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Cybercriminals most likely to impersonate Apple, Netflix in phishing attacks
Phishing

Cybercriminals most likely to impersonate Apple, Netflix in phishing attacks

Cybercriminals are increasingly impersonating major tech companies like Apple, Netflix, and WhatsApp in phishing attacks, warns Check Point's Q1 2020 report.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2020
McAfee announces new acquisition as it moves toward browser isolation
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
Apple rolls out the 2019 MacBook Pro
Apple

Apple rolls out the 2019 MacBook Pro

Flex your fingers, Apple MacBook fans - because it's time for the 2019 iteration of the famed notebook line that never dies.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2019
Hands-on Review: The middle-of-the-road 2019 iPad Air
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The middle-of-the-road 2019 iPad Air

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.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2019
NZ's broadband is reliable enough to stream video, says ComCom study
Unified Communications

NZ's broadband is reliable enough to stream video, says ComCom study

New Zealand's broadband services are holding their own when it comes to deliver video streaming services like Netflix and YouTube.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019
The world thought the iPod touch was dead: 'Nope', says Apple
Apple

The world thought the iPod touch was dead: 'Nope', says Apple

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.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2019
Five signs it may be time for a memory upgrade
PC Hardware

Five signs it may be time for a memory upgrade

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.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2019
Intel adds U and Y series to 8th gen family
Semiconductors

Intel adds U and Y series to 8th gen family

They are designed for maximum connectivity speeds and come with a range of upgrades to suit modern requirements.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Aug 2018
Data from app that enables parents to monitor teen's phone activity leaked
Cybersecurity

Data from app that enables parents to monitor teen's phone activity leaked

How ironic! Tens of thousands of user accounts of an app used by parents to monitor their children's phone activity has been leaked.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018
Anti-tracking browser extension Ghostery goes open source
Open source

Anti-tracking browser extension Ghostery goes open source

Ghostery, a free web browsing software, has announced that its code is now publicly available on GitHub as the company goes open source.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2018
United States hot on heels of North Korea's Hidden Cobra malware
Malware

United States hot on heels of North Korea's Hidden Cobra malware

The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) is honing in on the North Korean Government's activities known as HIDDEN COBRA.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2018
Apple confirms that macOS and iOS are vulnerable to Meltdown bugs
iOS

Apple confirms that macOS and iOS are vulnerable to Meltdown bugs

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.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2018
Menlo Security closes $40m funding round to expand malware isolation tech
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
Mobile security starts with a powerful AI-based scanning engine
Wireless Networks

Mobile security starts with a powerful AI-based scanning engine

This principal analyst from Camden Associates says the secret sauce to securing mobile users is AI-based zero packet inspection.

By Alan Zeichick • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Nov 2017
Kiwis get ready to Wi-Fly: Air New Zealand trials in-flight Wi-Fi
Unified Communications

Kiwis get ready to Wi-Fly: Air New Zealand trials in-flight Wi-Fi

Air New Zealand begins the trial of its in-flight Wi-Fi service on one of its long-haul Boeing 777-300 aircraft.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
Spark launches rollover data & minutes for all customers
Unified Communications

Spark launches rollover data & minutes for all customers

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.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
Cybercrime: What to expect for the rest of 2017 and how to prepare
Malware

Cybercrime: What to expect for the rest of 2017 and how to prepare

​So far this year we have already borne witness to a multitude of serious cybercrime. NordVPN has provided insights for what the second half may hold.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017

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To pay or not to pay; protecting your business against the rising threat of ransomware
Malware

To pay or not to pay; protecting your business against the rising threat of ransomware

f you think you'd elect to pay, there's no better time than now to improve your security practices as you will become a target for further attacks.

By Dan Slattery • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017