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Apax acquires majority interest in Sophos
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Apax acquires majority interest in Sophos

Apax Partners to buy majority stake in security firm Sophos in a deal valuing the company at $830M, with founders retaining a key share.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 4th May 2010
Sophos strengthens data protection strategy
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Sophos strengthens data protection strategy

SafeGuard Enterprise 5.50 is a multi-layered endpoint data security encryption and data leakage prevention solution.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Apr 2010
WatchGuard names NZ territory manager
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WatchGuard names NZ territory manager

Clive Donde appointed as WatchGuard's first NZ Territory Manager, bringing 19 years of IT experience to strengthen business development.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 31st Mar 2010
Bootlegged software users urged to get patches
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Bootlegged software users urged to get patches

Microsoft urges users of pirated Windows to install security patches without fear of punishment to combat malware spread.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Feb 2010
Tech site hacked twice
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Tech site hacked twice

Popular technology news Web site TechCrunch has been hacked, proving that even sites staffed by techies are vulnerable.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2010
Users stray away from IE
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Users stray away from IE

Amid security fears, a dramatic shift as users ditch Internet Explorer, despite Sophos warning of the woes in temporary browser switches.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2010
Time to change your password?
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Time to change your password?

Email-based scams are the current attack of choice for phishers, and have prompted widespread warnings about being too casual with your passwords.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009
New iPhone malware steals online banking credentials
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New iPhone malware steals online banking credentials

A new piece of malware based on the recent Ikee worm has the ability to steal online banking credentials from jailbroken iPhones.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 24th Nov 2009
iWorm ikee: Sex and Drugs and Rick and Roll
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iWorm ikee: Sex and Drugs and Rick and Roll

A new worm targets jailbroken iPhones, exploiting a vulnerability for those with OpenSSH installed. Time to reset your passwords.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2009
Rick roll worm for iPhone users
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Rick roll worm for iPhone users

Aussie iPhone users hit by 'Ikee' worm: a nostalgic yet concerning Rick roll virus, prompting urgent calls for jailbroken phone users to change SSH passwords.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2009
FaceTime integrates Sophos AV
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FaceTime integrates Sophos AV

The company has licensed a virus detection engine from Sophos that will be integrated into its Unified Security Gateway (USG) 3.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 28th Oct 2009
Anti-social networking
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Anti-social networking

Twitter hit by scams as experts warn of the dark side of its soaring popularity, urging users to think before they click or share.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2009
Emphasising value above cost: IT & the education vertical
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Emphasising value above cost: IT & the education vertical

Resellers in New Zealand are helping K-12 schools understand the true value of IT and make the most of their limited budgets.

By Staff Writer • 11 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2008
Integrated security solutions
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Integrated security solutions

Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server provides comprehensive protection, optimized performance, and simplified management for email infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sun, 1st Jul 2007
Mobility: eight business opportunities to explore
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Mobility: eight business opportunities to explore

Exploring eight booming mobility business opportunities, ranging from mobile security to creative hardware solutions.

By Staff Writer • 12 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2007
WIN - Small business sales by talking their language
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WIN - Small business sales by talking their language

Discover how SMEs are boosting their sales in NZ by aligning with specialized services from FileMaker, GFI, HP, and Sophos.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2007