Security stories - Page 73

In Orwell’s dystopian classic 1984, the omnipresent state, Big Brother, has the ability to look into the homes of any person at any time.

A Wellington man, Daniel Jess Moore, was sentenced to four and a half years in prison for his role in an international child sex abuse network.

Symantec upgrades its Hosted Services global partner program, offering new revenue streams and low-entry barriers for channel partners to expand portfolios.

A partnership has been formed that both companies say will offer a security and WAN optimisation solution to firms with remote offices.

Simon Molloy, Manager Market Development at HP, believes that mobility and connectivity are the two big trends that CIOs should sit up and take notice of.

Facebook is grappling with another scam as rogue apps falsely claim to reveal profile viewers while funnelling clicks for scam revenue.

Security and cost concerns are the biggest barriers in cloud adoption, according to the virtualisation, networking and SaaS firm.

Telarus targets Kiwi SMEs, inking deals with Vector and CityLink, as CEO Jules Rumsey predicts deregulation will drive demand for managed services.

SafeNet CTO Russ Dietz declares that old physical security measures are outdated as the company launches new cloud solutions to bolster data protection.

According to an IDC report, cloud computing is becoming the fastest growing technology within the high tech sectors.

As businesses embrace the connected world of 2.0, new security challenges arise, demanding dynamic solutions over traditional network fortresses.

Today, more than 88% of all email sent is either unwanted spam or malicious email, such as blended email attacks.

War driving reveals Auckland’s exposed wi-fi spots. Though encryption rates have improved since our last test, security complacency remains a key issue.

Businesses increasingly adopt SaaS for streamlined security and operational savings, driving growth in the managed messaging security sector by over 30%.

Google probes potential insider assistance in China HQ breach, suspects aimed at accessing dissidents' emails. McAfee points to spear phishing attack.

Facing recent security challenges, Facebook has partnered with McAfee to offer 350 million users six months of free virus protection, followed by discounts.

Iran has blacklisted numerous Web sites, including those with adult content, critical views of the government, and those considered a threat to societal morals.

More than 70% of SMEs plan to switch to cloud computing within the next five years, according to a study carried out by British ISP Easynet Connect.

Google showcases its upcoming Chrome OS for netbooks, promising web-based apps, enhanced security, and cloud storage, set for release next year.

Symantec CEO Enrique Salem pledges ongoing support to SMBs and resellers, emphasising the critical role of partners in reaching these segments.