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May 17 is Pink Shirt Day: How you can help prevent cyberbullying
Cyberbullying

May 17 is Pink Shirt Day: How you can help prevent cyberbullying

This Friday May 17 is Pink Shirt Day, which is a colourful way to raise awareness about a serious and in some cases tragic issue: cyberbullying.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2019
Spark Lab launches free cybersecurity tool for SMBs
Cybersecurity

Spark Lab launches free cybersecurity tool for SMBs

Spark Lab has launched a new tool that it hopes will help New Zealand's small businesses understand their cybersecurity risks.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Dec 2018
Keeping yourself and your business safe online
Fintech

Keeping yourself and your business safe online

Cyber Smart Week spotlights online safety, urging businesses to bolster defences against rising cyber threats.

By Paul Macpherson • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018

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Metadata retention laws “abused” by enforcement agencies
Hyperscale

Metadata retention laws “abused” by enforcement agencies

The PJCIS, Human Right Law Centre, Digital Rights Watch and Access Now are calling for the repeal or amendment of the controversial laws.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2020
Norton 360, best all-in-one internet safety package
Endpoint Protection

Norton 360, best all-in-one internet safety package

A Norton 360 Premium one-year subscription protects up to five of your devices, including your Mac, PC, iOS, and Android devices.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2019
HP celebrates another year of success at partner awards
Partner Programmes

HP celebrates another year of success at partner awards

Adding two new categories to the mix, HP's 2019 partner awards were a night of glory and glamour as 13 winners were named.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2019
'Stalkerware': The new name for spying tools & online harrassment
Cyber-stalking

'Stalkerware': The new name for spying tools & online harrassment

A coalition of cybersecurity firms, including Norton and Kaspersky, is tackling the rise of stalkerware—dangerous software used for spying and harassment.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2019
Hands-on Review: Norton Lifelock's Norton 360 security suite
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Norton Lifelock's Norton 360 security suite

With Norton 360, Norton Lifelock offers a robust security suite for Australia and New Zealand with enhanced features and an improved user experience.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2019
Cybercrime complacency costs Kiwis – Norton
Endpoint Protection

Cybercrime complacency costs Kiwis – Norton

From the Starwood hotels data breach to online services like Flipboard, what steps have you taken to secure your information online?.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2019
Symantec named Leader by Forrester for Data Security Portfolio
Malware

Symantec named Leader by Forrester for Data Security Portfolio

Symantec was recognised as a Leader based on current offering, strategy, and market presence with the highest overall ranking for current offerings.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2019
Are we being watched? Concerns over govt surveillance on Australians
Surveillance

Are we being watched? Concerns over govt surveillance on Australians

Australians are alarmed by expanding surveillance powers and government access to private data, with 76% uneasy about data retention by telcos.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2019
AirTrunk raises $450m: Singapore hyperscale data center on the cards
Hyperscale

AirTrunk raises $450m: Singapore hyperscale data center on the cards

Australian hyperscale data center specialist AirTrunk has raised SG$450 million in order to finance its expansion across Asia Pacific.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2019
Hands-on Review: The Huawei Y7 Pro 2019
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Huawei Y7 Pro 2019

Huawei's Y7 Pro smartphone impresses with its AI camera, long battery life, expandable storage, and user-friendly interface.

By Owen McCarthy • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2019
Cryptomining apps discovered on Microsoft's app store
Malware

Cryptomining apps discovered on Microsoft's app store

Symantec discovers eight cryptomining apps on the Microsoft Store, exploiting users' CPUs to mine Monero. Microsoft has since removed the apps.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Feb 2019
Norton VPN adds New Zealand server
Virtual Private Networks

Norton VPN adds New Zealand server

The new local server will help users protect personal information and securely access private information while on the go.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Nov 2018
Hands-on Review: Norton Core keeps home IoT secure
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Norton Core keeps home IoT secure

Norton Core: the fashionable, cyber-safe addition to every home. Provides parental controls and internet security in one.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Oct 2018

Stories from Other Regions

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Loki registers as the first Australian not-for-profit privacy firm
Encryption

Loki registers as the first Australian not-for-profit privacy firm

Australia's Loki Foundation, now ACNC-registered, aims to boost privacy with decentralised tools amidst new encryption laws and rising privacy concerns.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2019