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Awareness stories - Page 4

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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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fraud
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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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cybersecurity
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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cybersecurity
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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it training
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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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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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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melanoma
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skinvision
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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email security
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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workplace
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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edutech
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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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smart appliances
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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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emergency services
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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.
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Facebook launches new anti-bullying page
Fri, 19th Oct 2012
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facebook
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cyberbullying
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Facebook has launched a new anti-bullying page in its Family Safety Center, reinforcing its commitment to online safety during Bullying Prevention month.
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Can Telehealth shape the future of medical treatment?
Thu, 13th Sep 2012
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market
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telehealth
The provision of healthcare services and information by telecommunication methods could hold the potential to change the way we receive medical care.
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Facebook warfare as Taliban dupe Aussie troops
Wed, 12th Sep 2012
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it training
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facebook
The Taliban are posing as attractive women on Facebook to trick Australian soldiers into revealing military secrets online, a shocking new review reveals.
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Business Analyst as change agent
Fri, 4th May 2012
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workforce management
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Business Analysts: Catalysts of Change - Why understanding the human side of change management is crucial for organisational success.