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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 139

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Security firm Cyber Toa launches virtual CISO for Kiwi businesses
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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compliance
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cybersecurity
Wellington-based security company Cyber Toa launched the virtual CISO last week to help Kiwi businesses battle the torrent of cyber threats.
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HPE's industry-first puts silicon at the forefront of server security
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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encryption
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servers
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cios
The industry-first development features embedded silicon-based security into HPE's next-generation ProLiant servers.
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Impersonation attacks rise 400% as email security struggles to keep up
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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spam
20% of risky emails bypass security systems, according to Mimecast. Attacks like impersonation grew by 400% QoQ.
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Symantec launches DLP solution that tracks data beyond company walls
Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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byod
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mobility
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casb
Symantec has unveiled new technology that automatically encrypts and tracks data as it moves outside of managed environments.
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Lazada Group ups DDoS protection for its online shopping network
Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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ddos
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qrator labs
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lazada
Lazada Group strengthens its defence against cyber threats, partnering with Qrator Labs to enhance DDoS protection for seamless online shopping.
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Oops, Turla did it again - hackers target Britney Spears' Instagram account
Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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instagram
A backdoor trojan has been lurking in the comment sections of Britney Spears' Instagram posts and the hacking group Turla may be the culprit.
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Commvault & AWS alliance: A progressive look at the journey to cloud
Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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cloud services
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Data is the heartbeat of your organisation, and during the journey to cloud, it's important to make sure that data stays with you along the way.
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How to address the security risks created by big data
Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
Big data increases the risk of cyber attacks, warns Aleron's director Alex Morkos. Organizations must take steps to protect themselves.
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Kindness doesn't hurt: New movement unites internet users to #keepitkindonline
Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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cyberbullying
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blogging
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online harrassment
#keepitkindonline is a new social media campaign aimed at exposing the nasty side of the internet and encouraging people to making it a kinder place.
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Thursdays are the most dangerous days for our inboxes, Proofpoint finds
Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Be especially wary of the dangers lurking in your inbox on Thursdays - because that's when malicious email attachments are likely to spike.
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Apple's App Store earnings top $70 billion since its launch in 2008
Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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apple
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smartphones
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technology gifts
Apple's global developer community has collectively earned more than $70 billion since the App Store first launched in 2008.
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Japanese teenager caught making and sharing ransomware
Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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ransomware
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malware
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ai security
14-year-old in Japan arrested for crafting and disseminating ransomware aimed to gain notoriety.
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Zuora launches cloud SaaS platform, tips subscription economy for massive growth
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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fintech
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software
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zuora
The subscription economy for financial services is tipped to skyrocket by 2018 and cloud SaaS provider Zuora says it's time to step up the game.
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Hooligans! Mexican bike gang charged with hacking Jeep Wranglers
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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cybersecurity
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hacking
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ndi
Nine members of a Mexican-based motorcycle gang have been charged with stealing 150 Jeep Wranglers worth at least $US 4.5 million.
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Trend Micro's ten steps for securing our smart cities
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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smart cities
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iot
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trend micro
Right now there are 250 smart city projects underway in 178 cities worldwide, but how do those projects tackle cybersecurity?.
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Gemalto a driving force behind East Timor's new ePassport initiative
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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biometrics
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passports
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gemalto
East Timor to issue e-passports with help from Gemalto and Visi Mitra Unipessoal Lda, aiming to enhance border security.
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Singapore & Australia forge partnership to tackle cybersecurity issues
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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cybersecurity
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australian government
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csa
Singapore and Australia sign MOU to strengthen cybersecurity cooperation, including information sharing and joint exercises.
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New comp asks drone videographers to reach for the sky
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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video
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drones
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creative technologies
Competition for aerial videographers opens, asking for stunning footage of nature, cities or sports from above. @DJIGlobal #SkyPixelVideoContest.
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New Zealand enterprise leaders concerned about digital technologies, survey finds
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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bi
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big data
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cloud services
Kiwi IT leaders are seriously concerned about the impact of digital technologies on their business, a new Digital Readiness Report finds.
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81% of passwords are hacked: Time to step up the authentication game
Tue, 6th Jun 2017
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iam
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centrify
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mfa
Alarm as data breaches soar; 81% due to weak passwords, sparking calls for tighter security measures and multi-factor authentication.
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Apple releases critical security updates for all products
Tue, 6th Jun 2017
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apple
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technology gifts
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cybersecurity
If you put off installing the latest Apple security updates, now is the time to do it, according to Australian security watchdogs Stay Smart Online.
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Digital marketing agency unleashes Fireball malware on 250 million computers
Tue, 6th Jun 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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adware
A new browser hijacker malware called Fireball is taking over 250 million computers and has already infiltrated 20% of corporate networks worldwide.
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Gaze into tech's crystal ball: Futurist Shara Evans talks security
Mon, 5th Jun 2017
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drones
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vr
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cybersecurity
We spoke to world-leading futurist Shara Evans about upcoming technologies, evolution and the implications for cyber security.
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Gartner reveals four major forces powering the security software market
Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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cybersecurity
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gartner
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mssp
The security market is going through a major shakeup as advanced analytics, SaaS, managed services, and other trends explode, says Gartner.