Aras stories - Page 9
NZ assignment opens Microsoft's eyes to online bullying
Fri, 20th Jun 2014
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft's senior online safety strategist has commended New Zealand on its fast action in tackling online bullying.
Parents in the dark over cyberbullying
Mon, 16th Jun 2014
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symantec
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cyberbullying
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connect smart week
Report reveals Kiwi parents clueless about children's cyberbullying woes, urging open talks for digital safety.
The Windows XP migration ship is sailing… SMBs, don't miss the boat
Wed, 26th Feb 2014
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microsoft
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windows
SMBs are finding the move from Windows XP to newer systems simpler than expected, dispelling upgrade myths and boosting productivity.
WatchGuard: Top 8 security predictions for 2014
Fri, 20th Dec 2013
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firewalls
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ddos
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network infrastructure
Could a Hollywood hack come true? Will there be a US Healthcare.gov data breach? Should you expect CryptoLocker clones?.
Is the end nigh for cyberbullies?
Tue, 12th Nov 2013
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facebook
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social media
Facebook, Twitter, Ask.fm, Snapchat and other forms of digital media have all come under fire for the ease of which they can be used for cyberbullying.
ANZ Wireless LAN market buoyed by increased internet access
Tue, 22nd Oct 2013
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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cisco
Surge in internet usage fuels unprecedented growth in ANZ's WLAN market, with consumers snatching a greater market share.
Schools urged to ban Ask.fm
Tue, 13th Aug 2013
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cyberbullying
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schools
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aras
Schools are advised to block Ask.fm after it's linked to the cyberbullying and suicides of British teens, New Zealand authorities express concern.
IBM cuts 1500 Oz jobs - will Kiwis benefit?
Thu, 20th Jun 2013
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ibm
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fairfax media
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aras
While IBM Australia plays down job loss reports, sections of the media speculate the move could send offshore work across the Tasman to New Zealand.
App Review: Pandemic 2.5
Thu, 30th May 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apps
Unleash chaos in Pandemic 2.5, a game where your twisted fantasies of global doom unfold on iOS, albeit with more tedium than terror. 2/5 stars.
Spotlight shines on female gamers
Tue, 7th May 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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kickstarter
GTFO: A Film About Women in Gaming kickstarts, spotlighting the abuse female gamers face, aiming to change narratives.
Big Brother is watching you, doing Sweet FA
Tue, 12th Mar 2013
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uc
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email
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social media
Peeping around corridors and eavesdropping conversations in the canteen is one thing, but have you been electronically spied on by your boss?.
Blinder for Dotcom as he can't see US 'evidence'
Tue, 5th Mar 2013
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uc
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mega
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piracy
Evidently the evidence against Kim Dotcom and Megaupload is so substantial that he isn't allowed to know what it is to prepare his defence against extradition.
Govt debates online bullying agency
Wed, 28th Nov 2012
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government
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cyberbullying
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renaissance
Justice Minister Judith Collins believes New Zealand should move with the tech times in response to bullying online.
Halo 4 ready for action
Thu, 27th Sep 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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halo
Those of you hanging out for Halo 4's release will be pleased to hear development is officially complete and the game is now ready for certification.
A Few Quiet Yarns hits Auckland tonight
Thu, 6th Sep 2012
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social networking
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linkedin
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a few quiet yarns
A Few Quiet Yarns, Auckland's laid-back IT event, sees record turnout tonight with 140+ attendees expected at Bungalow 8 for networking.
Assange asks US to end 'Wiki witch-hunt'
Mon, 20th Aug 2012
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police
From the balcony of the Ecuadorian embassy in London, WikiLeaks founder calls on U.S. to end their war on whistleblowers.
NetSafe calls for industry support over cyberbullying
Thu, 16th Aug 2012
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cyberbullying
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netsafe
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aras
NetSafe urges ICT support against the growing threat of cyberbullying, highlighting a need for industry collaboration to combat digital harassment effectively.
NetSafe reports $1m Kiwi cyber losses
Mon, 13th Aug 2012
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cybersecurity
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netsafe
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aras
Kiwis lose nearly $1m to cyber crimes as Netsafe reveals a surge in online scams and hacked accounts in New Zealand.
Cyber crime as big as the drugs trade
Mon, 6th Aug 2012
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edutech
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
Cybercrime's global impact now matches drug trafficking, costing USD $388bn annually with over a million victims daily. Emerging markets most affected.
Opinion: Security is our number one concern
Wed, 11th Apr 2012
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ddos
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telstraclear
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aras
TelstraClear CEO asserts security should top telecom risks, prioritizing user safety over technical vulnerabilities in cyber realm.