Latest news - Page 336
Awards recognise outstanding ICT students in Wellington
Wed, 31st May 2017
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intergen
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weltec
ICT students at WelTec receive Intergen Young Achiever Awards for their outstanding academic achievement and contributions to the programme.
Lazarus Group almost certainly connected to North Korea, Group-IB alleges
Wed, 31st May 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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foreign hackers
Threat intelligence agency Group-IB has published research indicating that the notorious Lazarus Group is well and truly connected to North Korea.
Te reo digital literacy essential for equitable future
Wed, 31st May 2017
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nztech
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core education
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te reo māori
Ministry of Education focuses on te reo and digital literacy to revive indigenous language and prepare for tech-driven future.
Digital inclusion efforts to continue after funding pulled
Tue, 30th May 2017
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dei
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computers in homes
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digital divide
The Computers in Homes programme will no longer be funded by the government. 20/20 Trust will continue to try & help bridge the digital divide in NZ.
Trade Me partners with Afterpay to offer ‘buy now, pay later' service
Tue, 30th May 2017
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
The partnership will let Trade Me sellers offer interest-free deferred payments to buyers, via Afterpay later in 2017.
Teachers want to do more with digital technologies
Tue, 30th May 2017
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cloud services
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nzcer
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technology in the classroom
New research, from a survey of over 300 schools, finds a desire to work with digital technologies, but a need for more training to deliver it.
US takes down Nigerian scammers involved in large scale fraud network
Tue, 30th May 2017
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
US Department of Justice took down three of the main perpetrators who were part of a large-scale romance fraud network.
First round of speakers announced for Festival for the Future
Tue, 30th May 2017
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mental health
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inspiring stories
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festival for the future
The event brings together young innovators and influencers to explore the big issues of our time, and build ideas and skills necessary for the future.
The evolution of connected vehicles: Security critical when lives are at stake
Tue, 30th May 2017
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cloud security
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cartech
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cybersecurity
The Cloud Security Alliance has released a report on connected car security, covering design and attack vectors.
Chance for teachers to win 3D Printers with lesson plans
Tue, 30th May 2017
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3d printing
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technology in the classroom
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ultimaker
3D Printing is transforming education. Ultimaker challenges New Zealand teachers to create innovative lesson plans using 3D printing.
Forget Bear Grylls: Hacking the Wild shows how to survive using only gadgets
Tue, 30th May 2017
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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cloud services
Quitmeyer ventures into some of the most remote and hostile locations in the world, surviving armed with nothing but everyday pieces of technology.
Malicious apps discovered on Google Play - some lurking for more than a year
Tue, 30th May 2017
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smartphones
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malware
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endpoint protection
Check Point, a security software company, has revealed that their researchers discovered another widespread malware campaign on Google Play.
It's time to pick up the pace on HTTPS encryption, survey finds
Tue, 30th May 2017
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encryption
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martech
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cybersecurity
Less than half of internet sites support HTTPS, despite it being a 'must have' for all businesses, a new survey has found.
ISPs build backdoors into customer modems, creating security breach
Tue, 30th May 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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breach prevention
Vodafone and Spark are among the ISPs. Their policy is to use the access for troubleshooting, but it still raises red flags.
What we know about Ubisoft's huge Far Cry 5 game so far
Mon, 29th May 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ubisoft
Ubisoft is set to revitalise the Far Cry series once again as the publisher has now spilled all the beans about Far Cry 5.
Online training could make New Zealand roads safer
Mon, 29th May 2017
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e-learning
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university of waikato
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road safety
Higher Ed and business worlds meet with hopes to improve road safety with innovative online driver education simulations and research.
Was education sector shortchanged by shortsighted budget?
Mon, 29th May 2017
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edutech
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microsoft
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nzei te riu roa
Concerns of a lack of investment in digital fluency and funding resound around a disappointed New Zealand Education sector.
Education must be our secret weapon in the fight against tech support scams
Mon, 29th May 2017
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
They're scammers, they're prolific & they're determined. The only way to stop them is to talk about it, especially with those who are most vulnerable.
You're Invited: Empowering young women to work with tech
Mon, 29th May 2017
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3d printing
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st cuthbert's college
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#girlsinnov8
Auckland college aims to encourage girls in tech with inspirational programme #Girlsinnov8. Registration open now! #GI8 https://goo.gl/AyDjk3.
Property open days in AR/VR? Chinese real estate company is making it happen
Mon, 29th May 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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mr
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real estate
Chinese company Yungching Realty Group is partnering with iStaging to use mixed reality technology in real estate for the first time.