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 127
US judge squashes Yahoo's attempt to stop data breach lawsuits
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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cloud services
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Both Yahoo and victims of its multiple data breaches have been granted – and denied – the ability to dismiss lawsuits after its massive data breaches.
Australians turning a blind eye to data backup & security
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
Some Australians are turning a blind eye to their computer safety – even despite highly publicised cyber attacks, according to a survey from Acronis.
HoeflerText remote access Trojan goes after Chrome users
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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firewall
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network management
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network security
Chrome users beware: A crafty 'HoeflerText' scam deploys a NetSupport Manager RAT, broadening the arsenal of the notorious EITest campaign.
2017 iSANZ Awards on the hunt for InfoSec excellence
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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awards
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isanz
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information protection
Entries are now open for the 2017 iSANZ Awards and applicants have until Monday October 2 to submit their nominees.
LookingGlass Cyber Solutions to expand continental reach with $26.3m funding
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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mssp
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funding
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lookingglass cyber solutions
LookingGlass Cyber Solutions bags £26.3m to bolster its global cyber-defence reach, eyeing expansion across five continents.
Study: Even the Australian C-Suite flouts cybersecurity policies
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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printing
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document management
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ecm
Employees in some of Australia’s largest organisations are flouting cybersecurity policies and it’s not just junior employees who are guilty.
Interview: Cisco on the cyber dangers lurking in healthcare
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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iot
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it in healthcare
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patching
Cisco's ANZ security chief unveils the perilous cyber threats menacing healthcare, stressing the urgent need for robust digital defences.
You’re invited: The 3rd Annual Advance Cyber Security Summit
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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accounting systems
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breach prevention
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digital banking
The 2017 NZTECH Advance Cyber Security Summit, which will dive into the progress, developments and challenges that await us.
Why scalability is key to reseller success
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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firewall
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network management
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network security
Ingram Micro explains how Fortinet’s cyber security solutions scale up or down to keep adversaries out of your client’s networks.
Inspur signs up to ONOS project for stronger data center SDN
Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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network infrastructure
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network management
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sdn
Inspur has joined the Open Network Operating System (ONOS) project as a collaborator, pledging its support to provide better data center networking.
Equinix Singapore to host SK Infosec's managed security services
Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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data centre operators
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equinix
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mssp
According to SK Infosec's partnership with Equinix will combine the strengths of both companies and will enable Equinix to provide managed security.
$500,000 zero-day prize pool for Mobile Pwn2Own contest in Japan
Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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trend micro
Trend Micro has put more than US$500,000 towards a prize pool that aims to find security vulnerabilities at the upcoming Mobile Pwn2Own contest.
Why artificial intelligence needs big data to deliver business benefits
Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
Big data may be the missing piece of the puzzle as to how businesses can profit from AI and machine learning, according to insights from Teradata.
NEXTDC names FY17 'most significant year in history'
Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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colocation
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data centre operators
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nextdc
From $1.8 million profit in 2016 to $23 million profit in 2017, NEXTDC is naming it as the most significant year in its history.
NZ's agritech sector is tech-savvy, but not looking to the future
Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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microsoft
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agritech
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digital disruption
New Zealand’s agritech sector is aware of what’s going on in the technology space, but are struggling to keep up with the pace of change.
Need for speed: The connection between faster internet and cyber attacks
Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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nztech
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cyber attacks
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partners
As net speeds soar, NZTech chief flags rise in cyber attacks, linking digitalisation to a spike in cyber crime sophistication.
Telstra's Security Operations Centre launched in Sydney
Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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edutech
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uc
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collaboration
Telstra’s Sydney Security Operation Centre is now fully operational, with Melbourne’s opening hot on its heels.
Darktrace joins UK Prime Minister on trade mission to Japan
Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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ai security
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darktrace
Darktrace EMEA CEO Poppy Gustafsson is one of a select group of business leaders accompanying UK Prime Minister on a trade mission to Japan.
Kapiti Coast District Council sends spam to 'hundreds of people'
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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phishing
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email security
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council
Kāpiti Coast Council's email blunder floods hundreds with spam, as Mayor Gurunathan urges vigilance amidst phishing surge.
VeloCloud expands SD-WAN partner ecosystem; signs up major security firms
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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network management
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
The VeloCloud SD-WAN Security Technology Partner Program has recently signed on heavyweights such as Forcepoint Symantec and VMware.
Whispir sets sights on Singapore channel & blue chip customers
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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cloud services
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whispir
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communication
Whispir launches Singapore hub to pioneer Asia expansion, snags major local clients as it eyes AI and IoT integration in communications.
Forcepoint's RedOwl acquisition paves way for 'human-centric' security
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
Cybersecurity firm Forcepoint has spent an undisclosed amount on the acquisition of security analytics provider RedOwl.
Phishing scam impersonates Ministry of Primary Industries
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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malware
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phishing
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email security
CERT NZ alerts public to a new phishing scam masquerading as the Ministry of Primary Industries, complete with malware-laden attachments.
Four tips for better visibility & security in public cloud
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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cloud services
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public cloud
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cybersecurity
Underused cloud? Ixia reveals only 37% monitor their virtual as closely as physical networks, sparking security concerns.