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Anonymised & Bedrock partner on ID-less targeting for advertisers

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Anonymised and Bedrock have partnered to enable ID-less targeting, helping advertisers reach Safari and iOS users while preserving privacy across digital campaigns.
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SentinelLabs uncovers CyberVolk hacktivist operations

Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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SentinelLabs has unveiled a report on CyberVolk, detailing the hacktivist group's ransomware activities and connections within the cybercrime ecosystem.
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Unveiling the future of hacktivism: Check Point Software report 2023

Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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Check Point Software unveils insights into the future of hacktivism in 2023, warning about state-sponsored threats.
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Interview: Former Anonymous member turns his talents toward SMB security

Mon, 20th Aug 2018
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Adam Bennett discusses his Anonymous origins, the state of cyber threats in Australia, and what his new company Red Piranha is all about.
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​Can you ever be truly anonymous online?

Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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Online anonymity is elusive; NordVPN's guide reveals how Bitcoin, encrypted emails, and VPNs could beef up your privacy.
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Hacktivists: Good guys or bad guys?

Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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Global citizens are conflicted on hacktivist groups, with some believing they break laws while others see them as defenders of accountability.
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Opinion: How the Paris attacks won the internet

Fri, 16th Jan 2015
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The problem is that mainstream media dictates what we care about. We are all suckers. I take it the Ebola crisis is over now?.
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Anonymous threatens cyber-revenge after Paris terror attack

Mon, 12th Jan 2015
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In response to the Charlie Hebdo massacre, Anonymous has announced a cyber war on jihadists, vowing to shut down terror-linked accounts.
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Facebook jumps on the anonymity bandwagon with new Rooms app

Fri, 24th Oct 2014
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Facebook launches Rooms app, encouraging anonymous conversations about shared interests without needing a real name or account.
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Aussie police make double 'Anonymous' arrests...

Fri, 23rd May 2014
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Australian Federal Police will allege in court that the two men claimed to be members of the online issue motivated group 'Anonymous'.
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Sssh... I have a Secret

Wed, 14th May 2014
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Secret, the latest viral app, lets users post anonymous thoughts without judgement. Created by ex-Google and Square employees, it promises true anonymity.
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Slack IT approach risks Kiwi companies

Thu, 5th Sep 2013
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Laissez-fare approach to wireless IT networks exposes Kiwis to cyber criminals, industrial espionage and 'hacktivists'...
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NZ ministers added to hit list for global hacker to attack

Tue, 3rd Sep 2013
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You Protested. Your Government did not listen. We have gathered intelligence on those responsible: John Phillip Key, Peter Dunne, Bill English….
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GCSB fights back over global hacking threat

Fri, 30th Aug 2013
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GCSB counters Anonymous' threat to NZ govt, staying vigilant despite no major cyberattacks yet. Public opinion remains divided.
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Global hacker fires warnings at NZ govt

Wed, 28th Aug 2013
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To the government of New Zealand: you have our full attention and we are watching your every move. Consider yourself warned.
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Twitter hacked - up to 250,000 accounts compromised

Sat, 2nd Feb 2013
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Twitter blogged yesterday that an attack took place over 'just a few moments' before it was noticed by Twitter staff and shut it down.
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New Zealand's Enterprise Tech Summary: Week ending Sat 2nd Feb 2013

Sat, 2nd Feb 2013
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Another exciting week has wrapped up here at NZET, Here's a summary of the news stories that were biggest in NZ this week.
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Kiwi food for thought

Sun, 1st Jan 2012
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New Zealand's Ben Liebert has launched stringsof.me, a social media site prompting daily reflections and creating a unique digital diary.
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Sony clarifies late notification of PSN intrusion

Wed, 27th Apr 2011
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Sony breaks silence on delayed PSN hack alert, cites forensic delay in understanding the data breach's full impact on users.
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Sony: PSN user info compromised

Wed, 27th Apr 2011
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Sony warns PSN users their data may have been stolen in a major security breach, urges monitoring of credit card activity.