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Police using algorithms 'a huge problem' for biases, researcher says
Risk & Compliance

Police using algorithms 'a huge problem' for biases, researcher says

A researcher is worried the proliferation of crime-fighting computer algorithms will only make ingrained police bias against Māori worse. .

By Phil Pennington,RNZ • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jul 2021
New Zealand SMEs targeted in cyber attacks - study
Fintech

New Zealand SMEs targeted in cyber attacks - study

Nearly a quarter of New Zealand small and medium-sized businesses have been victims of cyber attacks, with phishing attacks being the most common form.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Jun 2021
The rise of cybercrime and NZ's fragmented response
Malware

The rise of cybercrime and NZ's fragmented response

Cybercrime is rising in New Zealand, but victims often struggle to get justice. Anusha Bradley investigates how to better protect cybercrime victims.

By Anusha Bradley, RNZ • 14 min read • Tue, 15th Jun 2021
Dealing with cyber criminals: Some NZ businesses 'feel they have no choice but to pay'
Malware

Dealing with cyber criminals: Some NZ businesses 'feel they have no choice but to pay'

Amid surging ransomware attacks, numerous New Zealand businesses are increasingly paying cyber criminals, says cybersecurity expert Campbell McKenzie.

By Anusha Bradley, RNZ • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Jun 2021
Cyber security breach reports rise 25%
Data Protection

Cyber security breach reports rise 25%

The number of cyber security incidents reported in this country has risen 25 percent since the same time last year. .

By RNZ • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Jun 2021
Volunteer Service Abroad hit by ransomware attack but no data taken
Malware

Volunteer Service Abroad hit by ransomware attack but no data taken

Volunteer Service Abroad has been the victim of a ransomware attack, however experts say no information was taken. .

By RNZ • 2 min read • Thu, 27th May 2021
Waikato DHB cyber attack: 'Sense of violation' over data hack claim
Cybersecurity

Waikato DHB cyber attack: 'Sense of violation' over data hack claim

Sensitive patient and staff information from the Waikato District Health Board has been obtained by hackers, raising concerns about privacy and security.

By Jane Patterson, RNZ • 4 min read • Wed, 26th May 2021
Waikato DHB cyber attack: Medical files may have been taken
Cybersecurity

Waikato DHB cyber attack: Medical files may have been taken

Waikato hospitals are still offline after a cyber attack, sparking concerns that medical data may have been accessed by hackers.

By Andrew McRae, RNZ • 4 min read • Tue, 25th May 2021
Eden Park has now joined the SaferCities CCTV network
Surveillance

Eden Park has now joined the SaferCities CCTV network

Eden Park joins SaferCities' vGRID CCTV network, allowing police and emergency services a live link to major events at New Zealand's national stadium.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 13th May 2021
Police drone data risks ending up on servers Chinese government can access - reports
Drones

Police drone data risks ending up on servers Chinese government can access - reports

Police drones used in trials are at risk of data ending up in Chinese cloud servers, but benefits outweigh risks, reports say.

By Phil Pennington, RNZ • 5 min read • Thu, 13th May 2021

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Bringing jury to crime scene via VR provides more accurate results
AR, VR & Metaverse

Bringing jury to crime scene via VR provides more accurate results

The University of South Australia finds overwhelming evidence in favour of using VR in the courtroom by putting jurors in the middle of a crime scene.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
Cisco unveils new 5G industrial router portfolio for the IoT Edge
Unified Communications

Cisco unveils new 5G industrial router portfolio for the IoT Edge

The unified architecture simplifies collaboration between IT and operations and streamlines their deployments from the enterprise to the edge.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jun 2021
Interpol announces it will join the Coalition Against Stalkerware
Cybersecurity

Interpol announces it will join the Coalition Against Stalkerware

Interpol teams up with the Coalition Against Stalkerware to investigate the use of stalkerware and support victims of tech abuse.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Apr 2021
Barracuda expands MSP portfolio
Firewalls

Barracuda expands MSP portfolio

Barracuda Networks expands its portfolio of solutions for IT managed service providers, including Barracuda CloudGen Access.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Mar 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is VIQ Solutions?
Unified Communications

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is VIQ Solutions?

VIQ Solutions MD, Matthew Fowler, discusses their AI-powered speech-to-text transcription services in TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jam.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Wed, 17th Feb 2021
2021's Most Wanted: Emotet continues reign as top malware threat
Malware

2021's Most Wanted: Emotet continues reign as top malware threat

The Emotet trojan continues to reign as top malware in January, despite international law enforcement taking control of its infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Feb 2021
Hands-on Review: Swann Enforcer Security System
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Swann Enforcer Security System

Swann's Enforcer Security System offers wired home security with police-style flashing lights and full HD resolution. It works with Google Assistant and Alexa.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Jan 2021

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