About Sara
Sara Barker
Copywriter and Senior News Editor
Sara lives in a world of words and stories. For more than six years she has been delving deep into the rich world of tech news, content creation, journalism and reviews for Techday. She brings an academic background in information systems, marketing, radio, and journalism to her role. She enjoys casual gaming, cats, and reading.
FYI, this is an ex-employee of TechDay.
Stories by Sara - Page 145
Microsoft: Bangladesh, China assaulted by malware; Hong Kong better protected
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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microsoft
China and Bangladesh are facing more malware threats and unwanted software families than ever, while Hong Kong is staying below the radar.
Dodging bullets: Australia's top malware threats according to Microsoft
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Australia is dodging many dangerous malware variants that are causing trouble around the globe, according to Microsoft’s Security Intelligence report.
Accenture's data breach stark reminder of server misconfiguration dangers
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Publicly downloadable information included credentials, platform configurations, certificates, decryption keys and API data.
NZ fares well in Microsoft's Security Intelligence Report - but threats still lurk
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Microsoft’s latest Security Intelligence Report has shown that New Zealand has fared relatively well in avoiding malware.
Japan tech firm Soliton Systems invests in LookingGlass cybersecurity
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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phishing
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email security
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lookingglass cyber solutions
Soliton Systems partners with LookingGlass Cyber Solutions to boost cybersecurity for the 2019 Rugby World Cup and 2020 Olympic Games.
MAS panel discusses strategies for Singapore's cyber resilience
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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accenture
Singapore's Monetary Authority (MAS) has held discussions about enhancing the cyber resilience of the country's financial sector.
Interview: Know your enemy - MapR talks big data and DDoS prevention
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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ddos
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data analytics
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martech
We spoke to Steve Nunez about Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks and how big data is helping to fend them off.
Victorian Government welcomes the State's first CISO
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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cybersecurity
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cso / ciso
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victorian government
John O’Driscoll has taken up the CISO role and joins from his previous position as senior manager of Information and Technology Risk at ANZ.
Homegrown security startups gear up for San Francisco experience
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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software development
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australian government
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hivint
Six homegrown cybersecurity startups are gearing up to head for San Francisco as part of the Turnbull Government’s Landing Pad Program.
INTERPOL & BT sign landmark data exchange agreement to combat cybercrime
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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ddos
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threat intelligence
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interpol
INTERPOL and BT reach data sharing agreement to combat cybercrime worldwide. BT will provide threat insights to help Interpol take action.
Gemalto & Ledger bring security to finance firms seeking blockchain
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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gemalto
Gemalto is focusing its efforts on blockchain and cryptocurrency thanks to a partnership with specialised cryptocurrency security provider Ledger.
Asian SMEs lagging behind in data breach disclosure policies
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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malware
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ddos
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breach prevention
Asia Pacific’s SMEs also worry about the cost of implementing cybersecurity technologies, believing that other business areas need funding more.
FormBook malware targeting industrial sectors across Asia & US
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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malware
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
The FormBook malware distribution campaigns used different methods of distributing the malware, which is able to steal clipboard contents and more.
Palo Alto Networks pledges support to Aus Govt's Cyber Engagement Strategy
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The strategy aims to promote economic growth and prosperity through digital trade while maintaining a secure and free cyberspace for all stakeholders.
Dormant employee accounts a major cyber risk for Singapore businesses
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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pam
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user data
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one identity
Only seven percent of respondents in Singapore say they remove access for users immediately upon a change in HR status.
Kaon Security & Catapult Software combine expertise for OT customers
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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cloud services
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cyber attacks
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kaon security
Kaon Security has announced a partnership with Catapult Software that will provide security auditing and ICS assessment services across New Zealand.
Western Sydney University Online takes students inside the mind of a cybercriminal
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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it training
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cybersecurity
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skills gap
Western Sydney University Online will offer Australia’s first undergraduate course that will look at the psychological & technical sides of cybercrime.
SonicWall onboards more customers as malware block rate soars
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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malware
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
SonicWall reports a 524% increase in unique malware variants in the last 6 months, equating to around 1000 new variants daily.
ESET: Cybersecurity is everyone's fight against dangerous criminals
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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australian government
Next week marks the start of the Australian Government’s Stay Smart Online week, which aims to raise awareness about cybersecurity best practices.
98% of firms still not quite sure about GDPR specifics
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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data protection
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casb
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data privacy
70% of respondents across eight countries believe that GDPR will crown Europe a world leader in data protection, but there are lapses of understanding.