COVID-19 stories - Page 11
Demand for VPNs soars in Hong Kong amid fears over Beijing crackdown
Fri, 22nd May 2020
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vpns
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wireless networks
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cloud services
As fears mount over Beijing's new national security laws, Hong Kong sees VPN demand skyrocket. Surfshark reports a week's sales in just an hour.
Kiwi businesses scramble to adopt automated tracking technology
Wed, 20th May 2020
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location tracking
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whosonlocation
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covid-19
As COVID-19 restrictions ease, New Zealand firms rush to integrate automated tracking tech, spurring a 112% spike in local demand for WhosOnLocation's software.
Shadow of ransomware looms over healthcare sector
Thu, 14th May 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Healthcare systems undergoing rapid digital transformation to cope with COVID-19 face increasing cyberattack risks, warns GlobalData.
Mastercard launches new initiatives to empower those hit by COVID-19 lockdowns
Tue, 12th May 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Mastercard commits to bringing one billion people and 50 million businesses into the digital economy by 2025, with a focus on women entrepreneurs.
Consumers putting convenience over security due to COVID-19 restrictions
Mon, 11th May 2020
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cybersecurity
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personal security
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identity
COVID-19 restrictions have shifted consumer priorities, with many now favouring convenience over online security, reveals Callsign research.
DDoS attacks doubled in Q1 2020 as attackers target remote workers
Mon, 11th May 2020
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ddos
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
DDoS attacks surged in Q1 2020, doubling from Q4 2019 as threat actors exploited the shift to remote work and learning, reports Kaspersky.
Zoom buys encryption startup in its first-ever acquisition
Fri, 8th May 2020
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encryption
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cybersecurity
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m&a
Zoom has today announced its first-ever acquisition in its nine year history, absorbing Keybase, a secure messaging platform in a bid to up its security game.
Business as usual during COVID-19 for Aus company SafetyCulture
Thu, 7th May 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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contact centre
SafetyCulture, an Australian safety software firm, maintains normal operations during COVID-19 using 8x8 cloud platforms, supporting its 350 global staff.
COVID-19: How analysis of IoT devices highlights our changing behaviour
Thu, 7th May 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
COVID-19 has reshaped consumer and enterprise behaviour, as revealed by ExtraHop's IoT device analysis, highlighting long-term security risks.
Australian businesses cybersecurity not up to par during COVID-19
Wed, 6th May 2020
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ai security
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
Australian businesses are not providing sufficient cybersecurity training for employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite increased cyber risks.
46% of global businesses have had security scare from remote working
Wed, 6th May 2020
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firewalls
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phishing
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email security
Nearly half of global businesses have faced security scares since shifting to remote working, with phishing attacks and untrained staff posing major threats.
Worldwide headphone market on track despite COVID-19
Tue, 5th May 2020
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digital entertainment
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headphones
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wireless headphones
The worldwide headphones market is expected to experience strong growth in 2020, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis.
Microsoft's revenue jumps 15% as pandemic has 'little impact' on tech giant
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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public cloud
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supply chain
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microsoft
Microsoft's quarterly revenue rose by 15% to USD $35 billion, as the tech giant faced 'minimal impact' from COVID-19. Azure's revenue surged by 59%.
Cybersecurity heavy hitters join alliance to protect healthcare systems
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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cybersafety
Cyber Alliance to Defend our Healthcare, formed by C5 Capital, announces new members to battle ten-fold rise in cyberattacks on healthcare during COVID-19.
Fortinet makes Network Security Expert training courses free
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet has made its advanced Network Security Expert training courses available for free, aiming to help organisations adapt to a changing world.
CompTIA overhauls its security certification exam in response to new threats
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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cybersecurity
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comptia
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cybersafety
CompTIA updates CySA+ exam to tackle evolving cybersecurity threats, enhancing focus on proactive defence, regulatory compliance, and modern tech risks.
What does COVID-19 mean for the print industry?
Tue, 28th Apr 2020
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digital transformation
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printing
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kyocera
COVID-19 has hit the print industry hard, but with the shift towards cloud and digital tools, print providers have a prime chance to innovate and diversify.
MailGuard intercepts sinister cybercrime emails notifying users of COVID-19 “relief payment”
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
MailGuard has intercepted malicious emails claiming to offer COVID-19 relief payments, exploiting financial uncertainties caused by the pandemic.
Zoom announces new updates in response to privacy criticisms
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
Zoom responds to privacy criticisms with Zoom 5.0, introducing AES 256-bit GCM encryption and enhanced data routing controls, to restore user trust.
The tech firm fighting obesity - and COVID-19
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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healthtech
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opinion
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covid-19
MyFiziq has developed a patented application designed to help reduce cases of obesity, whilst also having an impact in the fight against COVID-19.