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In-depth: Norton by Symantec explains how Kiwi SMBs lose $19,000 from cyber attacks
Malware

In-depth: Norton by Symantec explains how Kiwi SMBs lose $19,000 from cyber attacks

Cyber blows to Kiwi SMBs average £19k, Norton survey shows. Urgent action needed as attacks surge, with email scams top culprit.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2017
Bad experiences for almost 70 percent of Kiwi online daters - tips for success
Symantec

Bad experiences for almost 70 percent of Kiwi online daters - tips for success

If you're planning to find your Mr or Mrs Right online, then it would pay to take note of the Norton Online Dating Survey first.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017
Online bullying worse than the playground
Symantec

Online bullying worse than the playground

More New Zealand parents worry about their children being bullied online than on a playground, according to a report from Norton by Symantec.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017
New Zealand's 'love affair' with online shopping at Xmas a cyber security concern
Online shopping

New Zealand's 'love affair' with online shopping at Xmas a cyber security concern

New Zealanders plan to do 40% of Christmas shopping online, despite concerns over cyber security, says Norton by Symantec.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2016
Hackers are polishing their skills while Kiwis get complacent
Wireless Networks

Hackers are polishing their skills while Kiwis get complacent

New Zealanders are not learning from their mistakes when it comes to cybercrime, warns a new report from Norton by Symantec.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016
Kiwi businesses not up to scratch with cyber insurance
Symantec

Kiwi businesses not up to scratch with cyber insurance

New Zealand's small businesses lag in cyber insurance uptake, with only 6% covered and 9% considering it essential for future resilience.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016
What is wrong with New Zealand? Cyber harassment against women has reached epidemic levels
Cyberbullying

What is wrong with New Zealand? Cyber harassment against women has reached epidemic levels

What is wrong with New Zealand? Three quarters of our Kiwi women under 30 and more than half of all Kiwi women have experienced online harassment.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jul 2016

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Why a VPN is essential in Australia after the Metadata Retention Law
Data Protection

Why a VPN is essential in Australia after the Metadata Retention Law

As Australia enforces metadata retention, VPNs become crucial to safeguard privacy from government surveillance, making Get a VPN Day more relevant than ever.

By Anas Baig • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017
New product defends SMBs from cyber attacks - big opportunity for resellers
Cybersecurity

New product defends SMBs from cyber attacks - big opportunity for resellers

Attackers love the fact that SMBs often don't see security as a priority. Now resellers can take advantage of Norton Security for Professionals.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2017
Is your network protected? Cyber crime in the age of information
Wireless Networks

Is your network protected? Cyber crime in the age of information

Within the last four years, online security and data breaches have grown increasingly threatening, compromising big name companies.

By Mallory Weiler • 6 min read • Fri, 27th Jan 2017
Norton's top tips to stay safe online
Wireless Networks

Norton's top tips to stay safe online

Norton shares tips to stay safe online, including avoiding password promiscuity and being cautious with public Wi-Fi.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016
Norton gives the low down on the Google breach
Malware

Norton gives the low down on the Google breach

Over one million Google accounts hacked through malicious Android apps, with 13,000 new infections daily. #Gooligan.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Dec 2016
Dropbox's massive 68 million password breach prompts warning about account security
Breach Prevention

Dropbox's massive 68 million password breach prompts warning about account security

Dropbox customers, change your passwords now, especially if you joined in 2012. 68 million passwords have been hashed and salted, but not used - yet.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Sep 2016
Norton tackles hackers using Wi-Fi
Wireless Networks

Norton tackles hackers using Wi-Fi

Norton unveils a new app to secure personal data on risky public Wi-Fi, as their report reveals user confusion aids hackers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jun 2016
Mark Zuckerberg masks his webcam - should you?
Facebook

Mark Zuckerberg masks his webcam - should you?

Both the webcam and dual microphone on his laptop are covered by tape, this shows the tech-savvy Facebook boss is worried about being spied on.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jun 2016
FLocker malware targeting Android smart TVs
Malware

FLocker malware targeting Android smart TVs

FLocker is the latest a malicious ransomware agent that is targeting smart TVs running the Android operating system, Norton reports.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016
Zuckerberg password breach prompts warning about account security
Data Protection

Zuckerberg password breach prompts warning about account security

Change your password now and make it strong. That's the advice from Symantec after Mark Zuckerberg was the latest victim of a password leak.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jun 2016

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