About Sara
Sara Barker
Copywriter and Senior News Editor
Sara lives in a world of words and stories. For more than six years she has been delving deep into the rich world of tech news, content creation, journalism and reviews for Techday. She brings an academic background in information systems, marketing, radio, and journalism to her role. She enjoys casual gaming, cats, and reading.
FYI, this is an ex-employee of TechDay.
Stories by Sara - Page 123
Google rolls out phishing prevention amongst new G Suite security features
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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smartphones
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mfa
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phishing
Updates include phishing prevention, mobile device management, security keys for two-factor authentication, Information Rights Management, and more.
Businesses face 'cyber black holes' without complete visibility
Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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iot security
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forescout technologies
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network visibility
High-profile breaches tend to have a similar storyline: old, unpatched vulnerabilities, advanced persistent threats, and a lack of visibility.
Identity theft is on the rise — users must respond
Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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vpns
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phishing
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physical security
Of course, identity theft isn’t a purely online phenomenon. Criminals can use details found in the post or from discarded documents.
CSA chief David Koh recognised for contributions to Singapore's cybersecurity prowess
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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csa
David Koh, chief of CSA, honoured with Billington CyberSecurity International Leadership Award for pioneering Singapore's cybersecurity advancements.
Sydney's Joint Cyber Security Centre opens in Darling Park
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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australian government
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threat intelligence
Sydney is now home to Australia’s newest Joint Cyber Security Centre (JCSC), which was officially opened this week by Angus Taylor.
IT Masters & CSU develop online phishing countermeasures short course
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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phishing
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email security
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online courses
Charles Sturt University is offering a free Phishing Countermeasures course to boost interest in its Cybersecurity Masters degree.
Interview: IBM New Zealand's John Martin talks GDPR, NZ's Privacy Act, and Australia's NDB laws
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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ddos
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data protection
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hyperscale
John Martin of IBM New Zealand discusses the impact of GDPR, Australia's NDB laws, and New Zealand's Privacy Act on businesses and cybersecurity practices.
Five million Android devices possibly infected with 'aggressive' pre-installed adware
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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smartphones
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malware
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supply chain
Nearly five million Android devices may have pre-installed 'RottenSys' adware, researchers reveal, implicating distributors in the alarming spread.
The next major DDoS battleground: DNSSEC a 'significant new risk'
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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ddos
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nexusguard
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amplitude
DDoS attacks using amplification to increase severity rose 110% in Q4 2017, with DNSSEC to blame for the surge, according to Nexusguard's Q4 2017 Threat Report.
Queensland Premier bans Ministerial use of private email & messaging apps
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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facebook
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whatsapp
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corruption
The Queensland Government has forbidden its ministers from using their own private email and messaging accounts for ministerial business.
New Zealand's Privacy Bill to get first reading in Parliament
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
New Zealand’s updated Privacy Bill is about to begin its first reading in Parliament with Andrew Little as the MP in charge.
A chatbot for network security management? It's a reality
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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uc
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network infrastructure
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sdn
In what may be an industry-first, a UK-based company has launched an intelligent chatbot especially designed for network security management tasks.
You’re invited: Witness the evolution of workplace optimisation exclusively with HID Global
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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physical security
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workplace
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hid
Join HID Global at Brisbane Powerhouse on 28 March for an exclusive preview of their state-of-the-art HID Workplace Optimization platform.
APEC says there's a balance between privacy and data flow for digital trade
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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data privacy
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data sharing
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trade
The future of trade will balance eCommerce and consumer protection, says APEC. It highlights challenges in dealing with data protection.
ASEAN, India organisations driving demand for managed security services
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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healthtech
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mssp
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government of india
The managed security services market in ASEAN is booming, with a 22.3% YoY increase, ranking second only to India.
Data Republic and SAS collaborate on secure data sharing & analytics platform
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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data protection
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data analytics
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martech
Data Republic and SAS have partnered to deliver a secure platform for anonymised data sharing and analysis, enhancing privacy measures for companies.
ASEAN-Australia codeathon brings innovation to the fight against cybercrime
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The ASEAN-Australia Codeathon saw over 100 tech experts creatively counter cybercrime in just 32 hours, with Project Iceberg securing the top prize.
Why IT teams need to take control of healthcare's physical security tech
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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physical security
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
An ill patient collapses in a hallway but there’s nobody there to help. Could CCTV have alerted somebody to what happened?.
Businesses confident about their 'cyber resilience' - but 77% don't have an incident response plan
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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ibm
Most organisations lack a formal cybersecurity incident response plan, but feel more cyber resilient than last year, according to a study by IBM and Ponemon.
Decrypted: Phantom Secure takedown a 'significant blow' against Australia's organised crime networks
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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encryption
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cybersecurity
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fbi
Australian, US and Canadian law enforcement agencies collaborate to bust Canadian security firm providing encrypted communications to organised crime market.