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Indonesian state owned telco to buy into 2degrees

Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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Indonesia's telecom giant Telkom set to acquire a 27% share in New Zealand's 2degrees, strengthening its presence in the Asia Pacific.
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Kiwis warned to watch out for mobile ransomware

Thu, 31st Jul 2014
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Mobile ransomware is on the rise, warns security company Fortinet, with threats increasing for both iOS and Android devices.
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The industry asks... Why no security analytics market?

Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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There is no such thing as a 'security analytics market,' says Gartner analyst. No common features, capabilities, or competitive dynamics.
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Nutanix goes global with OEM Dell deal

Thu, 26th Jun 2014
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Nutanix signs OEM agreement with Dell to offer new converged infrastructure appliances based on web-scale technology.
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Vocus: Testing the waters of hosted data centres

Tue, 24th Jun 2014
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Is it best to test the waters when considering a hosted data centre, asks Vocus Communications' Steven Stanford.
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Webroot: Evolutions in endpoint security

Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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The threat landscape has been rapidly evolving over the past few years, largely driven by an expansive and mature cybercrime-as-a-service (CaaS) ecosystem.
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Android users held to ransom for 'viewing illegal porn'

Fri, 9th May 2014
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Android users face ransom demands after malware, hidden in porn sites, locks their phones. Pay $300 to unlock, warns Bitdefender.
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Review: Intel NUC

Fri, 2nd May 2014
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Intel NUC aims to redefine computing standards, offering versatility and a modular format to cater to desktop, presentation, and media needs.
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Yahoo email under new wave of security attacks...

Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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Yahoo has warned that its email service is under a new wave of security attacks, urging users to display extreme caution when checking messages.
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WatchGuard: Top 8 security predictions for 2014

Fri, 20th Dec 2013
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Could a Hollywood hack come true? Will there be a US Healthcare.gov data breach? Should you expect CryptoLocker clones?.
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Cloud based security market to smash $3 billion mark by 2015…

Fri, 1st Nov 2013
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Cloud-based security services set to soar to $3.1 billion by 2015, with encryption and IAM leading the surge, says Gartner.
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Seven tips for avoiding VoIP Toll Fraud

Thu, 2nd May 2013
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VoIP tech offers cost savings for businesses, but opens doors to toll fraud. Discover how to shield your telephony from hackers with seven key tips.
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Sim City struggles with server problems

Fri, 8th Mar 2013
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Many gamers have been looking forward to Sim City for months, a sequel to a game that for many is iconic an nostalgic.
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FBI arrests Kiwi in global Facebook ring

Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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Kiwi caught in FBI swoop on global Facebook scam ring, facing charges in a cybercrime operation that cost users NZ$1 billion.
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Websense makes double ANZ channel appointments

Wed, 12th Dec 2012
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Websense boosts its ANZ channel focus with the appointment of Maria Nalty and Stephen Richardson, enhancing web security outreach.
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Mobile malware multiplying in millions

Thu, 6th Sep 2012
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Over 1.5m new mobile malware threats detected this year, says McAfee, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced mobile device protection.
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Mass Effect 3 fans denied vengeance

Thu, 14th Jun 2012
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UK watchdog rules publishers didn't breach advertising standards in claim that players' decisions would shape game's ending.
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Top Online Shopping Safety tips!

Mon, 26th Mar 2012
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Stolen banking details surge sparks need for online shopping safety. Discover crucial tips from Microsoft on securing your transactions.
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Mobile data security

Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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IT leaders face tough choices in mobile platform security, balancing ease of use with robust protection in an ever-evolving corporate landscape.
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The phenomenon of planking

Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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Planking, the bizarre fad of lying face down in strange places, has taken the internet by storm, with photos posted on Facebook and other forums.