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.
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ANZ firms must reconsider their approach to airgapped networks, US security expert warns
Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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network infrastructure
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firewalls
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network security
A US security expert is warning New Zealand and Australian organisations that traditional ‘airgap’ solutions are not the best approach.
You're invited: Workplace optimization arrives in Sydney
Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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physical security
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workplace
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hid
HID Global invites you to an exclusive event on April 11 at Signorelli Gastronomia, showcasing their new workplace optimisation platform using IoT technology.
Necurs botnet erupts from dormancy to churn out 100,000 spam emails over Easter
Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
One of the world’s largest spam botnets is back in action and this time it is spreading a Trojan downloader that can deliver nasty malware surprises.
59% APAC financial firms bolster investment in fraud detection
Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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malware
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cybersecurity
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fraud
Amid rising fraud concerns, 59% of APAC financial firms are increasing investment in detection tech, surpassing even multi-factor authentication, says Experian.
Interview: Microsoft's Steve Guggenheimer explores AI in security
Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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ddos
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phishing
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email security
Steve Guggenheimer, Microsoft's AI guru, discusses the state of AI in security and how attackers and defenders are using AI.
The 475-day siege: APAC firms' breach detection times are getting worse
Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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malware
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Asia Pacific organisations take over a year to detect cyber threats, the longest of any region, according to FireEye's M-Trends 2018 report.
AustCyber appoints Michelle Price as its new CEO
Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
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austcyber
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job moves
Michelle Prices moves from her previous post as AustCyber’s chief operating officer to the role of CEO, after Craig Davies stepped down from the role.
New Panda Banker campaign targets Japan's financial institutions
Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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breach prevention
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ibm
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fireeye
Popular banking malware Panda Banker, also known as PandaBot and Zeus Panda is reportedly targeting Japan’s financial institutions for the first time.
Carbon Black launches tech partner program to improve collective security defences
Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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siem
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logrhythm
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juniper networks
Carbon Black has launched a new technology partner program that is designed to improve cybersecurity through collective defence.
It's up to the shareholders: Thales launches offer to acquire Gemalto
Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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encryption
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biometrics
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cybersecurity
Thales and Gemalto are readying themselves for a merger that may well create a world leader in digital security.
CERT NZ issues MikroTik RouterOS vulnerability alert
Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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malware
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cybersecurity
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router
MikroTik RouterOS devices are at risk of malware attacks that can spread to other devices, according to an alert published by CERT NZ last week.
Lithium-Ion batteries critical to reducing power management costs
Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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edge computing
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power / energy
Reliable and effective power management is essential to managing edge computing environments, but that is at risk from poor maintenance.
Gemalto and Dai Nippon Printing develop facial recognition for mobile banking
Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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surveillance
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biometrics
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fintech
Gemalto is set to provide facial biometrics to Dai Nippon Printing customers in Japan, enhancing mobile banking functionality.
China Unicom deploys one of the world's largest DDoS protection systems
Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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ddos
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network infrastructure
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firewalls
China Unicom is building its biggest DDoS protection and mitigation system ever with the help of Taiwan-based network security firm Genie Networks.
Embracing retail on the edge: Why the retail sector needs to adopt edge computing
Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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cx
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edge computing
Retailers that embrace edge computing continue to innovate, create new customer experiences and the ones that do it right will thrive.
Updated: MailChimp prohibits cryptocurrency, ICO & blockchain email promotions
Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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email security
Email marketing giant MailChimp is the latest large enterprise to initiate a crackdown on cryptocurrency and ICO-related promotions.
With $2.5m in its pocket, local security firm Kasada sets its sights on the US
Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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bots
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venture capital
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kasada
Two Australian venture capital firms have raised $2.5 million for local cybersecurity firm Kasada, which will now set its sights on the US market.
Cofense explains the PhishMe rebrand and human empowerment for complete phishing defense
Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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phishing
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email security
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phishme
Cofense, formerly PhishMe, is doubling down on harnessing human intelligence and tech for superior phishing defence, backed by private equity investment.
Attackers exploit macro-less Office documents to create havoc
Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Cybercriminals use Microsoft Office documents to conduct ‘macro-less’ attacks that dodge organisations’ defences and inject malware.
Asia's tech-enabled real estate needs to smarten up on cyber risk
Thu, 29th Mar 2018
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smart cities
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risk & compliance
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jll
The surge in smart city technology across Asia Pacific is outpacing the development of necessary cyber protections, a JLL report warns.