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.
Stories by Sara - Page 178
ESET-DESlock acquisition pays off in data encryption test
Fri, 31st Mar 2017
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malware
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encryption
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cybersecurity
ESET's encryption solution named best for SMBs by AV-Comparatives, highlighting growing importance of data security.
Film review: Ghost in the Shell - a cyberpunk look into AI and mind hacking
Thu, 30th Mar 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
When you go messing around with advanced technology, what happens if your mind gets hacked? What if that hacker is a wanted cyberterrorist?.
IBM Security X-Force reports 'record' 556% increase in breaches
Thu, 30th Mar 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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breach prevention
IBM Security’s 2017 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index has uncovered a 556% increase in the number of breached records in the past year.
Global security heavyweights win big at SANS Best of Awards
Thu, 30th Mar 2017
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storage
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cybersecurity
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awards
CrowdStrike, Carbon Black, Palo Alto Networks, FireEye, Cylance and LogRhythm were among the winners at the SANS Best of Awards this week.
Xero celebrates journey to success as subscribers swell to one million
Thu, 30th Mar 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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ai
Cloud accounting pioneer Xero hits a record one million subscribers, marking a huge leap in the digitally connected business realm.
Kiwi schools to get free access to geographic data analysis software
Wed, 29th Mar 2017
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eagle technology
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maps
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gis
New Zealand primary and secondary schools now have free access to Esri’s ArcGIS Online software for data analysis through maps.
Blancco's new Beijing office to support China's growing need for data erasure software
Wed, 29th Mar 2017
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smartphones
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blancco
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accenture
Blancco CEO Pat Clawson says Chinese companies are detecting more and more security incidents - an increase of 900% since 2014.
New Bitcoin trading platform brings investment to 'everyday New Zealanders'
Wed, 29th Mar 2017
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
New Zealanders can now trade Bitcoin safely and easily on BitPrime, the country's first locally owned platform.
Film review: Boss Baby - what happens when you turn a baby into a corporate boss?
Tue, 28th Mar 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Looking for a family movie this April? Boss Baby is a cute and lighthearted look at turning a baby into senior management. In cinemas from April 13.
ePLDT moves onwards and upwards with SDN technology
Tue, 28th Mar 2017
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
ePLDT deploys Software Defined Networking in its data center network, aiming to improve customer experiences in changing businesses.
MailGuard takes different approach to security awareness by launching 'how to' guide
Tue, 28th Mar 2017
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ebooks
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mailguard
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australian government
MailGuard has taken a different approach to cybercrime awareness with the launch of a new book to help leaders understand the problem.
Nokia's latest Threat Intelligence Report: Smartphone malware skyrockets 400%
Tue, 28th Mar 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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smartphones
Malware infections on smartphones rose nearly 400% in 2016, according to the latest Threat Intelligence Report from Nokia.
Kiwi MPs put security on the table at London parliamentary conference
Tue, 28th Mar 2017
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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nz government
New Zealand MPs attend International Parliamentary Conference on National Security and Cybersecurity in London.
WREDA says NZ's refreshed trade policy is good news for digital exports
Tue, 28th Mar 2017
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trade
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exports
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wellington regional economic development agency
WREDA chief executive Chris Whelan says the government's refreshed Trade Agenda 2030 policy is good news for the region and its digital exports.
Ixia survey finds network complexity is weakening enterprise security
Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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malware
Ixia reveals in their new report that network complexity, not just malware, poses a significant threat to business security.
Hi-tech defence provider Saab pledges commitment to APAC
Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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surveillance
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saab
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partners
Dean Rosenfield, current managing director of Saab Australia, will take over as head of Market Area Asia Pacific next year.
NEC joins forces with INTERPOL to conduct digital security challenge
Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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ransomware
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digital signage
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malware
NEC is keeping up its cybersecurity game, this time alongside INTERPOL as part of the Digital Security Challenge training held in Singapore.
Veritas says Aussie firms aren't prepared for EU's new data protection regulations
Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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data protection
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law
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veritas
The Global Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) takes effect next year, and only 30% of Australian businesses are prepared for it, Veritas has found.
Proofpoint highlights huge global surge in BEC scams
Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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physical security
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dlp
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identity theft
BEC scams are becoming more prevalent and sophisticated, costing victims $3.1 billion worldwide, according to the FBI.
Security experts find critical vulnerabilities in SAP’s mail systems
Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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email
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sap
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patching
Serious vulnerabilities in SAP systems worldwide put businesses at risk of data theft and disruption, discovered by ERP-SEC.