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Spammers phishing tourists with travel-themed lures - Bitdefender

Fri, 20th Jan 2023
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Spammers are phishing eager holidaymakers with travel, themed lures, according to new research from Bitdefender Antispam Lab.
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MSAB announces the appointment of new Tech Evangelist

Tue, 17th Jan 2023
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law enforcement
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job moves
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digital investigation
Former UK police officer Adam Firman appointed as MSAB's Tech Evangelist. His expertise will aid law enforcement agencies in digital forensics.
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Bitdefender releases free decryption tool for MegaCortex

Fri, 13th Jan 2023
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ransomware
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cybersecurity insurance
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iot security
The free tool helps victims encrypted by MegaCortex ransomware restore their files and recover following a successful attack.
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Motorola Solutions acquires Rave Mobile Safety

Fri, 16th Dec 2022
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surveillance
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motorola solutions
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cctv
Motorola Solutions acquires Rave Mobile Safety to enhance mass notification and incident management capabilities in emergencies.
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Large cyber attack targets several government organisations

Wed, 7th Dec 2022
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
New-Zealand IT MSP suffers cyber-incident, affecting government agencies. Data held by Mercury IT NZ blocked. Investigations underway.
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Identity Check online system pilot launched despite gaps over privacy, rights

Tue, 22nd Nov 2022
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surveillance
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data privacy
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ministry of social development
Government's online identity check system raises concerns over human rights, ethics, and Māori engagement. Nationwide pilot underway.
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Kordia and Tait Communications score $1.4B NZ Govt contract

Wed, 16th Nov 2022
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kordia
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tait communications
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emergency services
Kordia and Tait Communications have been chosen by the New Zealand Government to deliver a secure digital radio communications network for emergency responders.
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Spark, Vodafone team up for Aotearoa's Public Safety Network

Fri, 11th Nov 2022
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uc
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emergency services
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vodafone
Spark and Vodafone have announced the establishment of Hourua, a new joint venture that will provide priority cellular services to the Public Safety Network.
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How voice recognition software assistance technology is improving efficiency and safety

Thu, 10th Nov 2022
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biometrics
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iot
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google
Voice recognition technology's popularity has grown in many industries, including those operating in rugged environments.
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Case study: Why cybersecurity insurance is essential for your business

Mon, 31st Oct 2022
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cybersecurity insurance
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Death and taxes are inevitable. So too is the rise of cyber incidents hitting organisations where it hurts most: the bottom line.
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Secureworks introduces XDR platform as ransomware escalates

Wed, 12th Oct 2022
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ransomware
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xdr
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cybersecurity
Secureworks is bringing its Taegis cybersecurity platform to Japan to help organizations enhance their cybersecurity defenses and reduce cyber risk.
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Microsoft and Auckland Transport announce Azure Cloud agreement

Thu, 6th Oct 2022
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
Microsoft and Auckland Transport have partnered to shift data and computing to Microsoft Azure cloud, boosting agility and innovation in transport services.
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Patient details could be compromised as large North Island GP network hit by a cyber attack

Tue, 4th Oct 2022
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Large North Island GP network hit by cyber attack, patient details potentially compromised. Investigation underway.
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Kordia launches second annual Cyber Academy to address NZ cyber skills shortage

Fri, 30th Sep 2022
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
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kordia
Kordia Cyber Academy launches to address New Zealand's cybersecurity skills shortage, offering practical training to enter the industry.
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Game review: Destroy All Humans! 2: Reprobed

Tue, 20th Sep 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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pc gaming
'Destroy All Humans! 2: Reprobed' is a visually stunning and fun remake with improved gameplay, exclusive to modern platforms. Game garners 8.0/10.
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NZ's Cyber Resilience Framework to be evolving and potentially automated

Wed, 17th Aug 2022
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strategy
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cyber attacks
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cyber resilience
The government's already putting $2.4 million into the Cyber Resilience Framework in its initial stages, what is it and why is it important?.
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Benefits vs risks of facial recognition technology

Wed, 17th Aug 2022
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surveillance
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biometrics
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cloud services
Once a distant, futuristic concept, facial recognition technology is now found in many technological applications with a variety of different functions.
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Beware the darkverse and its cyber-physical threats

Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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cybersecurity
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ar, vr & metaverse
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trend micro
A darkverse of criminality hidden from law enforcement could quickly evolve to fuel a new industry of metaverse-related cybercrime.
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Microsoft and Auckland Transport announce new cloud agreement

Mon, 1st Aug 2022
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Auckland Transport and Microsoft strike cloud agreement to drive innovation, cut costs and boost sustainability in transport services.
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The privacy and cybersecurity concerns of driving AVs in NZ

Tue, 19th Jul 2022
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cartech
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supply chain
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data privacy
As New Zealand grapples with AV technology, data privacy and cybersecurity concerns loom large, with experts urging for prompt regulations.