Japanese firms are reeling from a spate of 'Night of the Devil' cyberattacks, with a new wiper masking as ransomware.
Sophos targets unknown application traffic through new firewall offering
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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firewall
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network management
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network security
Sophos unveils an innovative firewall solution to demystify and secure unidentified network traffic, enhancing application visibility.
Cybercriminals may turn ATM malware into an open source weapon
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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malware
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open source
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cybersecurity
ATMs may soon be facing more malware attacks as criminals develop better creation tools that others can add to their arsenal.
WordPress users urged to update to 4.8.3 to fix major platform vulnerability
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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wordpress
Those who run websites developed on the popular WordPress platform are being urged to update to the latest version of WordPress immediately.
The surprising secrets of firewalls - can yours do these tricks?
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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sonicwall
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network monitoring
If your CEO complains that the business news videos are choppy, it could be that you have a bandwidth-management policy for all streaming video.
JobStreet confirms hit by Malaysia data leak - almost 3.9m accounts affected
Fri, 3rd Nov 2017
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recruitment
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data leak
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telco
JobStreet is informing clients by email whether they were caught up in a Malaysia-based data breach that affected 19 different companies.
Sophos report showcases ransomware's biggest hits of 2017
Fri, 3rd Nov 2017
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malware
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firewall
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data protection
Ransomware-as-a-Service fuels surge in ransomware attacks, with MacOS also affected, says SophosLabs 2018 Malware Forecast.
Seven ways identity and access management can take the edge off data risk
Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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iam
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compliance
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centrify
Data breach reporting regulations are becoming more common, and organisations need to improve their identity and access management, says Centrify.
Singapore firm Ammbr teams with US security token provider to expand blockchain
Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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blockchain
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mfa
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ammbr
Singapore's Ammbr has teamed up with Rivetz to develop advanced multi-factor authentication and an identity and authentication platform.
Major data breach hits Malaysia's 46 million mobile phone users
Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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mobile data
A data breach has put more than 46 million Malaysian mobile phone users at risk and has affected many of the country’s major telecommunicatio.
Global report: 96% of businesses support govt regulations on IoT security
Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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iot security
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government
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gemalto
The lack of security mechanisms on IoT devices is causing concern for more than 90% of consumers, who say they don’t have confidence in their security.
Six things the security industry can expect from 2018
Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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firewall
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ransomware
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malware
2018's security outlook: Rise in ransomware and threats to Office 365.
Singapore IT professionals alarmed at potential for email-based cyber attacks
Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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phishing
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email security
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email
Email-based cyber attacks are of major concern to Singapore IT professionals, even despite increasing technology investments.
Cybersecurity firm Votiro joins VMware's TAP program
Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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creative technologies
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content creation
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exploits
Israeli-based cybersecurity firm Votiro has joined VMware’s Technology Alliance Partner Program as an access level partner.
Malicious cryptocurrency miners shift focus to Google Play
Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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smartphones
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Cryptocurrency miners are spreading beyond computer operating systems and on to Android applications through Google Play.
Risk management firm Exiger appoints new APAC regional chair
Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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cloud services
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compliance
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hsbc
Exiger names Daniel Banes MD and APAC chair for Hong Kong, as it expands its presence in the Asia Pacific market.
ANU establishes Australia's first 'Cyber Institute'
Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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australian government
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research
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australian national university
The Australian National University has established the country's first interdisciplinary Cyber Institute, announced during a visit to Israel last week.
SafeStack offers free 'Security Big Day Out' for Wellington not-for-profits
Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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cybersecurity
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smb
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not for profit
SafeStack to run 'Security Big Day Out' seminar in Wellington to help not-for-profit sector with tight budgets.