About Sara
Sara Barker
Copywriter and Senior News Editor
Sara lives in a world of words and stories. For more than six years she has been delving deep into the rich world of tech news, content creation, journalism and reviews for Techday. She brings an academic background in information systems, marketing, radio, and journalism to her role. She enjoys casual gaming, cats, and reading.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Sara - Page 2
Kiwi tech stories: How one change helped retail crime intelligence platform Auror to win the market
Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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One of Auror's biggest challenges was the decision to re-platform its software solution after only a couple of years into its business.
Ransomware response and recovery: Challenges and solutions
Tue, 1st Jun 2021
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
Ransomware is causing significant business impacts such as business disruption, data loss, reputational damage, remediation costs, and legal costs.
Sophos develops detection capabilities to thwart in-memory cyber threats
Fri, 21st May 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Fileless malware is a type of covert threat that injects code directly into the memory of a compromised machine, often to avoid detection.
UPDATED: IT systems down at Waikato Hospital & DHB, 'cybersecurity incident' confirmed
Wed, 19th May 2021
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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outage
Waikato Hospital has this morning begun turning outpatients away from scheduled bookings after a major outage affecting its IT and phone systems.
A look at the MS Exchange zero-days and how to protect your business
Thu, 29th Apr 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Every organisationusing Microsoft Exchange must patch their on-premise servers immediately and scan their networks for signs of malicious activity.
Malicious cryptominer exploits MS Exchange Server vulnerabilities
Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
Cybercriminals are exploiting Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities despite warnings. Attacks include ransomware and cryptomining malware. Patching is crucial.
The sky's the limit: Serko & Booking.com bring corporate travel to life
Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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public cloud
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microsoft
With travel comes the requirement for flights, rental cars, and hotels. Behind all of that is a Kiwi success story by the name of Serko.
NVIDIA unveils next-gen SoC for autonomous vehicles
Wed, 14th Apr 2021
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semiconductors
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cartech
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NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang calls it a 'technical marvel' that combines all of the company's strengths.
Adobe appoints Bank of Queensland chairman to International Advisory Board
Wed, 31st Mar 2021
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crm
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digital transformation
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cx
The International Advisory Board will help customers to navigate disruption and set digital transformation strategies for success in customer experience.
One in four Australian businesses now 'cashless', according to Square report
Tue, 30th Mar 2021
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
1 in 4 Australian businesses are going cashless as consumers opt for contactless payments during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Square report.
The mirrored world: Digital twins redefine business intelligence
Mon, 29th Mar 2021
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uc
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martech
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supply chain
Accenture's Technology Trends 2021 report reveals how digital twins and AI are shaping the future of business and intelligence.
APAC drives multi-billion dollar growth in private network deployments
Thu, 25th Mar 2021
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uc
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endpoint protection
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5g & beyond
Asia Pacific countries are leading the way in private network deployments, creating a market worth $7bn by 2025, says ABI Research.
Virtual economy shifts paradigm of trust in the digital age - Okta
Fri, 12th Mar 2021
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cloud services
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branding
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okta
COVID-19 has accelerated the shift to digital, but how has this affected digital trust? A new report dives into the state of digital trust in 2021.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Runecast?
Tue, 9th Mar 2021
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
Runecast was founded in 2014 and specialises in IT virtualisation for hybrid cloud environments such as VMware, AWS, and Kubernetes.
Shields up: surprises are the new normal
Wed, 17th Feb 2021
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cloud security
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supply chain
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hybrid & remote work
The rise in remote work and cybercrime marketplaces are increasing the risk of cyber attacks on organisations, warns Mimecast.
Too much data on your devices? You may be a digital hoarder
Fri, 29th Jan 2021
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data protection
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data management
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tablets
Digital hoarding is a growing problem, particularly in workplaces, according to a study by Northumbria University.
Kordia names Shaun Rendell as new CEO
Mon, 25th Jan 2021
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kordia
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Kordia Group has appointed former CFO Shaun Rendell at its new CEO, following the recent death of the late CEO Scott Bartlett.
Malware vendors look to marketing to spread Android RAT
Wed, 20th Jan 2021
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malware
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
Android malware vendor teams up with marketer to rebrand products and target criminal underground, says Check Point research.
Sophos Rapid Response puts out the ransomware fire
Mon, 18th Jan 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Ransomware attacks have become increasingly common, with 51% of organizations experiencing one last year. Learn how to protect yourself.
Demystifying 'zero trust' and its role in cybersecurity
Mon, 18th Jan 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Zero trust in cybersecurity is gaining momentum as organisations adapt to changing network perimeters and remote work.