COVID-19 stories - Page 20

In total, Australians lost $176 million to scams in 2020, 23% higher than the previous year, with phishing the most reported type.

IDC's survey found that, while cost optimisation remains a priority for these organisations, an appetite for continued investment into technology is common.

APAC contact centre application market set to reach $966.5m by 2026, driven by digitisation and cloud migration, says Frost & Sullivan.

Australian and New Zealand organizations were underprepared for the scale of the pandemic, according to a study by Genesys.

2020 saw a surge in cybercrime attacks, with COVID-19 being exploited by criminals. Here are the cybersecurity threats to watch out for in 2021.

As the medicines are being offered on the dark net, purchasers have no way of knowing whether they are genuine, according to Check Point.

Managing a remote workforce is a complex task for IT managers, requiring focus on remote worker enablement, SaaS deployment, and internet health.

Australian organisations are embracing innovation and accelerating opportunities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Microsoft-IDC study.

Global PC market experiences biggest growth in a decade with 10.7% increase in Q4 2020, driven by consumer demand, says Gartner.

New research has revealed 67% of professionals believe employers should require proof of vaccination for COVID-19 before returning to the office.

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.