COVID-19 stories - Page 16
COVID-19-themed threats, Powershell malware continue surge
Fri, 16th Apr 2021
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malware
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casb
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cybersecurity
COVID-19-themed threats and Powershell malware surge, according to McAfee's Threats Report. Average threats reached 648 per minute, a 10% increase.
Enterprises not achieving ROI from digital transformation initiatives
Thu, 15th Apr 2021
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
The majority of enterprise leaders are concerned about ROI from digital transformation initiatives, according to a new report.
Over a third of New Zealanders fell victim to cybercrime in the last year
Thu, 15th Apr 2021
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Over a third of New Zealanders have been victims of cybercrime, with an estimated loss of NZD$198 million, according to a new report.
Users becoming more savvy with COVID-19 phishing scams
Thu, 15th Apr 2021
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email security
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phishing
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cybersecurity
Users are becoming more aware of phishing email attacks related to COVID-19, according to new research by KnowBe4.
Virtual shopping, augmented reality could soon replace tactile shopping - study
Thu, 15th Apr 2021
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ar, vr & metaverse
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online shopping
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ar
New Zealanders still prefer in-store shopping despite rise in online sales due to COVID-19, says Toluna study.
Weak 2020 buoys strong first quarter growth for PC shipments
Wed, 14th Apr 2021
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canalys
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pc shipments
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analyst report
Backlogs on orders from 2020, particularly for notebooks, were a key driver, though new demand is also a factor as smaller businesses begin their recoveries.
Cybersecurity training may be broken - report
Wed, 14th Apr 2021
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it training
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cybersecurity
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covid-19
Cybersecurity training during the pandemic is insufficient, with 61% of employees failing a basic test, according to a survey from TalentLMS.
Will a vaccine passport help international flights take off?
Tue, 13th Apr 2021
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covid-19
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vaccine passport
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hotels
Immunity credentials could mean that both international and domestic carriers could start flying with greater confidence — and the world could get moving again.
COVID-19 sees $900 billion spent in retail online
Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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martech
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fintech
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commerce systems
COVID-19 drove a surge in online retail spending, with an additional $900bn globally, making up $1 in every $5 spent, according to Mastercard.
Mobile devices biggest enterprise security threat - report
Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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smartphones
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mdm
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hybrid & remote work
Businesses at risk from cyber criminals due to rushed remote working during COVID-19, says Verizon. 49% experienced cybersecurity issues.
2020 sees a global shift in financial malware threats
Wed, 7th Apr 2021
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cybersecurity
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covid-19
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financial results
The financial threat landscape experienced a game-changing pandemic year, according to a new report from Kaspersky.
Developing digital skills in the hybrid workplace
Wed, 7th Apr 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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covid-19
Vaccine rollouts may end lockdowns, but remote working is here to stay. Infosys' research shows the benefits and challenges of the digital workplace.
Employer micromanagement during pandemic harming relationships - study
Wed, 7th Apr 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
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wfh
The pandemic had adverse effects on managerial relationships, micromanaging, and communication, according to new research from Blind.
Australians confident in their finances following COVID-19, but we're not in the clear
Tue, 6th Apr 2021
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data analytics
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planning
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bi
Australians feel more financially stable despite the end of government assistance, according to Experian research.
Skill Finder wins $2.7m grant from Australian Government
Tue, 6th Apr 2021
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australian government
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skills gap
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digitisation
Australian Government grants $2.7 million to Skill Finder, a digital micro-skills marketplace, to offer free training to workers affected by COVID-19.
Organisations struggle to manage databases following COVID-19 digitisation
Fri, 2nd Apr 2021
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data solutions
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covid-19
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singlestore
Data demands have surged during the pandemic, but many organizations are struggling with their databases, says a SingleStore survey.
Remote working is here to stay, but do business leaders trust employees?
Thu, 1st Apr 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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logmein
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wfh
New research shows that companies need to invest in flexible work policies and address a trust disconnect with employees for remote work to succeed.
MSPs see Microsoft Office 365 business growth during COVID-19 pandemic
Thu, 1st Apr 2021
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partner programmes
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managed services
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microsoft
Managed service providers (MSPs) saw growth in Microsoft Office 365 business during the pandemic, according to a survey by Altaro.
Cloud applications main focus for post-pandemic investment - Frost & Sullivan
Wed, 31st Mar 2021
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digital transformation
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frost & sullivan
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analyst report
COVID-19 challenges are the top priority for businesses in 2021, followed by improving customer experience and operational efficiencies, says study.
COVID-19, complexity and competition driving upswing in SME digitalisation
Wed, 31st Mar 2021
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financial systems
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fintech
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myob
COVID-19 and the fear of falling behind competitors has driven New Zealand SMEs to embrace digital tools, says MYOB research.