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Phishing gangs weaponise .arpa DNS to evade defences

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Phishing gangs abuse .arpa DNS and IPv6 tunnels to hide brand-impersonation scams in core internet plumbing that most defences ignore.
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Phishing campaigns exploit .arpa DNS to evade filters

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Phishing gangs exploit obscure .arpa DNS space and IPv6 tunnels to sneak past reputation-based web filters and lure users to fake sites.
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Securing the future: Simplified management, Scalable growth, and built-in compliance for K-12

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SonicWall unveils unified tools to help overstretched K-12 IT teams simplify security, scale quickly and embed compliance by design.
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Securing the digital classroom: A layered cybersecurity approach for K-12 schools

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As classrooms digitise, SonicWall pushes layered cybersecurity to shield K-12 schools from ransomware, phishing and zero-day threats.
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Okta users warned as ShinyHunters expand vishing wave

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Okta users face rising vishing attacks as ShinyHunters expand real-time MFA phishing, prompting fresh SaaS and identity security warnings.
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SonicWall firewalls strengthen security for IoT era

Mon, 26th Jan 2026
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As IoT devices surge, SonicWall firewalls step in to secure sprawling connected networks without slowing performance or innovation.
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Sophos unveils browser-led suite to govern AI & SaaS

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Sophos has launched Workspace Protection, a browser-led suite to simplify securing hybrid work, SaaS access and shadow AI use at scale.
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Network for Learning marks milestone in school network upgrades

Mon, 11th Aug 2025
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Nearly a third of New Zealand schools have now received N4L's next-generation Managed Network upgrades.
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N4L partners with Palo Alto & 2degrees for school network

Mon, 7th Oct 2024
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N4L has forged long-term partnerships with Palo Alto Networks and 2degrees to enhance Managed Network services for New Zealand schools, starting March 2025.
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N4L launches MyN4L, aiding NZ schools in online management

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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Network for Learning (N4L) introduces MyN4L, a new platform helping New Zealand schools manage online activity with ease and efficiency.
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Fortinet launches Wi-Fi 7 integrated secure networking solution

Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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Fortinet unveils the industry's first integrated, Wi-Fi 7 secure networking solution, offering increased speed, capacity, and enterprise-grade AI-powered security.
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Jamf introduces new content filtering solution for education providers

Wed, 6th Jul 2022
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Jamf launches Jamf Safe Internet, an Apple-first, education-focused cybersecurity solution, offering comprehensive content filtering for students.
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Malwarebytes CEO 'heartbroken' after botched program updates cause RAM spikes

Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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Malwarebytes urges its customers to update their software after a botched update last Saturday caused massive memory spikes & computer crashes.
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Why cybersecurity must address ICT staff efficiency

Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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How does a fresh approach to cyber security enable better efficiency from the ICT staff who are overwhelmed with the current security situation?.
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Web filtering for business: Keep your secrets safe, and keep your employees happy

Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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Bottom line: The open internet sounds wonderful, but there is content that simply should be blocked by every organisation for its own protection.
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Network for Learning's Managed Network turns one

Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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Over 40 NZ schools have been using @N4Lnz's Managed Network for over a year, helping them fast-track digital learning plans.
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Staff web usage: To filter, or not to filter...

Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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SMEs face a constant dilemma: trust staff or monitor their web use. Web filtering can safeguard companies legally and financially, and boost MSP revenue.
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Making sense of security

Fri, 14th Jun 2013
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A Kiwi connection is helping keep New Zealand in focus at the Asia Pacific headquarters of unified security company Websense.