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Hackathon brings Kiwi kids into the world of IT
Fintech

Hackathon brings Kiwi kids into the world of IT

Kiwi high schoolers dive into digital futures with NZ's first junior hackathon, mentored by top IT industry experts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2015

Global Stories

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Phishers no more - Xero's latest update revealed
Fintech

Phishers no more - Xero's latest update revealed

Hackers are gaining entry into email accounts and altering the bank details in invoices before sending to an unassuming client.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
Does automation trump professionals when it comes to hacking?
Cybersecurity

Does automation trump professionals when it comes to hacking?

Automated software should be considered for security testing internal systems, according to Ixia. Hiring hackers can be expensive.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Apr 2016
Drive-by downloads proving popular amongst hackers
F-Secure

Drive-by downloads proving popular amongst hackers

Hackers are favouring drive-by downloads to bypass email attachment aversion, exploiting links to access personal data, F-Secure warns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Oct 2015
A third of IT leaders would hack for $2000 or less
Centrify

A third of IT leaders would hack for $2000 or less

IT managers could be swayed to turn to hacking for as little as a couple thousand dollars, according new research from Centrify.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2015
Blurred lines putting enterprise security at risk
Network Infrastructure

Blurred lines putting enterprise security at risk

Dell says with BYOD, social media and a 'booming' hackers market, privacy in the workplace is more important than ever before.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2015
Was Facebook hacked last night?
Gaming

Was Facebook hacked last night?

Facebook and Instagram went down for an hour, sending hipsters, humble braggers and creeps into a panic. #socialmediameltdown2015.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2015
Anonymous threatens cyber-revenge after Paris terror attack
Anonymous

Anonymous threatens cyber-revenge after Paris terror attack

In response to the Charlie Hebdo massacre, Anonymous has announced a cyber war on jihadists, vowing to shut down terror-linked accounts.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2015
AVG steps up its Wi-Fi security offerings
Virtual Private Networks

AVG steps up its Wi-Fi security offerings

AVG has launched a new version of the AVG Wi-Fi Assistant, an Android app that protects users from Wi-Fri tracking and hacking.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2014
Calling all hackers... Wellington Hackathon fast approaching
Gaming

Calling all hackers... Wellington Hackathon fast approaching

On November 1-2, geeks, freaks, and residents are coming together to hack Wellington City in the heart of Miramar, Wellington's creative suburb.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
Could the next election be hacked?
Unified Communications

Could the next election be hacked?

This year's election has been and gone, however the debate over New Zealand's cyber security and surveillance is still a hot topic.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
Free invite - Hack for good in Auckland next month
Gaming

Free invite - Hack for good in Auckland next month

Join HACKAKL:Transport in Auckland, 24-25 May, for a civic hackathon aiming to innovate for good. Open to all keen on crafting solutions with open data.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2014
Cyber-security: U.S. tells China to buck up
Hacking

Cyber-security: U.S. tells China to buck up

U.S. demands China tackle intolerable cyber theft, amid escalating cyber-warfare tensions and refuted truce offers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2013
Just put the mouse down and step away from the computer
Hacking

Just put the mouse down and step away from the computer

China seeks cyber peace with US, urging cooperation over conflict after hacking claims, despite US's skepticism.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2013
H@X! Lock up your computers, nobody's safe
Unified Communications

H@X! Lock up your computers, nobody's safe

Evernote forces 50 million users to change their passwords following hacking attack, should the ICT industry set off the Bat Sign?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2013
Telco group issues fraud warning for businesses
Unified Communications

Telco group issues fraud warning for businesses

Businesses are urged to secure their PABX phone systems as a surge in hacking has left some companies with phone bills hundreds of thousands high, warns TCF.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2011
LulzSec strikes The Sun
X

LulzSec strikes The Sun

LulzSec reneges on quitting, hacks The Sun to post fake story on Murdoch's death amid News Corp's ongoing phone-hacking scandal.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2011
Teenager arrested in hacking case
Cybersecurity

Teenager arrested in hacking case

The arrest may have little impact on the group's activities, as it is unlikely any one person has a significant influence over the group.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2011