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Point-of-sale malware attacks still strong in 2016

Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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Point-of-sale breaches will continue to be a major issue in the IT world in 2016, according to security firm Carbon Black.
Sync and share cloud

Is there a way to sync, share and control data securely?

Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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As employees and partners collaborate through file sync and sharing services, sensitive data is often put at risk of compromise and non-compliance.
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IBM doubles down on security with latest acquisition

Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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IBM Security is set to expand its operations with the acquisition of Resilient Systems, specialists in security incident response solutions.
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Database-as-a-Service a win-win for both providers and enterprises

Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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New data management solutions are needed as data creation and processing increase, says Frost - Sullivan. Cloud-based DBaaS is becoming popular.
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Going mobile: How to have secure file-sharing, backup recovery and access

Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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How do you maintain the security of your organisation's data in a world where your employees, contractors and partners are working on mobile devices?.
Home security

Wireless home security market to reach $32 billion by 2019

Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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The emergence of customised solutions and integrated packages will significantly boost the global wireless home security market until 2019.
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Endpoint data protection: A buyer's checklist

Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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Endpoint data is often one of the most forgotten aspects of an enterprise data protection strategy, yet it is among the most valuable to a company.
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SignStix and Insight Signs kick off new partnership with EMU flagship

Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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Insight Signs Australia and United Kingdom-based digital engagement platform SignStix have partnered up to provide 'a comprehensive signage solution'.
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Can your iPhone be hacked using just Play-Doh? Yep.

Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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Touch ID may not be as secure as you thought, with a mobile security company getting around the security with an unlikely partner in crime: Play-Doh.
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Top 5 Reasons IoT is different than conventional IT

Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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IT and business are inextricably intertwined. Always have been. When IT systems stop — business stops, revenue stops, customer assistance stops.
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Mobile malware at an all-time high

Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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The volume of new mobile malware tripled in 2015, with attacks becoming more complex and targeted, according to Kaspersky Lab.
Tech innovation

Lightning Lab backs Kiwi start-ups thinking big

Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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The Lightning Lab has announced the digital startups that will take part in the Lightning Lab 2016 Auckland Programme and the Wellington XX Programme.
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Enterprise storage: Reliability trumps cost

Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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Study finds data storage reliability eclipses cost as top priority for businesses seeking to harness data for a competitive edge.
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Security technology excellent deterrent, says BP

Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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BP praises plate recognition technology as an 'excellent deterrent' to petrol theft, saying it has seen a significant reduction in fuel theft as a result.
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Banking customers won't stand for subpar security, study finds

Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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Over half of online banking customers would avoid a provider that has recently experienced a security incident, according to a survey by Kaspersky Lab.
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Electronic payment security now a key consideration for consumers

Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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Consumers want innovative options for electronic payments to stay protected, according to a survey by Morning Consult and Electronic Payments Coalition.
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Cyber crims targeting Netflix users - watchout

Fri, 12th Feb 2016
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New research from Symantec has revealed cyber criminals are targeting Netflix users on the back of the company's recent global expansion.
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New app encrypts your data on Google Drive

Thu, 11th Feb 2016
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While numerous methods already exist to encrypt data, Syncdocs is the first solution to provide fully automatic end-to-end encryption for Google Drive.
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Biometrics, federated identities, data security: The biggest disruptors for eCommerce

Wed, 10th Feb 2016
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Biometrics, federated identity, and tokenisation will transform eCommerce, says new report by Juniper Research.
Loyalty

Loyalty cards go mobile, according to new research

Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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More than 3bn loyalty cards will be mobile-only or integrated into mobile apps by 2020, up from 1.4bn last year.