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.
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Can you spot the phish? Google's quiz puts you to the test
Thu, 24th Jan 2019
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phishing
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email security
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google
Google's Jigsaw challenges users with an eight-question quiz to sharpen their phishing detection skills, highlighting the importance of cybersecurity awareness.
London coworking space teams with Global Cyber Alliance
Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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co-working
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global cyber alliance
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innovation hub
A London-based coworking space is about to become a major cybersecurity innovation hub and a primary UK landing pad for security challenge winners.
ASB rolls out Apple Pay for secure contactless payments
Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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smartphones
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martech
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commerce systems
ASB Bank introduces Apple Pay, allowing over 500,000 customers to make secure, convenient contactless payments via compatible Apple devices.
Police making progress into Cryptopia breach
Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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breach prevention
New Zealand Police are progressing well in their probe into the Cryptopia breach, aiming to uncover the origins of the stolen US$3-16 million in cryptocurrency.
Logitech wins awards for the art of good design
Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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logitech
Logitech triumphs at the 2018 GOOD DESIGN Awards, claiming 10 accolades for innovations across multiple brands, underscoring its dedication to superior design.
Frost & Sullivan honours Honeywell's IIoT value creation
Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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uc
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awards
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telco
Frost and Sullivan has awarded Honeywell the 2018 Global Customer Value Leadership Award for its cybersecurity innovations and transformative IIoT solutions.
Google's €50m fine a wake up call for big data analytics
Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Data analytics are essential to company growth, competitive differentiation, and innovation. But there’s now a huge challenge.
UK security startup Barac sets sights on America
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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malware
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encryption
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cybersecurity
British cybersecurity start-up Barac has opened its first office in Boston and appointed Peter Christou as its first EVP global sales.
Lime scooters: When disruptive businesses fuel controversy
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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digital disruption
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nexgen
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electric scooter
Lime's e-scooter rentals spark global controversy. While ignored for their disruptive model, they face mounting scrutiny over safety and regulation.
Facebook cracks down Ukraine-based fake accounts
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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cybersecurity
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facebook
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social media
Facebook has stamped out two massive fake account networks that appeared to originate from Russia and the Ukraine.
Telstra partnerships boost subsea cable infrastructure
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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network infrastructure
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ericsson
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telstra
Telstra’s customers across Asia Pacific will soon be able to take advantage of major major boosts to Telstra’s network services and subsea cables.
Kiwi firms can’t afford to ignore online advertising
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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martech
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google
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digital marketing
With the global online advertising market growing 23% year-on-year, Kiwi businesses can't afford to neglect digital marketing, says SEO experts Insight Online.
Twitter says sorry about Android bug that lasted four years
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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data privacy
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twitter
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gdpr
Twitter apologises to Android users after a bug, lasting over four years, exposed private tweets publicly, affecting those who changed their email addresses.
Experian, Audiens team for Italian data insights
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Information services provider Experian and data management firm Audiens are partnering to drive insight from data on the Italian market.
Penten & Cyber Security CRC to research 'advanced cyber traps'
Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Penten teams up with the Cyber Security CRC to research AI-enhanced cyber traps for faster breach detection, aiming to bolster Australia's cyber defences.
CenturyLink opens new SOC in Singapore
Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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ddos
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
CenturyLink boosts its global cybersecurity reach with a new Security Operations Centre in Singapore, targeting the Asia Pacific's pressing security needs.
DigiCert's QuoVadis acquisition extends PKI expertise in EU
Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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certification
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m&a
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digicert
DigiCert has now officially completed its acquisition of QuoVadis Group from Swiss security firm WISeKey International.
Slashing commute time could save NZ from 900,000 tonnes of C02
Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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regus
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flexible work
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telecommuting
Flexible working could save NZ 900,000 tonnes of CO2 annually and add up to NZD $18.1 billion to its economy by 2030, says a Regus study.
Why flexible working could make good business sense
Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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flexible work
Flexible working arrangements can help attract and retain skilled staff, increase productivity, and improve employee loyalty, according to business.govt.nz.
Keep security in check when doing your mobile banking
Fri, 18th Jan 2019
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vpns
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fintech
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cybersecurity
Mobile banking comes with risks, but knowledge is your best defence. NordVPN's Stephen Levine offers tips to keep your financial data secure.