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Privacy watchdogs say Centrelink ruling is a failure of Australia's freedom of speech
Data Privacy

Privacy watchdogs say Centrelink ruling is a failure of Australia's freedom of speech

Centrelink cleared after sharing personal info with media, but watchdogs furious. Concerns raised about privacy breach and freedom of speech.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018
Australia facing 'systematic and wilful degradation of human rights online'
Data Privacy

Australia facing 'systematic and wilful degradation of human rights online'

Digital Rights Watch believes Australians' human rights are being 'severely breached' through the actions of private organisations and governments.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018
What cyber security needs to go beyond the network
Firewalls

What cyber security needs to go beyond the network

Forward thinking companies are going beyond penetration testing to employ a more holistic approach to cyber security.

By Murray Goldschmidt • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2018
ZeroStack announces cloud innovation partner program
DevOps

ZeroStack announces cloud innovation partner program

ZeroStack launches its inaugural Cloud Innovation Partner Program to aid resellers in offering affordable, high-performance private cloud solutions globally.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018

Global Stories

Hands-on Review: The Huawei Y7 Pro 2019
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Huawei Y7 Pro 2019

Huawei's Y7 Pro smartphone impresses with its AI camera, long battery life, expandable storage, and user-friendly interface.

By Owen McCarthy • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2019
Cryptomining apps discovered on Microsoft's app store
Malware

Cryptomining apps discovered on Microsoft's app store

Symantec discovers eight cryptomining apps on the Microsoft Store, exploiting users' CPUs to mine Monero. Microsoft has since removed the apps.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Feb 2019
Norton VPN adds New Zealand server
Virtual Private Networks

Norton VPN adds New Zealand server

The new local server will help users protect personal information and securely access private information while on the go.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Nov 2018
Hands-on Review: Norton Core keeps home IoT secure
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Norton Core keeps home IoT secure

Norton Core: the fashionable, cyber-safe addition to every home. Provides parental controls and internet security in one.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Oct 2018
THAT'S A WRAP: the highlights from the 2018 CeBIT Australia exhibition
Internet of Things

THAT'S A WRAP: the highlights from the 2018 CeBIT Australia exhibition

Sydney's CeBIT Australia 2018 wrapped up last week, showcasing cutting-edge tech innovations from over 200 exhibitors and drawing record attendance.

By Patrick Martlew • 4 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018
Hands-on Review: Norton WiFi Privacy, is it worth the price?
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Norton WiFi Privacy, is it worth the price?

Security threats are a major concern, and these threats are only becoming more prominent as we connect more devices to the internet.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018
Symantec Web Security adds support for Microsoft Azure
Public Cloud

Symantec Web Security adds support for Microsoft Azure

Symantec's Web Security Service now supports Microsoft Azure and Office 365, enhancing security and easing hybrid cloud adoption for enterprises.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2018
AU Govt warned to take hard look in mirror after UK 'Snooper's Charter' ruled illegal
Surveillance

AU Govt warned to take hard look in mirror after UK 'Snooper's Charter' ruled illegal

This week the UK Court of Appeal ruled that surveillance under the UK Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Act was illegal.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Keeping yourself and your business safe online
Fintech

Keeping yourself and your business safe online

Cyber Smart Week spotlights online safety, urging businesses to bolster defences against rising cyber threats.

By Paul Macpherson • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018
Norton unveils the Norton Core Wi-Fi Router
Endpoint Protection

Norton unveils the Norton Core Wi-Fi Router

Norton introduces the Norton Core Wi-Fi Router at CeBIT Australia 2018, a silver sphere designed to secure connected homes at the network level.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Thu, 24th May 2018
Kiwi SMBs strengthen their cyber defences as threats rise
Disaster Recovery

Kiwi SMBs strengthen their cyber defences as threats rise

Results from the survey found that 89% of SMBs have signed up for security solutions to protect against threats.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Mar 2018
Kiwis' contradictory habits costing millions in cybercrime damage
Cybersecurity

Kiwis' contradictory habits costing millions in cybercrime damage

New Zealanders lost more than $177 million to cybercrime last year but it seems people are not paying enough attention.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
Waikato Uni academic says cybercrime is now bigger than drug trafficking
Distributed Denial of Service

Waikato Uni academic says cybercrime is now bigger than drug trafficking

New Zealand business leaders are not taking cybersecurity seriously, says academic, posing significant risks to reputations.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2017