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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Weekly AU security roundup: The Government, Mimecast, Acronis, ESET and CompTIA
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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Australia touts cybersecurity leadership, while players like Mimecast and Acronis spotlight key sector challenges and advances.
Sony Mobile unveils the Xperia X Compact, now available in New Zealand
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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sony
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technology gifts
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axis
Sony Mobile has revealed the availability and pricing of the Sony Xperia X Compact, the latest smartphone in the Xperia X series.
The 30 day MacBook Pro challenge: Can a Windows user become a Mac convert?
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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apple
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notebook
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mobility
Can a Windows user be converted into an Apple fan in just thirty days? I play guinea pig and use the MacBook Pro for work - and for play.
Suprema ups biometric sensor game to provide 'world's fastest matching speed'
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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biometrics
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fingerprint scanners
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smartphones
Biometrics firm Suprema has launched BioSign 2.0, a mobile fingerprint authentication technology with unparalleled speed and accuracy.
Microsoft Cloud grows across Asia; Azure now available in Korea
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Microsoft has announced that its Azure cloud platform is now available in new Microsoft Cloud platforms across Korea.
China Unicom & Radisys use CORD architecture to build better networks
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
China Unicom and Radisys will be building an open software and network virtualization architecture for 5G services.
Dangerous Android Trojan masquerades as Flash Player update
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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trojan
A new Android Trojan has been lurking under a fake app that tries to mimic a Flash Player update, ESET discovered this week.
Check Point joins Cyber Threat Alliance alongside global security heavyweights
Tue, 21st Feb 2017
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threat
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cyber threat alliance
Check Point is the sixth member in the global Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA), alongside Cisco, Fortinet, Intel Security, Palo Alto Networks and Symantec.
Govt showcases Australia's cybersecurity strengths to the world
Tue, 21st Feb 2017
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cybersecurity
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software development
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australian government
It's all hands on deck for the Australian cybersecurity sector, according to the Trade and Investment Commission.
CompTIA zeroes in on behavioural analytics with new global security certification
Tue, 21st Feb 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
CompTIA introduces CSA+ certification, pioneering behavioural analytics in global IT security to tackle advanced cyber threats.
Film review: The Great Wall - it's man versus beast in this visual spectacle
Tue, 21st Feb 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
The Great Wall of China may have been built to keep people out; but the biggest question in this film is: What if the invaders aren't people?.
Centrify harnesses machine learning for user access protection
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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pam
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centrify
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forrester
Centrify has today launched its new analytics service to the ANZ region, which provides another solution to stop breaches in real time.
ESET receives three AAA ratings in anti-malware protection tests
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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se labs
ESET has walked away with three of what it calls the 'highest accolades' in the SE Labs Anti-Malware Protection Tests.
Phishers bypass content blockers and target Apple users in latest attacks
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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phishing
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email security
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apple
A simple replica login page is fooling Apple users into falling for a phishing attack - and it's using font substitution to bypass content blockers.
In depth: Mimecast talks email security, insider threats and human firewalls
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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email
Email security breaches continue to occur due to evolving threats and a lack of next generation security solutions, according to Mimecast's Dave Hood.
Traditional security is dead: It's time to think of the next generation
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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endpoint protection
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ai security
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edr
Security spend is rising, but so are the number of data breaches. Something isn't working. It's time to think next-generation endpoint security.
Opportunistic cyber attacks most dangerous, says SecureWorks report
Fri, 17th Feb 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
SecureWorks' new report reveals a way for organizations to fight opportunistic cyber attacks and highlights pitfalls in the security industry.
Bitdefender discovers new Mac malware on the scene
Fri, 17th Feb 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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apple
Another notorious Mac malware has popped up on the scene. Xagent can rob users of passwords, iPhone backup data and take screenshots.
Avaya appoints new global channel chief to hone partner program
Thu, 16th Feb 2017
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partner programmes
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avaya
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partners
Avaya's appointment of a new global channel leader has been well-timed with the company's new channel program.
Gemalto bumps up encryption offerings for enterprise customers
Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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data protection
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encryption
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multi-cloud
Gemalto bumps up enterprise encryption offerings demand increases for speed, performance and security across cloud, applications and networks.