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 166
War of the words: How cybercriminals are selling fake news through the underground
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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Fake news is being sold as a service on the underground market, with criminals offering to manipulate public opinion for a price.
Interview: The dark side of biometrics - why social engineering could destroy security
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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smartphones
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biometrics
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mfa
Biometric technology may not be suitable for financial institutions due to security concerns and the risk of social engineering.
How a Waikato Uni grad transformed Tonga's cyber security
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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skills gap
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university of waikato
Tongan cybersecurity expert Siuta Laulaupea'alu has become a major influence in the field after years of research and migration to New Zealand.
Fortinet: Cybercrime ditches regional targets & goes for global 'element of surprise'
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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network infrastructure
According to Fortinet's Global Threat Landscape Report, attackers are always looking for 'the element of surprise'.
Top tips to secure your home wifi network from net nasties
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Your home internet network is become more and more vulnerable. Here's what you can do to help protect it from hackers and other net nasties.
DDoS attacks hitting 'record-breaking' levels as volumes increase 380%
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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ddos
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botnet
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nexusguard
DDoS attackers are hitting hard, fast and with no breaks in between, leading to record-breaking attacks over hours or even days.
Microsoft uncovers how cybercrime gang uses Intel tech for stealth
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Microsoft uncovers details about cybercrime group PLATINUM, targeting Southeast Asia through code injection and 'hot patching'.
WatchGuard finds Australians not sure how to deal with ransomware
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
1 in 3 Australian consumers are unsure if they are protected against ransomware, according to a survey by WatchGuard.
Fujitsu incorporates blockchain to secure data exchange networks
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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data protection
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blockchain
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fujitsu
Fujitsu champions blockchain to bolster secure data sharing, aiming for swift, safe exchanges across various industries.
Volvo recognised for safety expertise in autonomous vehicles
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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cartech
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volvo
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autonomous vehicle
Volvo safety experts recognised for their contribution to improving safety and reducing fatalities, including work on autonomous cars.
Remember the drone that delivered Domino's pizza? It's now at MOTAT
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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drones
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3d printing
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domino's
The DRU drone, developed by drone delivery makers Flirtey, has been accepted into the Aviation collection at Auckland's MOTAT.
Honeywell launches 'cybersecurity center of excellence' in Singapore
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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r&d
Singapore's Changi Business Park will soon be home to a new cybersecurity hub, thanks to a major investment by industrial consulting firm Honeywell.
Security firm Cyber Toa launches virtual CISO for Kiwi businesses
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Wellington-based security company Cyber Toa launched the virtual CISO last week to help Kiwi businesses battle the torrent of cyber threats.
HPE's industry-first puts silicon at the forefront of server security
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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encryption
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supply chain & logistics
The industry-first development features embedded silicon-based security into HPE's next-generation ProLiant servers.
Impersonation attacks rise 400% as email security struggles to keep up
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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email
20% of risky emails bypass security systems, according to Mimecast. Attacks like impersonation grew by 400% QoQ.
Symantec launches DLP solution that tracks data beyond company walls
Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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casb
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dlp
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personal computing devices
Symantec has unveiled new technology that automatically encrypts and tracks data as it moves outside of managed environments.
Lazada Group ups DDoS protection for its online shopping network
Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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ddos
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qrator labs
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lazada
Lazada Group strengthens its defence against cyber threats, partnering with Qrator Labs to enhance DDoS protection for seamless online shopping.
Oops, Turla did it again - hackers target Britney Spears' Instagram account
Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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instagram
A backdoor trojan has been lurking in the comment sections of Britney Spears' Instagram posts and the hacking group Turla may be the culprit.
Commvault & AWS alliance: A progressive look at the journey to cloud
Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
Data is the heartbeat of your organisation, and during the journey to cloud, it's important to make sure that data stays with you along the way.
How to address the security risks created by big data
Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Big data increases the risk of cyber attacks, warns Aleron's director Alex Morkos. Organizations must take steps to protect themselves.