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.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Sara - Page 15
Radiflow raises $18m with support from Singapore engineering firm
Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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Industrial cybersecurity solution provider now has $18 million more in its coffers after a successful investment round.
Canalys: Smart speaker installed base market to hit 2018 milestone
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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digital entertainment
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google
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apple
Smart speaker installed base set to hit 100 million by year-end, with Amazon Echo taking over 50% share, says Canalys.
Industrial revolution will shape NZ's dairy and farming industries
Wed, 27th Jun 2018
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iot
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university of waikato
New Zealand's dairy and farming sectors face major impacts from the industrial revolution, says data expert Dr Albert Bifet. #IoT #bigdata.
SwipedOn CEO explains how his Tauranga SaaS startup went global
Tue, 26th Jun 2018
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SwipedOn is a fast-growing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) that is used in more than 2000 cities worldwide, and it all started in the Bay of Plenty.
Meet the Kiwi software recruitment firm eyeing up the Aussie market
Tue, 19th Jun 2018
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software
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recruitment
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weirdly
Another Kiwi startup has set its sights on Australia – and it says move over Xero, there's a new success story in town.
Apple reportedly taking steps to crack down on iPhone unlockers
Fri, 15th Jun 2018
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data protection
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data privacy
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apple
Apple tightens security, altering iPhone settings to thwart unauthorised unlockers and limit data access, sidelining devices like the US$30,000 GrayKey.
Waikato software firm nominated for ExportNZ Awards
Mon, 11th Jun 2018
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software
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oracle
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exportnz awards
According to More4Apps global marketing manager Jayne Perry, the nomination is a special event for its Hamilton-based team.
New Zealander appointed as Global Cyber Alliance ambassador
Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cyber threat
New Zealander Tony Krzyzewski is one of eight international ambassadors appointed to the Global Cyber Alliance.
Singapore welcomes new player in enterprise data security space
Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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data protection
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casb
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healthtech
US cybersecurity firm, Protegrity, has opened its first sales office in Singapore as it aims to establish a presence in the Asia Pacific region.
Singapore-based AI startup scoops Australian RegTech award
Wed, 30th May 2018
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risk & compliance
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money laundering
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the regtech association
Singapore-based AI startup Silent Eight has won the top spot at the RegTech Association Australia's inaugural pitch fest this year.
Virsec, GHD partnership vows to defend world's critical infrastructure against cyber attacks
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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cybersecurity
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critical infrastructure
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As part of their global partnership, Virsec and GHD will embark on a roadshow of Australia and New Zealand in July.
Cybercriminals make a meal of weakened supply chains
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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supply chain
Ransomware attacks and other cyber threats are targeting the supply chain in greater numbers, says Dimension Data's latest report.
Chinese threat actor linked to leak of more than 200 million Japanese PII datasets
Mon, 21st May 2018
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Leaked personal information includes names, credentials, email addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, and home addresses.
Data privacy regulations causing headaches for AU businesses
Mon, 21st May 2018
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ai security
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data privacy
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Only 9% of Australian businesses are prepared to comply with GDPR, despite feeling confident about NDB, according to Webroot's report.
WhiteHawk continues push into US through Cybercrime Support Network partnership
Tue, 15th May 2018
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
WhiteHawk partners with Cybercrime Support Network, becoming their response arm for cybersecurity incidents in the US.
New cybersecurity partnership to strengthen Japan's automotive market
Mon, 14th May 2018
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cybersecurity
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upstream security
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automotive
Upstream Security and Asgent have plans to bring state-of-the-art cybersecurity to Japan's automotive manufacturers and vehicle fleets.
New Zealand's first Privacy Trust Marks awarded to Trade Me and RealMe
Thu, 10th May 2018
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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trade me
RealMe and Trade Me's Transparency Reporting websites are the first two recipients of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner's new Privacy Trust Mark.
WhiteHawk cybersecurity exchange snaps up contract with US top 10 financial firm
Wed, 9th May 2018
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
WhiteHawk secures a USD $325,000 contract for its 360 Cyber Risk Framework with a top 10 US financial institution, marking a significant milestone.
North Korea's threat actors operating from other countries
Mon, 7th May 2018
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threat
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recorded future
North Korea conducts malicious cyber operations from countries including India, Malaysia, New Zealand, Nepal, Kenya, Mozambique, Indonesia, and China.
Survey points to forgetfulness as main reason why people reuse their passwords
Wed, 2nd May 2018
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cybersecurity
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passwords
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lastpass
91% of the 2000 respondents know that using the same password for multiple accounts is a security risk, but 59% continue to do it anyway.