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.
Former TechDay team member.
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Proofpoint unveils the biggest cyber threat hotspots from Q4 2016
Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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cybersecurity
Q4 2016 saw the biggest malicious email campaign yet, which was 6.7 times bigger than Q3. Both campaigns were all about the notorious Locky.
Menlo Security uncovers sophisticated spear phishing attack at well-known enterprise
Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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phishing
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email security
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email
Existing security solutions failed to detect a sophisticated and dangerous spear phishing attack at well-known enterprise, Menlo Security says.
Fortinet's security fabric tackles IoT vulnerabilities head on
Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet beefs up IoT defence, offering a strategic security fabric to address a growing cyber threat landscape in a connected world.
Malwarebytes buys Saferbytes in move to snap up self-learning tech
Thu, 9th Feb 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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m&a
Global anti-malware heavyweight Malwarebytes has acquired Italian cybersecurity startup Saferbytes for an undisclosed amount.
Webroot's new products harness machine learning for network & web traffic security
Thu, 9th Feb 2017
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malware
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ai security
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ai
Webroot is promising deep network and web traffic visibility in its latest platform expansion, as it brings machine learning on board.
SonicWall report: Cybersecurity is not a battle of attrition, it's an arms race
Thu, 9th Feb 2017
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malware
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ddos
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cybersecurity
2017 SonicWall Annual Threat Report reveals rise in ransomware, IoT, and encrypted traffic, posing new challenges to cybersecurity professionals.
Trend Micro takes out top spot in Gartner Magic Quadrant
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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endpoint protection
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edr
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microsoft
Trend Micro has taken the most prized spot in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms, featuring both the highest and furthest.
Sophos holds strong in Magic Quadrant as industry catches up to new era of endpoint security
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Amongst the Magic Quadrant leaders is global endpoint and network provider Sophos, which has held a Leader position since 2007.
Palo Alto amplifies endpoint platform to tackle credential theft
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Credential abuse and theft are two main ways threat actors are able to compromise and move within an organisation to steal valuable assets.
Trend Micro's lowdown on the bug that puts Windows systems at risk of DoS attacks
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Memory corruption bug in Windows OS can cause DoS attack and remote code execution, with no current solution available.
Phishing scammers target PayPal in very well crafted attack, Proofpoint finds
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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phishing
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martech
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commerce systems
Scammers are finding increasingly cunning ways to capitalise on the reach and popularity of the world's global brands. This time PayPal is the target.
UpGuard brings cyber resilience expertise back to APAC 'where it all began'
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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cybersecurity insurance
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Cyber resilience platform providers UpGuard has put down further roots in APAC with a new office in Sydney, focusing on 'where it all began'.
Carbon Black claims 'breakthrough' approach to endpoint security
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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malware
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endpoint protection
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edr
Carbon Black has eyed endpoint security market, with the launch of a new solution that it claims stops more attacks than machine learning antivirus.
Interview: Has Gemalto found a flaw in your data encryption strategy?
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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data protection
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encryption
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breach prevention
Gemalto is on the front line when it comes to security encryption. Unfortunately security managers in IT far falling behind in the backblocks.
Cylance gains top spot in Magic Quadrant for second year running
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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ai security
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ai
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cybersecurity
Cylance has been positioned as a 'Visionary' in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms for the second year running.
Twitter goes Exploring: Your Timeline, Moments & Search are now in one tab
Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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social media
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x
You may have noticed that the latest version of your Twitter app looks a little different – or will very soon. Now there's a new tab called Explore.
CITIC Telecom takes over Linx Telecommunications to further China & Europe growth
Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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uc
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network infrastructure
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sdn
CITIC Telecom CPC has announced that it has fully acquired Linx Telecommunications, furthering goals to expand across Asia, Europe & China.
Sophos launches phishing attack simulator to fight organisational blindspots
Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Sophos says that out of your entire organisation, your IT staff are the most likely to fall for a phishing attack. Surprising?.
Film review: Our alternative take on Resident Evil: The Final Chapter
Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
For those interested in the overarching story as to how the T-Virus started, the clones and what went so horribly wrong, you will get answers.
Nobody is invincible: Datto reveals the facts behind APAC MSP ransomware report
Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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partner programmes
A new report by Datto reveals that 85% of managed service providers in the APAC region have experienced a ransomware attack in the past year.