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.
Stories by Sara - Page 111
Your webinar invite: Australia's new data breach laws and how to revamp your security
Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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Organisations risk becoming non-compliant with data breach laws - Here's how your organisation can navigate the regulations and tighten your security.
Hone digital transformation strategies on areas that really count, says CenturyLink
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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digital transformation
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martech
Businesses urged to refine digital strategies for true impact, CenturyLink advises focus on tech that boosts goals and operations.
War of the words: How cybercriminals are selling fake news through the underground
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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cybercrime
Fake news is being sold as a service on the underground market, with criminals offering to manipulate public opinion for a price.
Interview: The dark side of biometrics - why social engineering could destroy security
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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biometrics
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mfa
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fintech
Biometric technology may not be suitable for financial institutions due to security concerns and the risk of social engineering.
Fortinet: Cybercrime ditches regional targets & goes for global 'element of surprise'
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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malware
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network infrastructure
According to Fortinet's Global Threat Landscape Report, attackers are always looking for 'the element of surprise'.
Top tips to secure your home wifi network from net nasties
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Your home internet network is become more and more vulnerable. Here's what you can do to help protect it from hackers and other net nasties.
DDoS attacks hitting 'record-breaking' levels as volumes increase 380%
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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botnet
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DDoS attackers are hitting hard, fast and with no breaks in between, leading to record-breaking attacks over hours or even days.
Microsoft uncovers how cybercrime gang uses Intel tech for stealth
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Microsoft uncovers details about cybercrime group PLATINUM, targeting Southeast Asia through code injection and 'hot patching'.
WatchGuard finds Australians not sure how to deal with ransomware
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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1 in 3 Australian consumers are unsure if they are protected against ransomware, according to a survey by WatchGuard.
Fujitsu incorporates blockchain to secure data exchange networks
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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data protection
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blockchain
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fujitsu
Fujitsu champions blockchain to bolster secure data sharing, aiming for swift, safe exchanges across various industries.
Honeywell launches 'cybersecurity center of excellence' in Singapore
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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r&d
Singapore's Changi Business Park will soon be home to a new cybersecurity hub, thanks to a major investment by industrial consulting firm Honeywell.
HPE's industry-first puts silicon at the forefront of server security
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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encryption
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supply chain
The industry-first development features embedded silicon-based security into HPE's next-generation ProLiant servers.
Impersonation attacks rise 400% as email security struggles to keep up
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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20% of risky emails bypass security systems, according to Mimecast. Attacks like impersonation grew by 400% QoQ.
Symantec launches DLP solution that tracks data beyond company walls
Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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byod
Symantec has unveiled new technology that automatically encrypts and tracks data as it moves outside of managed environments.
Oops, Turla did it again - hackers target Britney Spears' Instagram account
Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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cybersecurity
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instagram
A backdoor trojan has been lurking in the comment sections of Britney Spears' Instagram posts and the hacking group Turla may be the culprit.
Commvault & AWS alliance: A progressive look at the journey to cloud
Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
Data is the heartbeat of your organisation, and during the journey to cloud, it's important to make sure that data stays with you along the way.
How to address the security risks created by big data
Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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data analytics
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Big data increases the risk of cyber attacks, warns Aleron's director Alex Morkos. Organizations must take steps to protect themselves.
Kindness doesn't hurt: New movement unites internet users to #keepitkindonline
Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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cyberbullying
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blogging
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online harrassment
#keepitkindonline is a new social media campaign aimed at exposing the nasty side of the internet and encouraging people to making it a kinder place.
Thursdays are the most dangerous days for our inboxes, Proofpoint finds
Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Be especially wary of the dangers lurking in your inbox on Thursdays - because that's when malicious email attachments are likely to spike.
Apple's App Store earnings top $70 billion since its launch in 2008
Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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app store
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technology gifts
Apple's global developer community has collectively earned more than $70 billion since the App Store first launched in 2008.