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APAC malware and botnet threats charge ahead rest of the world

Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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Fortinet's latest report has revealed global cyber threat trends, showing that malware and botnets are targeting APAC more than anywhere else.
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Arbor Networks marks 20 years of DDoS attacks against ISPs

Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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Arbor Networks has marked a worrying celebration: 20 years of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks that have attacked ISP networks.
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Trend Micro 2016 report: 1.1 million ransomware hits against Australia

Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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More than 1.1 million ransomware threats have hit Australia this year alone, with massive growth in both ransomware types & money lost from the scams.
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CDNetworks explains the brute force of XOR.DDoS attacks

Thu, 11th Aug 2016
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The XOR.DDoS creates huge volumes of of data and meaningless strings in a SYN flood attack, crippling Linux PCs - and Windows too, says CDNetworks.
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Secure the NEXT – Mitigate DDOS attacks

Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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There are more than 3.4 billion internet users globally with an estimated 6.4 billion IoT devices being connected, a burgeoning exchange ecosystem.
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What is Disaster Recovery and why should your business have it?

Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
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20 years ago, disaster was usually delivered by Mother Nature as survival of the business depended on bricks and mortar. Today, that's all changed.
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Rethink data storage for SMBs

Mon, 25th May 2015
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Synology has a strong focus and dedication to the SME space, with solutions that are reliable, cost-effective, user-friendly and scalable.
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ANZ businesses recognising need for protection

Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
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Trend Micro has seen an eightfold increase in enquiries in the ANZ region in 2015, after analysts forecast another big year for data breaches.
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Channel players need to protect Kiwi businesses

Mon, 23rd Feb 2015
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NZ firms face rising cyber threats; experts urge channel players to boost email security and intelligence to safeguard businesses.
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Renaissance - Where did it all go wrong...?

Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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Following a horrendous 2012 and a crippling 2013, The Channel examines where it all went wrong for the former Apple distributor.
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Telecom NZ chooses Ruckus for Wi-Fi access points

Wed, 15th May 2013
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Ruckus Wireless selected by Telecom NZ to transform conventional payphones into ultra fast, outdoor Wi-Fi hotspots in locations across the country.
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December closure date for The Daily

Tue, 4th Dec 2012
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Rupert Murdoch to shut The Daily next week, citing a $30m loss and just 100k subscribers after a 21-month run, failing to meet targets.
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Review: Hitman: Absolution Xbox 360

Mon, 3rd Dec 2012
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Hitman: Absolution marks the return of gaming's original assassin, IO Interactive's bald and barcoded killer known only as Agent 47.
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Virtualisation provides single point of defence.

Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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cloud services
Virtualisation renders a single point of defence but comes with unique security challenges, necessitating a robust focus on safeguarding the host system.
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Game review: Diablo III

Mon, 28th May 2012
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Diablo III shatters sales records, offering a seamless blend of multiplayer and single-player action, despite facing launch night woes.
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Lost in transit

Tue, 26th Jul 2011
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Mobile devices are increasingly lost or stolen during business travel, posing significant risks, especially to SMBs, warns AVG's security expert Lloyd Borrett.
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Disaster looms when recovery fails

Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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Data loss can cripple a business, and quick recovery of data, databases and servers is crucial, says Greg Wyman vice president for Asia Pacific, StorageCraft.
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TelstraClear: Telecom fine highlights regulatory holiday danger

Tue, 19th Apr 2011
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Telecom fined $12m for price squeezing, highlighting need for regulation on ultrafast broadband network, says TelstraClear CEO.
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Fortinet Expands Range of Web Application Firewalls

Tue, 10th Aug 2010
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet unveils two new web application firewalls, bolstering protection for mid-to-large enterprises against sophisticated cyber threats.
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Crysis Beta – PC

Thu, 1st Nov 2007
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Crysis Beta raises the bar in PC gaming, outshining rivals with its jaw-dropping graphics and engaging, tactical FPS gameplay.