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New Zealanders hit hard by trackers according to new Norton research

NortonLifeLock research reveals alarming rise in online tracking and security threats in New Zealand, with 6,327,788 cyber threats blocked in Q4 2021.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jan 2022

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Digital Transformation

Adobe Acrobat PDF now on Microsoft Windows' Edge browser

Natively embedding Acrobat PDF technology in Microsoft Edge will deliver an enhanced PDF experience for Windows users and a seamless path to even more value.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Feb 2023

Virtual Private Networks

Norton AntiTrack launches in New Zealand for better online privacy

Norton launches AntiTrack software in New Zealand offering enhanced privacy features and control for users concerned about data privacy.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Mar 2022

Virtual Private Networks

Surfshark adds a website safety warning feature to its browser extension

Surfshark created website safety warning feature that encourages people to be more mindful about the data they are giving to websites and digital platforms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jan 2022

Cybersecurity

Google unveils new protections for Enhanced Safe Browsing in Chrome

Google introduces new protections for Enhanced Safe Browsing in Chrome, reducing phishing risks by 35% for users.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Jun 2021

Data Privacy

Avast Secure Browser comes to Android

Avast Secure Browser has been a mainstay for the security platform in Windows and Mac, and this is the first time it has come to mobile.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2020

Software-as-a-Service

McAfee announces new acquisition as it moves toward browser isolation

The acquisition of Light Point Securitywill supplement McAfee's existing inbound and outbound protection for all web and cloud traffic, according to McAffee.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2020

Crypto

ESET discovers campaign stealing bitcoins from darknet users

ESET researchers have discovered a trojanised Tor Browser that cybercriminals use to steal bitcoins from darknet market buyers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2019

Malware

New study details how easy it is for hackers to steal your data

It's no secret that web browsers store a substantial amount of sensitive information about their users - hackers are taking advantage of this.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018

Malware

Menlo Security closes $40m funding round to expand malware isolation tech

Menlo Security has successfully closed a Series C funding round to the tune of US$40 million this week, bringing its total funding to $85 million.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2017

Cybersecurity

Menlo Security selects Edvance as Hong Kong & Macau distributor

Menlo Security has signed a distribution agreement with Hong Kong-based Edvance to distribute its browser isolation platform across both Hong.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2017

Malware

ESET uncovers stealthy Stantinko malware's click fraud prowess

ESET has spotted a malware strain that tricks users into downloading pirated software from dummy torrent sites.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jul 2017

Endpoint Protection

Ingram Micro signs on as distie for Menlo Security's browser isolation platform

Ingram Micro has scored distribution rights for Menlo Security's browser isolation platform across Singapore and Thailand.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017

Microsoft

Bye bye, NPAPI: Mozilla issues critical update to Firefox, disables plugins

Firefox has disabled all NPAPI plugin capability except Flash. Common plugins such as Adobe Acrobat, Java and Microsoft Silverlight no longer load.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Mar 2017

Unified Communications

Polycom predicts the future of the NZ workplace in 2015

Polycom reveals key tech trends for NZ's 2015 workplace, predicting a shift to more collaborative, efficient environments driven by advanced mobile tech.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2015