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Webroot: Evolutions in endpoint security
Endpoint Protection

Webroot: Evolutions in endpoint security

The threat landscape has been rapidly evolving over the past few years, largely driven by an expansive and mature cybercrime-as-a-service (CaaS) ecosystem.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2014
Trend Micro reveals top Kiwi partners...
Trend Micro

Trend Micro reveals top Kiwi partners...

Gen-i and Origin IT win top awards at Trend Micro Partner Forum. Awards recognise partners for their work and growth with Trend Micro.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Tue, 27th May 2014
UR-Hell as Kiwis click over 2.3 million malicious links in 2014...
Gaming

UR-Hell as Kiwis click over 2.3 million malicious links in 2014...

The number of malicious links clicked on by New Zealanders in Q1 2014 reached 2.3 million, according to a report by Trend Micro.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 17th May 2014
Modern threats - What you need to know
Malware

Modern threats - What you need to know

Cyber-threat landscape intensifies, with businesses facing escalating attacks despite beefed-up security measures.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2014
Soft Solutions bags Trend Micro's NZ distie of the year award
Cybersecurity

Soft Solutions bags Trend Micro's NZ distie of the year award

Soft Solutions named Trend Micro Distributor of the Year for 2013 in New Zealand at Trend Micro Partner Forum.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2014
Reaping the benefits of a secure virtual environment...
Virtualisation

Reaping the benefits of a secure virtual environment...

UK businesses advance through secure virtual environments, embracing agility while navigating new security challenges.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2014
Check Point unveils 'revolutionary' security protection
Cybersecurity

Check Point unveils 'revolutionary' security protection

Check Point launches Software-defined Protection, a 'revolutionary' security solution for evolving IT threats, promising agility and robust defense.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2014
The changing face of security...
Cybersecurity

The changing face of security...

Mark Shaw, Symantec technology strategist – Information Security (Pacific) takes a look at the changing threat landscape and its impact on security solutions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2014
2014: The year of transparency
Firewalls

2014: The year of transparency

In 2014, transparency becomes crucial for online security. Richard Henderson highlights how honesty and partnership with customers can restore trust in NZ.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2014
Your data is nearly impossible to secure says Trend Micro
Malware

Your data is nearly impossible to secure says Trend Micro

Security breaches, cyber criminals and organised attacks made it nearly impossible to keep personal and financial data private.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2014
HP: Top enterprise security threats
Cybersecurity

HP: Top enterprise security threats

HP has published the Cyber Risk Report 2013, identifying top enterprise security vulnerabilities and providing analysis of the expanding threat landscape.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2014
Sun not yet set on Microsoft's Windows XP support threat
Cybersecurity

Sun not yet set on Microsoft's Windows XP support threat

Microsoft has extended support for Windows XP until July, but has stressed that it is not a supported operating system.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 18th Jan 2014
WatchGuard: Top 8 security predictions for 2014
Firewalls

WatchGuard: Top 8 security predictions for 2014

Could a Hollywood hack come true? Will there be a US Healthcare.gov data breach? Should you expect CryptoLocker clones?.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2013
One in eight NZ business IPs exposed on weekly basis
Cybersecurity

One in eight NZ business IPs exposed on weekly basis

New research reveals 1 in 8 NZ business IPs face weekly web threats, with Australia higher at 1 in 5, spotlighting regional cybersecurity concerns.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2013
Check Point: Dangerous phishing attacks in detail...
Malware

Check Point: Dangerous phishing attacks in detail...

Phishing attacks and their more recent variations such as spear-phishing and whaling are by now well-known parts of the threat landscape.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2013
Microsoft: Kiwis beware, of World Cup cyber scare...
Cybersecurity

Microsoft: Kiwis beware, of World Cup cyber scare...

Kiwis heading to the FIFA World Cup warned by Microsoft to guard against cyber scams in cybercrime hotspot Brazil.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2013
Top 13 Cyber Security predictions for 2014...
Malware

Top 13 Cyber Security predictions for 2014...

Palo Alto Networks unveils the top 13 cyber security predictions for 2014, spotlighting mobile and cloud security transformations.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2013
Trustwave: How to effectively manage risk
Risk & Compliance

Trustwave: How to effectively manage risk

When a colleague I used to work with wanted us to get to the core of the matter at hand, he would ask us to 'cut through it'.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2013

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