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.
Stories by Sara - Page 125
There are 320 million breached passwords available online right now
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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passwords
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haveibeenpwned
Over 320 million breached passwords found online; Troy Hunt urges immediate changes to secure accounts.
Interview: Big Switch talks network security, data centres and DDoS attacks
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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colocation
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ddos
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big switch networks
Big Switch Networks is gaining traction in the APAC region with its approach to network security and architecture in data centers.
US Govt & Kaspersky in dispute over cyberespionage claims
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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cybersecurity
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av
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kaspersky
The fiasco comes after DHS suspected a link between Kaspersky officials and Russian intelligence that could potentially risk US national security.
SonicWall & SentinelOne introduce combined endpoint solution for SMEs
Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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endpoint protection
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edr
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sonicwall
SonicWall and SentinelOne have teamed up to provide cybersecurity solutions for small and medium-size enterprises.
FireEye's new marketing chief says the company has a 'compelling' story to tell
Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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breach prevention
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brocade
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digital marketing
FireEye appoints industry vet Vasu Jakkal as CMO to amplify its cybersecurity narrative amidst the battle against digital threats.
Sunny the chatbot is here to help Kiwis sort out their solar power
Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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contact centre
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martech
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chatbots
New Zealanders on TradeMe can now chat with an AI bot named Sunny to determine the savings and benefits of switching to solar power.
Experts comment: Behind the Bluetooth 'BlueBorne' zero-days
Thu, 14th Sep 2017
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ai security
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ai
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webroot
As news spreads of the Bluetooth zero-day that affects more than 5 billion devices, security experts are warning users to use Bluetooth with caution.
Windows 10 security solutions powerless against 'bashware'
Thu, 14th Sep 2017
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malware
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open source
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cybersecurity
Every security solution on the market may be completely powerless to stop a vulnerability that could allow any malware to bypass Windows 10 systems.
Seven ways you can achieve complete network transparency
Thu, 14th Sep 2017
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
Business leaders want to be able to detect an attack in progress, but correlating datasets is the real challenge.
How to ensure stronger security in the multi-front WiFi security battle
Thu, 14th Sep 2017
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firewall
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cloud services
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network management
NETSCOUT warns of a rise in WiFi security threats, urging a multi-front defence strategy to combat wireless network attacks.
EVs to share special vehicle lanes on some of Auckland's busiest roads
Thu, 14th Sep 2017
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cartech
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nzta
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evs
Electric vehicles are set to share special vehicle lanes on Auckland roads, thanks to a new initiative by the NZTA.
Avnet Singapore scoops best distributor award from Xilinx
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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xilinx
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taiwan
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distributors
Avnet Singapore has walked away with Xilinx’s award for 2017 Best Distributor Dedicated Field Application Engineering (DFAE) in Taiwan and ASEAN.
Samsung Mobile launches bug bounty program
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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cybersecurity
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samsung
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security vulnerabilities
Samsung is the latest vendor to jump into the world of bug bounties through the launch of Samsung Mobile Products Rewards Program.
Vietnam CERT plays major part in ASEAN cyber response drill
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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breach prevention
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threat intelligence
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fireeye
Vietnam's VNCERT spearheads an ASEAN cyber exercise to bolster regional defence against cyber threats and enhance multi-nation collaboration.
Trustwave weighs in on last month's Xero phishing spoof
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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malware
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accounting systems
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phishing
Cybersecurity firm Trustwave has put a recent phishing campaign appearing to be from Kiwi company Xero under the spotlight.
It’s that time again: Apple’s iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are unveiled
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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smartphones
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apple
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technology gifts
Apple has unveiled its newest additions to the iPhone family, the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, featuring a powerful A11 bionic chip and improved cameras.
Microsoft Asia refreshes commitment to industrial IoT
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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iot
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microsoft
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partner programmes
Microsoft and its Asian Partner Alliance are showcasing the latest in IoT at the second Microsoft IoT Expo in Taiwan.
Check Point, RMIT & MTA set challenge for cybersecurity students
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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it training
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skills gap
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rmit
Check Point, RMIT University and the Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yafoo hosted a simulated cybersecurity event to develop future leaders in the field.
8 million malware detections in NZ so far, according to new report
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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forrester research
More than 8 million malware detections in New Zealand were recorded by Trend Micro in the first half of this year.
Kiwontech launches AI-based email security platform in Japan
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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cybersecurity
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email
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cios
South Korean email security provider Kiwontech will expand sales of its AI email security platform to Japan in partnership with Taiyo Tsushin Kogyo.
Australia a hot target for BEC scams, malicious URLs and malware
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
More than a quarter of all business email compromise (BEC) scams around the world target Australia, new research says.
Spark launches rollover data & minutes for all customers
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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telco
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cios
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mobile data
Spark unveils new rollover plans, allowing customers to save up to 3.5GB data and 500 minutes for a full year but prompts a switch to new plans.
EMOTET banking malware returns with a wider scope & vengeance
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cios
The EMOTET banking malware has emerged with a wider target scope than ever before, three years after it was originally found.
APAC committee launched to bring passive optical LAN benefits to APAC
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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network infrastructure
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commscope
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optical networking
Member companies range from manufacturers, distributors, integrators and consulting companies across the globe.