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Online dating users doxed as personal data exposed
Email Security

Online dating users doxed as personal data exposed

1 in 6 online daters have fallen victim to doxing, a new study finds. Personal data exposure on dating platforms remains a concern for users.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Jul 2021
Tech support scams remain a global threat - Microsoft
Email Security

Tech support scams remain a global threat - Microsoft

Tactics used by fraudsters to victimise users online have evolved over time, from pure cold calling to more sophisticated ploys.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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
Sony gears up to release new home theatre and soundbars for more advanced surround sound
Smart Home

Sony gears up to release new home theatre and soundbars for more advanced surround sound

Sony has unveiled its new home theatre and soundbar systems, which promise to bring the bass and multi-dimensional sound to every corner of a room.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
Cyber attackers will have weaponised operational technology environments to harm or kill humans - Gartner
Risk & Compliance

Cyber attackers will have weaponised operational technology environments to harm or kill humans - Gartner

Cyber attackers will kill humans through operational technology by 2025, says Gartner. Lack of security controls in OT environments is a major concern.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jul 2021
Hands-on Review: The wonderful world of Cricut Maker 3
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The wonderful world of Cricut Maker 3

Cricut Maker 3: The ultimate smart cutting machine for craft enthusiasts. Cut over 300 materials and unleash your creative potential. Prepare to be amazed.

By Owen McCarthy • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd Jul 2021
Microsoft tops list for most imitated brands for phishing attempts
Phishing

Microsoft tops list for most imitated brands for phishing attempts

Microsoft remains the most impersonated brand for phishing attempts, with 45% of attacks in Q2 2021, according to Check Point Software.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jul 2021
TechDay's Cybersecurity in Aotearoa project selected for NZ On Air Public Interest Journalism Fund
Cybersecurity

TechDay's Cybersecurity in Aotearoa project selected for NZ On Air Public Interest Journalism Fund

TechDay, a New Zealand tech news site, has received funding from the government and NZ On Air to enhance its cybersecurity coverage.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jul 2021
SonicWall ransomware attack 'should have been avoided'
Malware

SonicWall ransomware attack 'should have been avoided'

SonicWall warns customers of ransomware campaign on legacy firmware, urging them to disconnect devices from the network immediately.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jul 2021
Ransomware-as-a-service rising as cyber threats grow at alarming rates
Malware

Ransomware-as-a-service rising as cyber threats grow at alarming rates

Attacks are driven largely by the emergence of Ransomware as a Service gangs that are cashing in on critical infrastructure organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Jul 2021
Game review: Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin (PC)

Capcom's much-loved Monster Hunter series gets another spin-off title with Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Jul 2021
Microsoft pledges to run data centres carbon neutral by 2030
Microsoft

Microsoft pledges to run data centres carbon neutral by 2030

The tech giant has announced it will aim to power all its global data centres and offices with zero-carbon energy by 2030.  .

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Jul 2021
Complete connection: the 75-year evolution of the mobile phone
Unified Communications

Complete connection: the 75-year evolution of the mobile phone

75 years ago, the first mobile phone call was made in a car. How has technology changed since then and what does the future hold?.

By RNZ • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Jul 2021
Hands-on Review: TerraMaster D5-300 Raid Direct Attached Storage
Storage

Hands-on Review: TerraMaster D5-300 Raid Direct Attached Storage

The TerraMaster D5-300 offers a simple and robust way to set up a RAID storage system for critical data and backups.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Mon, 19th Jul 2021
Police drop technology designed to predict motorists
Artificial Intelligence

Police drop technology designed to predict motorists

New Zealand police abandon algorithm to predict motorists' likelihood of getting into serious trouble on the road.

By Phil Pennington, RNZ • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jul 2021
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 AI technology helps doctors detect cancerous lesions
Digital Signage

New AI technology helps doctors detect cancerous lesions

NEC Corporation has announced the development of an AI technology to support doctors in determining if colorectal lesions are neoplastic or non-neoplastic.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Jul 2021
Game review: Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition (PC/Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition (PC/Xbox Series X)

This augmented version of the celebrated game affords players the opportunity to experience Metro Exodus looking better than ever.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jul 2021
Cyber incidents on the rise as ransomware accounts for two thirds of all malware attacks
Malware

Cyber incidents on the rise as ransomware accounts for two thirds of all malware attacks

Ransomware makes up two-thirds of all malware attacks, as cyber incidents continue to rise, according to Positive Technologies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jul 2021