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Australians ignoring cybersecurity policies in favour of productivity

Tue, 7th Jul 2020
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Despite increased cybersecurity awareness, many Australian remote workers are ignoring policies for productivity, risking corporate data, Trend Micro reveals.
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Online users giving out social media details too freely - Kaspersky

Mon, 23rd Sep 2019
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Kaspersky's Global Privacy Report 2018 reveals that 39.2% of users trade private data for increased safety, with many freely sharing social media details.
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Gartner names Proofpoint leader in security training

Mon, 29th Jul 2019
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Gartner recognises Proofpoint as a leader in security training for the sixth year, highlighting the company's top-notch solutions in cybersecurity awareness.
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Proofpoint announces new risk profile and training customisation features

Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
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Proofpoint launches adaptive security controls to dynamically isolate URLs and personalised training features, boosting protection and user education efficacy.
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Workplace inboxes still plagued by phishing attacks

Fri, 31st May 2019
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Mimecast's State of Email Security report shows a 67% rise in impersonation attacks since 2018. Phishing and ransomware remain major threats.
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Exclusive: Why Australian enterprises are prime targets for malware attacks

Wed, 14th Nov 2018
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Australian businesses need to take cybersecurity more seriously as their attitudes and awareness don't match up to evolving threats.
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Why a cybersecurity awareness week is just not enough

Tue, 24th Jul 2018
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From personal privacy to online scams, it seems almost every IT security-related issue now has its very own awareness week.
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NZ firms pick up the pace on cybersecurity savviness

Tue, 14th Nov 2017
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Half of New Zealand businesses are ignorant of the dangers posed by cyber attacks, according to a survey by Kordia.
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Aura InfoSec brings online cybersecurity training tool to all NZ businesses

Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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Aura Information Security launches CyberWise, an online cybersecurity training resource to help businesses reduce cyber attack risks.
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Webroot takes over Securecast in move to take cyber awareness training to mass market

Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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Webroot has officially acquired security awareness training platform Securecast and has plans to take the new integrated solution to the mass market.
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Why you should let employees step forward in fight against cybercrime

Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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It's now all about technology: Move away from the notion that having a single security device at the edge will make you secure.
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Melanoma detection app has been saving Kiwi lives

Mon, 1st May 2017
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New Zealand has the highest incidence rate of melanoma in the world, it's time to learn about the options you have to keep you and your families safe.
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Cyber awareness initiative releases jargon dictionary for NZ organisations

Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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New Zealanders get a Jargon Buster to clarify cyber terms, boosting workplace cyber security understanding during Connect Smart week.
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Kiwis show 'room for improvement' with cyber security in the workplace

Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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Connect Smart Week in New Zealand aims to improve cyber security awareness with a quiz, but there's room for improvement.
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Bystander effect in cyberbullying

Thu, 9th Jul 2015
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A new study reveals the conditions that draw people to intervene in cyberbullying, with anonymity reducing the likelihood of intervention.
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Automation drives uptake of wireless devices

Fri, 3rd Jul 2015
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Wireless automation in industrial processes set to grow at 16.19% over next 5 years, says Research and Markets.
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Consumer adoption of Internet of Things inevitable, study shows

Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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IoT adoption set to soar in next decade, with 30% of consumers planning to purchase an in-home device in next 2 years.
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Facebook joins the fight against Ebola with three initiatives

Fri, 7th Nov 2014
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Facebook launches trio of initiatives to combat Ebola, including donations, education, and communication aid for West Africa.
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Provoke urges Kiwis to dig deep for Child Cancer Foundation

Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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The team at Provoke have helped launch the March Appeal Microsite for the Child Cancer Foundation, in a bid to ramp up greater awareness about the illness.
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Cyber-attacks: 5 things companies should know

Fri, 17th May 2013
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Businesses are increasingly prey to sophisticated cyber-attacks targeting intellectual property, reveals a new guide by ISACA and experts at Ernst and Young.