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How the future will blur the lines of authentication & identity management
Biometrics

How the future will blur the lines of authentication & identity management

According to Verizon's 2017 Data Breach Investigation Report, 81% of hacking-related breaches leveraged stolen or weak passwords.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2017
Interview: Sophos reveals the criminal underbelly of the dark web
Malware

Interview: Sophos reveals the criminal underbelly of the dark web

The dark web may be a place that most of us have heard of as a murky underworld for cybercriminals, but also where most internet users daren't tread.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017
Kiwis' security worries reach all-time high: What's fuelling the fear?
Smart Cities

Kiwis' security worries reach all-time high: What's fuelling the fear?

New Zealanders are more worried about security than they have been in the last ten years, with identity theft and bank card fraud at the top.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017
Proofpoint highlights huge global surge in BEC scams
Physical Security

Proofpoint highlights huge global surge in BEC scams

BEC scams are becoming more prevalent and sophisticated, costing victims $3.1 billion worldwide, according to the FBI.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017
The cybersecurity scourge of credentials theft
Physical Security

The cybersecurity scourge of credentials theft

Cybercriminals want your credentials and your employees' credentials. When those hackers succeed in stealing that information, it can be a nightmare.

By Alan Zeichich • 6 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2017
Vendors to rely on partnerships for managed security as BYOD drives deception technology
Physical Security

Vendors to rely on partnerships for managed security as BYOD drives deception technology

Demand for deception technology set to rise in response to identity and data theft, says Technavio. Global market expected to grow at 9% CAGR by 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016
HID Global rolls out new offerings for the mobile enterprise
Physical Security

HID Global rolls out new offerings for the mobile enterprise

HID Global unveils new mobile solutions, enhancing digital identity and access control in the enterprise sphere.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016
Unmanaged wearables pose threat to the enterprise
Wearables

Unmanaged wearables pose threat to the enterprise

Wearable device owners in the enterprise are neglecting login credentials, posing a growing IT security concern, warns Centrify RSA Survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2016
The generation most at risk of online threats in NZ? Millennials.
Physical Security

The generation most at risk of online threats in NZ? Millennials.

New research reveals that millennials in New Zealand are the most at risk of online threats. #millennials #onlinesecurity.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2015
How to protect your business from identity fraud
Physical Security

How to protect your business from identity fraud

Experts warn businesses over identity fraud: Safeguard with robust verification methods and tech to thwart sophisticated cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2015
Be careful what you wish for this Valentine's Day
Physical Security

Be careful what you wish for this Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day apps could lead to privacy invasions and identity theft, warns Bitdefender. Be wary of permissions before you download.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2014
How to avoid Facebook faux-pas
Physical Security

How to avoid Facebook faux-pas

A beta trial reveals 25% of users received malicious content from Facebook friends, prompting BitDefender to launch the full version of its Safego security app.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2011
Cyber crime: we're guilty too
Malware

Cyber crime: we're guilty too

Norton's Cybercrime Report reveals we often don't report cyber crime and admits many engage in questionable online behaviour. Can we change?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Nov 2010

Stories from Other Regions

Smartphones are the new battleground for ID theft as hackers hone their craft
Physical Security

Smartphones are the new battleground for ID theft as hackers hone their craft

The power of technology is awesome, yet it is important to understand that as this power continues to progress, people must make a tough decision .

By Tyler Harris • 5 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2017
Aussie startup pre-empts hackers with smartphone tech that blocks NFC attacks
Physical Security

Aussie startup pre-empts hackers with smartphone tech that blocks NFC attacks

Smartphone NFC capabilities put users at risk of identity theft and hacking, warns Australian startup ARMOURCARD.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
Protecting your identity - what every Australian needs to know
Phishing

Protecting your identity - what every Australian needs to know

Your identity is as dear to you as your life. Now, imagine having your identity stolen from you without your knowledge.

By Anas Baig • 4 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017
BlackRidge brings on Alliance Technology Group as strategic channel partner
Partner Programmes

BlackRidge brings on Alliance Technology Group as strategic channel partner

BlackRidge partners with Alliance Tech to bolster cyber defences in cloud and infrastructure security solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Apr 2016
Minister Hungary for change at Budapest cyber conference
Malware

Minister Hungary for change at Budapest cyber conference

Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams heads to the three-day conference aimed at building a resilient global digital environment.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2012