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Microsoft top targeted brand by cyber criminals in Q4 2020

Fri, 15th Jan 2021
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Microsoft was the most targeted brand by cyber criminals in Q4 2020, as they tried to exploit remote working during the pandemic. DHL came second.
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Apple unveils new line of MacBooks and Mac mini, plus a new chip

Wed, 11th Nov 2020
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Apple unveils new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini with their powerful M1 chip and improved performance.
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Why zero trust remote networking is key to thriving in the 'new normal' business world

Wed, 7th Oct 2020
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The shift to remote working has highlighted the need for secure infrastructure. Zero trust remote work can provide the solution.
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Spark removes data caps on wireless broadband

Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
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Spark New Zealand offers uncapped wireless broadband for free, removing data caps on its Unplan Metro service.
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Google and Amazon overtake Apple as most imitated brands - Check Point

Mon, 10th Aug 2020
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Google and Amazon were the most imitated brands in phishing attempts for the second quarter of 2020, according to Check Point.
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Cybercriminals most likely to impersonate Apple, Netflix in phishing attacks

Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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Cybercriminals are increasingly impersonating major tech companies like Apple, Netflix, and WhatsApp in phishing attacks, warns Check Point's Q1 2020 report.
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McAfee announces new acquisition as it moves toward browser isolation

Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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The acquisition of Light Point Securitywill supplement McAfee's existing inbound and outbound protection for all web and cloud traffic, according to McAffee.
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Apple rolls out the 2019 MacBook Pro

Thu, 14th Nov 2019
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Flex your fingers, Apple MacBook fans - because it's time for the 2019 iteration of the famed notebook line that never dies.
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Hands-on Review: The middle-of-the-road 2019 iPad Air

Mon, 9th Sep 2019
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Apple's 2019 iPad Air falls squarely in the middle of the workhorse iPad Pro and the entry-level iPad in terms of price point and specification.
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NZ's broadband is reliable enough to stream video, says ComCom study

Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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New Zealand's broadband services are holding their own when it comes to deliver video streaming services like Netflix and YouTube.
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The world thought the iPod touch was dead: 'Nope', says Apple

Wed, 29th May 2019
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It has been four years since Apple released the 6th generation iPod touch, so clearly Apple thinks there's still life in the iPod yet.
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Five signs it may be time for a memory upgrade

Thu, 21st Mar 2019
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Tired of slow typing, lagging tabs, and choppy videos? Consider upgrading your PC's RAM. Here are five signs it's time for a memory boost.
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Intel adds U and Y series to 8th gen family

Wed, 29th Aug 2018
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They are designed for maximum connectivity speeds and come with a range of upgrades to suit modern requirements.
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Data from app that enables parents to monitor teen's phone activity leaked

Tue, 22nd May 2018
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How ironic! Tens of thousands of user accounts of an app used by parents to monitor their children's phone activity has been leaked.
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Anti-tracking browser extension Ghostery goes open source

Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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Ghostery, a free web browsing software, has announced that its code is now publicly available on GitHub as the company goes open source.
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Apple confirms that macOS and iOS are vulnerable to Meltdown bugs

Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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Security issues known as Meltdown and Spectre affect all modern processors, including Apple's Mac systems and iOS devices. No known exploits at this time.
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Menlo Security closes $40m funding round to expand malware isolation tech

Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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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.
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Mobile security starts with a powerful AI-based scanning engine

Fri, 17th Nov 2017
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This principal analyst from Camden Associates says the secret sauce to securing mobile users is AI-based zero packet inspection.
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Kiwis get ready to Wi-Fly: Air New Zealand trials in-flight Wi-Fi

Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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Air New Zealand begins the trial of its in-flight Wi-Fi service on one of its long-haul Boeing 777-300 aircraft.
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Spark launches rollover data & minutes for all customers

Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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Spark unveils new rollover plans, allowing customers to save up to 3.5GB data and 500 minutes for a full year but prompts a switch to new plans.