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 52
Need the perfect flatmate? AI can help
Wed, 20th Feb 2019
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ai
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property market
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awards
A Kiwi entrepreneur has developed a flatmate-finding service called Mogeo, which is an algorithm that matches people to the perfect flatmates.
IBM X-Force Red & Qualys introduce automated patching
Tue, 19th Feb 2019
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ibm
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security vulnerabilities
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patching
IBM X-Force Red and Qualys are declaring a war on unpatched systems, and they believe automation is the answer.
Phone ringing? This biohack wants you to bite down and ChewIt
Tue, 19th Feb 2019
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iot
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auckland university
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gadgets
So your phone's ringing, but instead of swiping right or pushing a Bluetooth button you bite down on a tiny piece of tech that sits in your mouth.
Samsung previews the new Galaxy Tab S5e
Tue, 19th Feb 2019
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
Samsung's latest iteration of its popular Galaxy tablet, the Tab S5e, seems to showcase that it is actually possible to be larger and lighter.
LG's latest phone uses the display as an audio amplifier
Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
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displays
If you're struggling to get your head around the idea of a phone's display as an amplifier, we can't blame you.
Interview: What you can expect from LogicMonitor's APAC expansion
Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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saas
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devops
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apm
LogicMonitor is set to revolutionise APAC infrastructure monitoring with its Sydney office opening in April, aiming for local growth and AIOps innovation.
WhatsApp users warned to change voicemail PINs
Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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endpoint protection
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mfa
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iam
Attackers are allegedly gaining access to users' WhatsApp accounts by using the default voicemail PIN to access voice authentication codes.
Swiss Post asks public to hack its e-voting system
Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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online voting
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security vulnerabilities
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bug bounty
Switzerland's postal service Swiss Post is inviting keen-eyed security experts and white hats to hack its e-voting system.
Spoofs, forgeries, and impersonations plague inboxes
Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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phishing
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email security
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healthtech
Phishing attacks are becoming more sophisticated, often using genuine sender accounts to deceive recipients, warns security firm INKY.
50 million tonnes of e-waste: IT faces sustainability challenges
Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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uc
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clean technologies
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voip
As global e-waste hits 50 million tonnes annually, TCO Development's 'This is IT' campaign calls for sustainable practices in IT recycling to combat the crisis.
Flashpoint signs on emt Distribution as APAC partner
Fri, 15th Feb 2019
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supply chain
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threat intelligence
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emt distribution
Flashpoint has partnered with emt Distribution to expand its business risk intelligence services in Southeast Asia and Oceania.
The attack surface: 2019's biggest security threat
Fri, 15th Feb 2019
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iaas
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
Rapid tech growth widens firms' cyber risks, warns Aon's latest report, pressing for proactive risk management.
Oracle Cloud whips up a breeze for Sydney yacht races
Fri, 15th Feb 2019
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digital entertainment
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sports
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oracle
If data can help a boat go faster, racing teams and fans alike at this year's SailGP in Sydney will get a front-row seat.
Vocus & Vodafone unbundle NZ's fibre network
Fri, 15th Feb 2019
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uc
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fibre
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isp
Vodafone and Vocus Group New Zealand have launched the country's first unbundled fibre connection, aiming to improve reliance and performance for customers.
Oracle updates enterprise blockchain platform
Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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blockchain
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oracle
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smart contracts
Oracle updates its blockchain platform with new features to enhance application development, streamline integration, and improve identity management.
Used device market held back by lack of data security regulations
Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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data protection
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blancco
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e-waste & recycling
A lack of robust data security regulations is causing consumer mistrust and stunting the growth of the used mobile device market, Blancco's study reveals.
Microsoft, DigiCert, Utimaco tackle quantum computing threats
Wed, 13th Feb 2019
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iot
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quantum computing
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microsoft
Microsoft, DigiCert, and Utimaco have piloted a quantum-safe algorithm, 'Picnic', to secure the Internet of Things against future quantum computing threats.
Security flaw in Xiaomi electric scooters could have deadly consequences
Wed, 13th Feb 2019
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xiaomi
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security vulnerabilities
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electric scooter
Xiaomi's M365 electric scooters pose severe risks due to Bluetooth security flaws, potentially allowing attackers to control and endanger riders.
617 million stolen records up for sale on dark web
Wed, 13th Feb 2019
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
617 million records from sites like MyFitnessPal, Whitepages, and Fotolog are being sold on the dark web for BTC $20,000. Passwords are encrypted.
When hackers get the munchies, they just steal McDonalds
Tue, 12th Feb 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Hackers in Canada strike McDonald's app, racking up CAD $500 in fast food charges. McDonald's blames security flaws; users left with empty banks and bellies.