COVID-19 stories - Page 13
Interview: ManageEngine's VP says legacy remote solutions aren't cutting it
Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
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cybersecurity
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manageengine
ManageEngine's VP Rajesh Ganesan says legacy VPNs lack the necessary security for today's remote working needs, promoting their advanced remote solutions.
Remote workers need to improve security measures amidst COVID-19
Wed, 1st Apr 2020
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cybersecurity
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avast
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tablets
Remote workers must prioritise digital security during COVID-19, as companies like Avast offer essential tips to protect from cyber threats.
COVID-19 employment engagement surveys released
Wed, 1st Apr 2020
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employment
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culture amp
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covid-19
Free templates for emergency response employment engagement surveys have been created to help support organisations throughout the COVID-19 outbreak.
Email attacks up 667% following rise of COVID-19 worldwide
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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malware
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firewalls
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phishing
Email attacks have surged 667% amidst COVID-19, exploiting vulnerabilities and rising emotions. Barracuda's report shows sophisticated tactics increasing.
Vodafone warns customers as online scams increase due to COVID-19
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Vodafone New Zealand alerts customers to rising online scams exploiting COVID-19 fears, urging vigilance as internet usage soars during lockdown.
COVID-19 pressure on business escalates
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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healthtech
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globaldata
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covid-19
More than two thirds of organisations fear the COVID-19 pandemic will have a negative impact on their business.
Server market and ESS revenues slump as COVID-19 spreads - IDC
Mon, 30th Mar 2020
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storage
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datacentre infrastructure
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supply chain
COVID-19 dampens IT infrastructure spending in 2020, with server revenues projected to drop by 3.4% and ESS by 5.5%, says IDC report.
80% of cyber threat landscape uses COVID-19 as leverage - report
Mon, 30th Mar 2020
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Cybercriminals are exploiting COVID-19 fears, with 80% of threats weaponising the pandemic, says a Proofpoint report, noting 500,000 malicious messages.
Equinix restricts access to Europe data centres to prevent COVID-19 spread
Mon, 30th Mar 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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dc
Equinix restricts access to European data centres to contain COVID-19 spread, with UK centres following on 31 March. Customers need appointments globally.
Kaspersky announces update to Microsoft Office 365 security solution as COVID-19 threats emerge
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
The upgrade introduces enhanced anti-phishing capabilities with a dedicated anti-spoofing feature, as well as bolstered protection within Microsoft Teams.
Tencent Cloud launches Voov Meeting videoconferencing tool
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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video conferencing
Tencent Cloud enhances its unified communications lineup with VooV Meeting, offering free 300-participant HD video conferencing globally during COVID-19.
8x8 partners with EIMS to build remote working solutions
Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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hybrid & remote work
As the world mobilises workforces to work from home, new solutions have risen to accomodate such a rapid and unprecedented shift.
BlackBerry offers comms solutions free for 60 days
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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endpoint protection
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edr
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hybrid & remote work
BlackBerry Desktop, SecuSUITE for Government, AtHoc and Protect are all available for enterprises in need of secure communications.
UN telecommunications agency launches global platform to fortify countries' networks
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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uc
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international telecommunication union
The International Telecommunication Union has launched a global platform to bolster telecommunications networks under pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic.
ThousandEyes launches outage map as internet usage explodes during COVID-19 outbreak
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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wfh
ThousandEyes releases its Global Internet Outages map, providing visibility into global internet health during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Scammers using Bitcoin, sextortion to take advantage of Coronavirus fears
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
As people's fear and desire to do something about COVID-19 is dominating the news, it is also being exploited in every way by online criminals.
HP CEO: 'Please stay safe' during coronavirus outbreak
Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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dr
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supply chain
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cloud services
HP outlines its plans to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, including increased cleaning, remote working policies, and customer support.
Coronavirus: Alibaba Cloud delivers eCommerce to help retailers
Fri, 13th Mar 2020
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alibaba
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alibaba cloud
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covid-19
Alibaba Cloud will deliver a series of eCommerce solutions to assist organisations that are adversely impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.
Cybercriminals prey on healthcare panic to spread malware
Wed, 11th Mar 2020
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Cybercriminals exploit COVID-19 panic, sending fake HIV test results via phishing emails to spread Koadic malware, forensic experts from Proofpoint reveal.