111 mobile caller location extended to iOS
Posted on 6-Apr-2018 13:50 News, Security
ECLI service provides emergency services with the probable location of a caller when they dial 111 from a mobile phone, enabling emergency services to respond more quickly.
One million kiwis affected by cybercrime
Posted on 24-Feb-2018 13:58 News, Security
More than one-third of New Zealand's adult online population was affected by cybercrime in the past year according to the 2017 Norton Cyber Security Insights Report released by Norton by Symantec.
2018 Cyber Security Predictions
Posted on 7-Dec-2017 14:55 Articles, Security, by Mark Shaw, Technology Strategist, Symantec
This past year, cyber criminals caused major service disruptions around the world, using their increasing technical proficiency to break through cyber defences. In 2018, we expect the trend to become more pronounced as these attackers will use machine learning and artificial intelligence to launch even more potent attacks.
Cyber security not being taken seriously enough
Posted on 5-Dec-2017 20:13 News, Security
Business leaders are not taking cyber security seriously enough, said cyber security expert Dr Ryan Ko, and that poses a significant risk to their companies' reputations.
Police and Facebook launch AMBER Alerts system in NZ
Posted on 9-Nov-2017 10:49 News, Security
The AMBER Alerts system assists by quickly notifying the public, through as many channels as possible, when a child or young person is missing and is at immediate risk of harm.
Symantec Introduces Endpoint Security for the Cloud Generation
Posted on 29-Oct-2017 16:06 News, Security
Symantec has announced an advanced and fully-featured endpoint solution, bringing together deception technology, Mobile Threat Defense, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Hardening and intensive protection through advanced machine learning.
Trend Micro Home Network Security review
Posted on 29-Oct-2017 11:52 Reviews, Security, by M Freitas
Malware, spyware, botnets, ransomware... These are all terms you come acrosss when reading about technology security. While you can more or less easily protect your laptops and smartphones against these nasties, the advent of connected devices - security cameras, connected thermostats and smoke alarms, smart TVs and other smart gadgets - brings new vulnerabilities which we may not always be aware of, increasing the risk of something bad happening in your network.
Bank of New Zealand uses Intel AI to detect financial crime
Posted on 12-Oct-2017 15:39 News, Security
Intel Saffron Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Advisor uses explainable AI to enhance decision-making for investigators and analysts. Associative memory AI finds and explains multidimensional patterns so that investigators and analysts can explore emerging trends across a bank's or insurer's data.
The Cloud is Getting Darker
Posted on 5-Oct-2017 20:47 Articles, Security, by Symantec
We are living in a cloud generation powered by a fundamental shift in the way enterprises, employees and customers use technology. The traditional corporate security perimeter is being transformed by the dominance of hybrid IT infrastructure, growth in personally owned devices, ubiquitous high-speed internet and cloud-based computing platforms.
Norton WiFi Privacy review
Posted on 7-Sep-2017 16:34 Reviews, Security, by M Freitas
What you can't see won't hurt. Or will it? Keep prying eyes out of your communications with Norton's latest offer.
Brightstar announces new distribution partnership with Samsung Knox platform in Australia
Posted on 17-Aug-2017 17:07 News, Security
Samsung Australia and Brightstar are partnering together to provide a wide suite of Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions using the Samsung Knox platform, including Knox Customisation and Knox Workspace, that offers a simple, secure, purpose-built and productivity mobile tool.
Warnings from security firms: do not click that link or risk your computer being infected
Posted on 15-May-2017 10:11 News, Security
Security company Symantec says a number of organisations globally have been affected, the majority of which are in Europe. While this malware slowed down during the weekend, a new variant seems to be already out there. NZTech warns against running unpatched, outdated operating systems.
New caller location system for mobile 111 calls
Posted on 10-May-2017 18:29 News, Security
Police Minister Paula Bennett, Communications Minister Simon Bridges and Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne, has announced a new caller location system for 111 mobile phone calls that will improve public safety and help save lives.
