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Five ways to improve your email security to protect you and your company’s information
Malware

Five ways to improve your email security to protect you and your company’s information

Weak account settings and careless clicks can expose personal data, let criminals impersonate you and compromise linked services.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Tue, 29th Jan 2019
Five ways to improve your email security and protect your personal information
Malware

Five ways to improve your email security and protect your personal information

Simple checks can stop account takeovers and phishing, from stronger passwords and two-factor authentication to encrypted connections and attachments.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019
Facilities Integrate 2018 sets the scene for an exciting year
Smart Cities

Facilities Integrate 2018 sets the scene for an exciting year

More than 2,680 delegates attended the Auckland event, as new energy management and smart-building displays drew strong interest from tradespeople.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 4th Nov 2018
Arm your battle stations: Ransomware is growing like the plague
Malware

Arm your battle stations: Ransomware is growing like the plague

Ransomware attacks surged by 32% in 2017, with more than 17 million malware threats detected in New Zealand alone, warns cybersecurity firm Trend Micro.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018

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Carbon Black updates endpoint security solution
Endpoint Protection

Carbon Black updates endpoint security solution

Carbon Black announces Cb Protection 8.1, enabling customers to meet PCI DSS standards and remove legacy antivirus without additional steps.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Aug 2018
WatchGuard launches new AI Antivirus, UTM appliance
Firewalls

WatchGuard launches new AI Antivirus, UTM appliance

The latest version of Fireware OS introduces new IntelligentAV service for malware detection. Testing of new M270 appliance shows impressive speed.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Aug 2018
Cylance brings AI antivirus solution into the home
Endpoint Protection

Cylance brings AI antivirus solution into the home

After seeing widespread success in the business and enterprise world, smart cybersecurity has now found its way into the home.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jul 2018
VirusTotal takes proactive approach to eliminating false positives
Malware

VirusTotal takes proactive approach to eliminating false positives

Alphabet-owned antivirus service VirusTotal is cracking down on false positives – and solving a massive problem for software developers.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2018
Why antivirus peace of mind doesn't have to cost you… anything
Malware

Why antivirus peace of mind doesn't have to cost you… anything

Bitdefender Antivirus Free offers robust, real-time protection against the latest threats, keeping your PC secure without costing you a penny.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 24th May 2018
Why security suites are ousting traditional antivirus programs
Virtual Private Networks

Why security suites are ousting traditional antivirus programs

In recent years, user privacy and security have become paramount, while criminals attempt to coerce, steal and manipulate users for their data.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018
Macs under attack – what you can do to secure your device
Endpoint Protection

Macs under attack – what you can do to secure your device

Macs are no longer immune to malware; Bitdefender's new antivirus offers robust protection against a range of threats, ensuring your device and data stay safe.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018
Going beyond antivirus with Trend Micro's Maximum Security
Malware

Going beyond antivirus with Trend Micro's Maximum Security

With the widening scale of cyber threats targeting consumers, its crucial that our security solutions simultaneously protect every type of device.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Wed, 16th May 2018
Antivirus solution protects privacy in the era of social media
Endpoint Protection

Antivirus solution protects privacy in the era of social media

In the wake of Cambridge Analytica's scandal, Trend Micro's Maximum Security offers a robust antivirus solution to protect privacy on social media.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018
Survey finds businesses stung with $16m hidden cybersecurity costs every year
Malware

Survey finds businesses stung with $16m hidden cybersecurity costs every year

New research from Bromium has found the hidden costs of 'detect-to-protect' security are immense with businesses being blindsided every year.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018
Kaspersky taps ex-Microsoft talent for APAC channel head role
Endpoint Protection

Kaspersky taps ex-Microsoft talent for APAC channel head role

Kaspersky appoints Naina Parhar, ex-Microsoft talent, as APAC head of channel sales to drive regional growth and enhance cybersecurity distribution frameworks.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2018
Script-based cyber attacks rise as threat actors choose stealth
Malware

Script-based cyber attacks rise as threat actors choose stealth

WatchGuard Technologies' latest quarterly Internet Security report has revealed a massive increase in scripting attacks and malware.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2017
US Govt & Kaspersky in dispute over cyberespionage claims
Endpoint Protection

US Govt & Kaspersky in dispute over cyberespionage claims

The fiasco comes after DHS suspected a link between Kaspersky officials and Russian intelligence that could potentially risk US national security.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017

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