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Nominate your pick now for the NZ Open source Awards

Nominations are now open for the seventh New Zealand Open source Awards, celebrating significant Kiwi contributions to free and open source software.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Apr 2018

Hyperscale

IT industry backs Python conference

The IT industry's heavyweights like Catalyst IT and Microsoft have thrown their support behind NZPUG's Python conference, drawing global tech enthusiasts.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 24th Sep 2010

Global Stories

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Application Security

Aqua Security finds critical data exposures in SCM systems

Aqua Security has revealed alarming data exposures in popular Source Code Management systems, with secrets including API tokens found in public repositories.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2024

Cartech

VivaTech 2024: AI, sustainability & first Tesla collaboration

VivaTech's 2024 event in Paris is set to create waves in AI, sustainability and mobility, boasting a record 30% increase in international guests.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2024

Virtual Private Networks

Mozilla launches first ever VPN, Kiwis amongst first to access

Mozilla launches VPN in New Zealand, offering users an extra layer of protection for their personal data and information.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2020

Internet of Things

Mozilla launches home IoT platform designed for Raspberry Pi

Mozilla unveils WebThings, an open IoT platform running on Raspberry Pi, promising enhanced smart home control, privacy, and security with new features.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2019

Encryption

Mozilla launches Firefox Send, an encrypted file transfer service

Mozille Firefox has launched a free encrypted file transfer service that allows people to securely share files from any web browser – not just Firefox.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2019

Symantec

Mozilla delays distrust of Symantec TLS certificates

Mozilla has delayed its distrust of all Symantec security certificates – because so many businesses have failed to do anything about the problem.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Oct 2018

Microsoft

Bye bye, NPAPI: Mozilla issues critical update to Firefox, disables plugins

Firefox has disabled all NPAPI plugin capability except Flash. Common plugins such as Adobe Acrobat, Java and Microsoft Silverlight no longer load.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Mar 2017

Mozilla

Mozilla CEO resigns following anti-gay marriage backlash...

Mozilla CEO Brendan Eich has resigned following backlash over his USD $1,000 donation to the anti-gay marriage campaign, Proposition 8, in 2008.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2014

Semiconductors

Fired up Mozilla stakes smartphone claim

Mozilla to launch phone operating system after securing 18 mobile operator partners, including device commitments from a host of companies.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Feb 2013

Mozilla

Mozilla Firefox upgrade taken offline

Mozilla hauls its latest Firefox off the net over a security hole, urging users to revert to an older version pending a fix.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 12th Oct 2012

Mozilla

Firefox browser beta suited

Mozilla unveils Firefox 15 beta, promising faster speeds, reduced memory leakage, and advanced audio features, set for release on August 28.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 24th Jul 2012

Mozilla

Short wait for Firefox 8

Firefox 8 debuting today with Twitter search integration and enhanced security, marking Mozilla's latest swift update.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2011

Mozilla

Mozilla ramps up Firefox schedule

Mozilla hastens Firefox updates to vie with Chrome, launching Firefox 6 only weeks after its predecessor. Critics ponder the impact on enterprise users.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2011