COVID-19 stories - Page 17

Trade Me's top Marketplace listings of 2020 in New Zealand were all inspired by COVID-19, according to the buy and sell platform.

New Zealand's tech sector, including game development and local IT companies, is driving continued growth, according to NZTech.

Almost 50% of New Zealanders plan to shop locally this Christmas, with 15% shopping online for the first time due to COVID-19, according to PriceSpy.

Misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines on social media is feared to hinder Australia's vaccination efforts, according to a new poll.

Canada expresses interest in joining Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA) with New Zealand, Singapore, and Chile. NZ Minister for Trade welcomes move.

New findings from Gartner show that 90% of HR leaders will allow employees to work remotely, even following the release of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Barracuda's new report highlights how cybercriminals are adapting quickly to current events and new tactics, with spear-phishing attacks on the rise.

Wave of new cybersecurity threats predicted for 2021, with scams, malware, fraud and disinformation on the rise, says NortonLifeLock.

Kaspersky researchers have identified two APT incidents targeting COVID-19 research. The Lazarus group is thought to be responsible.

New Zealand inkjet printer market grows 7% due to rise in remote working, with HP Inc. leading in unit shipments, says IDC's Asia/Pacific HCP Tracker.

Quantea and Attivo Networks launch joint cybersecurity solution for IoT and COVID-19, aimed at reducing network breach and data loss risk.

New Zealand has successfully completed a trial of Bluetooth contact tracing technology as part of its COVID-19 response.

Manual accounting is untenable in a post COVID-19 environment, according to new global research from accounting automation software company BlackLine.

COVID-19, cybersecurity and operating models were amongst the most searched terms by IT executives in 2020, according to the analyst firm.

Attackers did not spare clinics where COVID-19 patients were being treated or pharmaceutical sites where vaccine research was being conducted.

COVID-19 crisis leads to a surge in cyber crimes, with online scams increasing by over 400% in March 2020, according to new research.

2020 has brought constant changes, curveballs, and shifts in business strategy. Here are the key infosecurity trends for 2021.

An IDTechEx report forecasts that the global market for 3D printing materials will be worth $18.4 billion in 2030.

Experts warn of heightened DNS attack risks during holiday shopping peak, urge firms to bolster cyber defences.

Australians use multiple fintech apps but neglect cyber security, according to ESET research. Concerns include lack of security software and password managers.