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 5
WHO urges caution after emails, passwords stolen
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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phishing
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email security
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breach prevention
Approximately 450 active WHO email addresses and passwords, and emails belonging to others working on fighting COVID-19, were leaked on the internet.
Google Cloud Anthos generally available on AWS
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Google Cloud's Anthos is now generally available on Amazon Web Services, broadening its hybrid and multi-cloud application platform capabilities.
Networks shrouded in lack of visibility - SANS Institute report
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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risk & compliance
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
More than half survey of respondents believe that a lack of network visibility poses high or very high risks to their organisation.
Interview: Acronis CEO talks cybersecurity against a pandemic backdrop
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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partner programmes
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
As remote working surges amidst the pandemic, Acronis CEO Serguei Beloussov discusses rising cyber threats and the essentials of cyber protection.
Cybercriminals most likely to impersonate Apple, Netflix in phishing attacks
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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phishing
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email security
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brand exploitation
Cybercriminals are increasingly impersonating major tech companies like Apple, Netflix, and WhatsApp in phishing attacks, warns Check Point's Q1 2020 report.
Alkira emerges from 'stealth mode' to unveil first cloud offering
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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multi-cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Cloud-native firm Alkira, bolstered by a USD $30 million raise, unveils its first on-demand multi-cloud service, Alkira Cloud Services Exchange.
ForgeRock appoints Eve Maler as chief technology officer
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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iam
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cybersecurity
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cto
Maler joined ForgeRock in 2014 and previously worked as the company's vice president of innovation and emerging technology.
Google Meet's popularity explodes as video becomes the new normal
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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google
Google Meet sees explosive growth, adding over two million new users daily as global reliance on remote communication surges amid the pandemic.
NTT declares itself 'business avenger' for UN sustainability goals
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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wearables
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clean technologies
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sustainability
The UN Global Goals call for action to end poverty, protect Earth, and encourage peace and prosperity by 2030.
NAKIVO launches new backup functionality for Office 365 & Oracle RMAN
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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dr
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microsoft
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cloud services
Two latest releases introduce new features to NAKIVO Backup & Replication: reliable backup and recovery for Oracle databases and Office 365 application data.
CompTIA launches COVID-19 resources forum for tech industry
Mon, 6th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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comptia
IT and tech industry forum CompTIA has created an interactive online forum dedicated to serving technology firms and workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Acronis mobilises the home office in the remote working age
Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
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smart home
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wireless networks
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hybrid & remote work
One of the biggest changes for Acronis, like many companies, is the transition that allows all employees to work from home.
How to ensure your home deliveries remain secure
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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smart home
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home security
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photography
Secure Your World shares vital tips to keep home deliveries safe during COVID-19, from checking smart camera batteries to setting up dedicated drop-off areas.
Mentorship key to bringing women into cybersecurity - Microsoft
Mon, 30th Mar 2020
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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stem
Microsoft believes that mentorship is a key way to get more women into cybersecurity, says corporate vice president Ann Johnson.
Google's 12 remote working tips for better productivity
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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google
Google unveils 12 essential tips to enhance productivity for remote workers, suggesting tools like Gmail, Google Drive, and Hangouts for seamless collaboration.
Evasive malware reaches record levels - WatchGuard report
Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Evasive malware is at an all-time high, with WatchGuard's Q4 2019 report revealing it now constitutes two-thirds of all detections.
HP CEO: 'Please stay safe' during coronavirus outbreak
Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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dr
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supply chain
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cloud services
HP outlines its plans to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, including increased cleaning, remote working policies, and customer support.
Remote working is here to stay - and employees love it, says GitLab report
Wed, 11th Mar 2020
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martech
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apm
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hybrid & remote work
Remote working is becoming a reality for many, with 83% of professionals saying they can accomplish all tasks remotely, according to a new report from GitLab.
Cybercriminals prey on healthcare panic to spread malware
Wed, 11th Mar 2020
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Cybercriminals exploit COVID-19 panic, sending fake HIV test results via phishing emails to spread Koadic malware, forensic experts from Proofpoint reveal.
Funding worries hold back Singapore SMEs from digitalisation
Wed, 11th Mar 2020
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qbe
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digital economy
Many of Singapore's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seek government support in order to remove barriers to adopting digital business infrastructure.