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Salesforce misconfiguration exposes sensitive data, warns Varonis

Salesforce misconfigurations could expose sensitive data, allowing attackers to steal information and perform spear-phishing campaigns, warns Varonis.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Aug 2021

IoT Security

Rise of the machines: Security risks of connected devices during COVID-19

The report highlights the risks of vulnerable connected devices at a time when new ransomware attacks are reported almost daily .

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Aug 2021

Power / Energy

HP unveils new range of Chrome OS-powered devices

HP has unveiled its new range of Chrome-powered PC and notebook devices, as well as a new monitor designed to complement the range.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Aug 2021

Malware

71 billion ransomware attacks on remote access - ESET

Ransomware attacks on remote access have reached a staggering 71 billion between Jan 2020 to June 2021, warns ESET research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Aug 2021

Unified Communications

The Commerce Commission warns telcos over unclear marketing

The Commerce Commission urgently seeks views on proposed marketing principles to reduce consumer confusion about alternative technology.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Aug 2021

Hybrid & Remote Work

NZ's digital skills shortage reaches crisis point: How to attract and retain talent during tough times

The relationship between employers and employees has become more nuanced and driven by a desire for a healthy lifestyle beyond work.

By Katherine Swan • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Aug 2021

Data Privacy

Trade Me hands less customer info over to authorities according to Transparency Report

Trade Me reduces customer data releases to Police and government agencies, with a 14% drop in requests from previous year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Aug 2021

Wearables

TCL's NXTWEAR G Smart Glasses bring home theatre direct to your eyeballs

If you thought you'd seen the last of wearables like Google Glass and its ilk, consumer electronics company TCL wants to have the last laugh.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Aug 2021

Semiconductors

Parallels Desktop 17 announced - Apples M1 chip and Windows 11 enable impressive new features

Parallels announce Parallels Desktop 17 for Mac, with major new features for running native Windows applications on Macs with Apple M1 and Intel chips.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Aug 2021

Data Analytics

You're invited: She Sharp presents Women in Data & Analytics on August 24th

The event will feature a panel with the experts, a hands-on workshop on Microsoft Power BI, and the opportunity to gain valuable career advice.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Aug 2021

Email Security

1 in every 4 companies using Microsoft 365 suffered security breach

1 in 4 companies experienced at least one email security breach, with phishing attacks being the main cause, reveals a survey by Hornetsecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Aug 2021

Malware

Extortion payments hit new records as ransomware crisis intensifies

Highest ransom paid in 2020 was $12.9m, almost doubled from the previous year, according to new research by Palo Alto Networks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Aug 2021

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Google Nest Hub 2nd generation

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) is a small yet powerful smart home device. In this review, we explore its features and whether it's worth buying.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Aug 2021

Malware

New malware families discovered eavesdropping on governments, targeting eCommerce

ESET researchers have identified 10 new malware families targeting IIS web servers, with victims including governments and eCommerce companies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Aug 2021

Hybrid & Remote Work

Gartner: Gaps between employer and staff sentiment on the future of work

A gap is emerging between executive and individual contributor perceptions on the future of the employee experience, says Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Aug 2021

Internet of Things

Malvertising targeting IoT devices connected to smart home networks

Global cybersecurity firm GeoEdge has discovered a large-scale malvertising attack targeting home-network based IoT devices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Aug 2021

Gaming

Game review: Chernobylite (PC)

Born from The Farm 51's Chernobyl VR documentary, Chernobylite is a sci-fi survival game set in the haunting ruins of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone in Ukraine.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Mon, 9th Aug 2021