COVID-19 stories - Page 21
Dark net vendors wanting Bitcoin payments for unverified COVID-19 vaccines
Thu, 14th Jan 2021
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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email security
As the medicines are being offered on the dark net, purchasers have no way of knowing whether they are genuine, according to Check Point.
Three keys to keep remote workforce operational: VPNs, SaaS apps, and internet health
Wed, 13th Jan 2021
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saas
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vpns
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wireless networks
Managing a remote workforce is a complex task for IT managers, requiring focus on remote worker enablement, SaaS deployment, and internet health.
COVID-19: The gateway to innovation for Australia?
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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digital transformation
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microsoft
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analyst report
Australian organisations are embracing innovation and accelerating opportunities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Microsoft-IDC study.
PC market hits all time high, driven by pandemic-related buying
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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pc market
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analyst report
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covid-19
Global PC market experiences biggest growth in a decade with 10.7% increase in Q4 2020, driven by consumer demand, says Gartner.
Majority of professionals believe employers should require proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Fri, 8th Jan 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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healthtech
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wfh
New research has revealed 67% of professionals believe employers should require proof of vaccination for COVID-19 before returning to the office.
Top Trade Me listings of 2020 revealed
Tue, 5th Jan 2021
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trade me
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online shopping
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covid-19
Trade Me's top Marketplace listings of 2020 in New Zealand were all inspired by COVID-19, according to the buy and sell platform.
Kiwi tech sector grows, boosted by game development and local IT companies
Mon, 4th Jan 2021
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nztech
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game developers
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covid-19
New Zealand's tech sector, including game development and local IT companies, is driving continued growth, according to NZTech.
New Zealanders headed online for Christmas shopping - study
Thu, 31st Dec 2020
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online shopping
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pricespy
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covid-19
Almost 50% of New Zealanders plan to shop locally this Christmas, with 15% shopping online for the first time due to COVID-19, according to PriceSpy.
Australians fear COVID-19 misinformation threat - study
Tue, 29th Dec 2020
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data leak
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misinformation
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covid-19
Misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines on social media is feared to hinder Australia's vaccination efforts, according to a new poll.
NZ Minister for Trade and Export Growth welcomes Canada's interest in DEPA
Mon, 28th Dec 2020
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nz government
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trade
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exports
Canada expresses interest in joining Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA) with New Zealand, Singapore, and Chile. NZ Minister for Trade welcomes move.
Remote working to continue as common practice following COVID-19 vaccine
Mon, 28th Dec 2020
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hcm
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
New findings from Gartner show that 90% of HR leaders will allow employees to work remotely, even following the release of a COVID-19 vaccine.
New research reveals evolving tactics attackers use to trick victims
Fri, 25th Dec 2020
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firewalls
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email security
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breach prevention
Barracuda's new report highlights how cybercriminals are adapting quickly to current events and new tactics, with spear-phishing attacks on the rise.
Scammers target victims using COVID-19 vaccine news
Fri, 25th Dec 2020
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phishing
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email security
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covid-19
Wave of new cybersecurity threats predicted for 2021, with scams, malware, fraud and disinformation on the rise, says NortonLifeLock.
Kaspersky discovers COVID-19 research related cyber threats
Fri, 25th Dec 2020
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advanced persistent threat protection
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kaspersky
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cyber threats
Kaspersky researchers have identified two APT incidents targeting COVID-19 research. The Lazarus group is thought to be responsible.
IDC's HCP Tracker reveals growth for NZ inkjet printer market
Fri, 25th Dec 2020
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hp
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printing
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canon
New Zealand inkjet printer market grows 7% due to rise in remote working, with HP Inc. leading in unit shipments, says IDC's Asia/Pacific HCP Tracker.
Quantea and Attivo Networks launch joint network security solution
Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Quantea and Attivo Networks launch joint cybersecurity solution for IoT and COVID-19, aimed at reducing network breach and data loss risk.
Ministry of Health successfully completes COVID-19 tracing technology trial
Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
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bluetooth
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ministry of health
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covid-19
New Zealand has successfully completed a trial of Bluetooth contact tracing technology as part of its COVID-19 response.
COVID-19 halts 53% of accounting automation projects
Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Manual accounting is untenable in a post COVID-19 environment, according to new global research from accounting automation software company BlackLine.
The top search terms from IT execs in 2020
Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
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uc
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devops
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apm
COVID-19, cybersecurity and operating models were amongst the most searched terms by IT executives in 2020, according to the analyst firm.
Cybercriminals target COVID-19 vaccine - report
Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
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healthtech
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hacking
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positive technologies
Attackers did not spare clinics where COVID-19 patients were being treated or pharmaceutical sites where vaccine research was being conducted.