New Zealand Police stories - Page 3
NZ Police trials digital assistant 'Ella', built by Soul Machines
Thu, 13th Feb 2020
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The New Zealand Police are trialling 'Ella', a digital assistant developed by Soul Machines, to assist visitors at their National Headquarters.
Trade Me releases 7th annual Transparency Report, data requests down 24%
Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
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data privacy
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trade me
Trade Me's 7th annual Transparency Report reveals a 24% drop in data requests from New Zealand authorities, emphasising commitment to user privacy.
Vodafone NZ to launch 5G services by December
Thu, 1st Aug 2019
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Vodafone New Zealand to roll out 5G services in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown by December following a NZD $3.4 billion acquisition.
Govt invests $8m into refreshed Cyber Security Strategy
Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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new zealand government
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cybersecurity strategy
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cert
The Government has refreshed its approach to New Zealand's cybersecurity, with more focus on partnerships, funding, and international participation.
Chch crypto exchange Cryptopia facing liquidation
Wed, 15th May 2019
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crypto
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blockchain
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cryptopia
Cryptopia, a Christchurch-based cryptocurrency exchange, is set for liquidation after failing to recover from a USD $20 million hack in 2019.
Four NZ projects shortlisted in IDC's APAC Smart Cities Awards
Wed, 15th May 2019
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smart cities
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data analytics
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martech
The annual awards highlight and acknowledge outstanding smart city initiatives in the Asia Pacific region and this year attracted over 180 entries.
Microsoft says NZ reasonably cyber secure, but don't get complacent
Tue, 7th May 2019
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malware
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ransomware
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crypto
Microsoft's latest report heralds New Zealand as the least cyber-threatened in Asia Pacific, but warns against complacency in light of ongoing risks.
Kathmandu breached, customer information accessed
Thu, 14th Mar 2019
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Kathmandu is notifying potentially affected customers directly and has advised them to change their passwords for its online loyalty programme.
Crime-busting software scoops PM's Science Prize
Wed, 13th Mar 2019
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data science
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dna
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forensics
Crime-busting DNA software STRmix by ESR wins the 2018 Prime Minister's Science Prize worth NZD $500,000, enhancing forensic success rates globally.
NZ needs better tech to catch drivers who can't put their phones down
Mon, 4th Feb 2019
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cartech
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volvo
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road safety
New Zealand may follow Australia's lead in adopting mobile phone detection cameras to curb distracted driving, potentially saving lives, says Volvo NZ.
Police making progress into Cryptopia breach
Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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crypto
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blockchain
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breach prevention
New Zealand Police are progressing well in their probe into the Cryptopia breach, aiming to uncover the origins of the stolen US$3-16 million in cryptocurrency.
Bin 'em: Those bomb threat emails are complete hoaxes
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
A worldwide spate of spam emails claiming there is a bomb in the recipient's building is almost certainly a hoax.
Kiwis losing $24.7mil to scam calls every year
Wed, 14th Nov 2018
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email security
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cybersecurity
New Zealanders lose NZD $24.7mil annually to scam calls, prompting the NZ Telecommunications Forum to intensify its anti-fraud campaign.
Smudge Apps: The Chch tech firm making a difference with NZ Police
Mon, 13th Aug 2018
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mobile apps
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exporting
The New Zealand Police has banished thousands of hours of paperwork thanks to a Christchurch tech company, Smudge Apps.
Interview: State-sponsored cyber attacks - it's not about the 'who', but the 'how'
Mon, 11th Jun 2018
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cybersecurity
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juniper networks
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new zealand government
With every major cyber attack comes the question of who exactly was behind it - and if that attack was condoned or even sponsored by nation-states.
Government moves to revitalize NZ's Cyber Security and Action Plan
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
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strategy
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new zealand government
New Zealand will overhaul its Cyber Security Strategy amid rising cyber threats, aiming to bolster national resilience and protect digital infrastructure.
University of Waikato scores 'InfoSec milestone' as NZ's first (ISC)² training provider
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
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skills shortage
(ISC)² certifies University of Waikato as first official New Zealand cybersecurity education training provider.
CERT NZ: Kiwis have lost $1.9m from cyber incidents since April
Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Cyber attackers have been successful in causing more than $1.9 million in losses for New Zealanders since April 2017 and $1.18 million was from Q3.
NCSC reveals unclassified look into New Zealand's cyber threat landscape
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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ncsc
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new zealand government
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cyber attacks
The NCSC released its 2016/2017 Cyber Threat Report last week, which reveals that there were 396 cyber incidents this year - 58 more than last year.
Kim Dotcom film up for best documentary at Asia-Pacific Screen Awards
Tue, 14th Nov 2017
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film
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piracy
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copyright
A film about entrepreneur and former MegaUpload founder Kim Dotcom is up for best documentary at this year's Asia-Pacific Screen Awards.