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About Kai Ping

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Kai Ping Lew
Editor-in-Chief & News Editor - Security
KP was raised in Malaysia and graduated with a degree in Journalism and International Business at AUT. After graduating, she did a stint in broadcast media at TVNZ before deciding to return to her true love, the written word. In her spare time, KP enjoys exploring fictional universes through books, spending time in the sun, playing volleyball, and dancing.

Stories by Kai Ping - Page 5

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HiveIO brings new operational capabilities with fabric solution updates
Fri, 31st May 2019
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data center management
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it architecture
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hiveio
The new capabilities include graphics acceleration, NVMe caching, and configurable in-memory storage to deliver an intelligent virtualization solution.
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Users’ names and email addresses leaked in Flipboard data breach
Thu, 30th May 2019
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cybersecurity
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breach prevention
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data breach
Flipboard's data breach exposes users' details for over 9 months; passwords reset.
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NordVPN announces new file encryption tool
Thu, 30th May 2019
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vpn
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encryption
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data encryption
NordLocker will be a file encryption app for macOS and Windows that will encrypt files stored on a computer or in the cloud.
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Emotet drove 61% of malicious payloads in Q1 2019 - Proofpoint
Thu, 30th May 2019
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malware
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cybersecurity
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proofpoint
Proofpoint Q1 report shows 61% of malicious payloads from Emotet, urging stronger cybersecurity.
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Treasury “deliberately and systematically” hacked
Wed, 29th May 2019
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
This follows the opposition party’s unexpected release of details of the Government’s Budget, which were due to be made public on Thursday.
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Companies struggling with hybrid IT and zero trust controls – Pulse Secure
Tue, 28th May 2019
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hybrid cloud
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malware
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nac
Pulse Secure's report shows growing hybrid IT risks, spurring investment in Zero Trust security measures.
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Almost one-fifth of UK public sector reported over 1,000 cyber attacks
Tue, 28th May 2019
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malware
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phishing
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email security
SolarWinds found the most common attacks were phishing (95%) and malware (86%), with a large step down to third place, ransomware (54%).
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Hands-on review: iPhone XS Max is a luxury phone
Fri, 24th May 2019
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smartphones
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apple
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gaming
iPhone XS Max review: A bezel-less 6.5-inch giant with stellar performance and battery life, but at a premium.
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Hands-on review: Is the Apple Watch 4 worth the price?
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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gaming
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apple
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reviews
Apple’s flagship wearable device, the Apple Watch, is generally touted as the gold standard for what wearables should be able to achieve today.
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Veeam joins the ranks of $1bil-revenue software companies
Wed, 22nd May 2019
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virtualisation
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cloud services
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dr
It’s also marked a milestone of 350,000 customers and outlined how it will begin the next stage of its growth.
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Veeam enables secondary storage solutions with technology partner program
Wed, 22nd May 2019
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virtualisation
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converged infrastructure
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partner programmes
Veeam debuts 'with Veeam' initiative, enhancing customer data-management options through strategic partnerships.
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Veeam Availability Orchestrator update aims to democratise DR
Wed, 22nd May 2019
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virtualisation
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cloud services
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dr
Veeam unveils new DR orchestration tool, bolstering data recovery for all business sizes at VeeamON 2019.
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Hands-on review: Corsair’s Harpoon: All you could want from a wireless mouse
Tue, 21st May 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
At the highly reasonable retail price of $109, the Harpoon packs a surprisingly powerful punch for its price point.
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EXCLUSIVE: Forcepoint global channel chief talks strategy
Tue, 21st May 2019
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partner programmes
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casb
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forcepoint
As a solution sold 100% via the channel, cybersecurity solutions company Forcepoint places a strong emphasis on its partner relationships.
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Gallery: One Giant Leap for Ingram Micro at Showcase 2019
Tue, 14th May 2019
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ingram micro
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it distributors
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ingram micro showcase
The event was space-themed, a nod to 2019 being the 50th anniversary since Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon.
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Gallery: IT industry abuzz at Ingram Micro Showcase Chch
Tue, 14th May 2019
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ingram micro
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it distributors
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ingram micro showcase
The event was themed ‘One Giant Leap’, a nod to 2019 being the 50th anniversary since Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon.
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NDB report: Stronger authentication practices needed
Tue, 14th May 2019
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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mfa
The Australian Information Commissioner (OIAC) has released the latest quarterly report on the notifications under the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme.
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Forcepoint 2019 APAC Channel Partner Award winners announced
Fri, 10th May 2019
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partner programmes
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casb
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forcepoint
The company recognized 9 partners across 6 categories based on criteria including overall revenue performance and new business growth secured in 2018.
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Failure to prioritize cybersecurity stunting digital transformation – Frost & Sullivan
Thu, 9th May 2019
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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casb
APAC cybersecurity lag derails digital transformations, study by Forcepoint and Frost - Sullivan shows.
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Mimecast: Employee training must supplement application security
Wed, 8th May 2019
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it training
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cybersecurity
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mimecast
Mimecast leverages humour and brief monthly sessions in its novel cybersecurity training to tackle human error.
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Exclusive: Okta CSO on scaling security alongside business growth
Fri, 3rd May 2019
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iam
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cybersecurity
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okta
Yassir Abousselham shares his unique insights as the chief security officer of a fast-growing identity and access management service provider.
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How integrating AI into network monitoring drives efficiencies
Tue, 30th Apr 2019
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network infrastructure
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network management
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sdn
IT teams all around the world are spending a disproportionate amount diagnosing what are, realistically, straightforward problems.
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Hands-on review: Trend Micro’s Home Network Security protects IoT devices easily
Mon, 29th Apr 2019
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gaming
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iot security
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iot
These access points may seem trivial, but any device connected to the internet now has the potential to be hacked.
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Fuji Xerox raises the bar with Iridesse production press
Wed, 24th Apr 2019
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printing
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fuji xerox
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digital printing
Fuji Xerox's Iridesse press dazzles with six-colour printing and metallic inks, revolutionising the industry.