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Trade Me releases 7th annual Transparency Report, data requests down 24%
Data Privacy

Trade Me releases 7th annual Transparency Report, data requests down 24%

Trade Me's 7th annual Transparency Report reveals a 24% drop in data requests from New Zealand authorities, emphasising commitment to user privacy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
Chch crypto exchange Cryptopia facing liquidation
Crypto

Chch crypto exchange Cryptopia facing liquidation

Cryptopia, a Christchurch-based cryptocurrency exchange, is set for liquidation after failing to recover from a USD $20 million hack in 2019.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2019
Microsoft says NZ reasonably cyber secure, but don't get complacent
Malware

Microsoft says NZ reasonably cyber secure, but don't get complacent

Microsoft's latest report heralds New Zealand as the least cyber-threatened in Asia Pacific, but warns against complacency in light of ongoing risks.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2019
Crime-busting software scoops PM's Science Prize
Data Science

Crime-busting software scoops PM's Science Prize

Crime-busting DNA software STRmix by ESR wins the 2018 Prime Minister's Science Prize worth NZD $500,000, enhancing forensic success rates globally.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2019
NZ needs better tech to catch drivers who can't put their phones down
Cartech

NZ needs better tech to catch drivers who can't put their phones down

New Zealand may follow Australia's lead in adopting mobile phone detection cameras to curb distracted driving, potentially saving lives, says Volvo NZ.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019
Police making progress into Cryptopia breach
Crypto

Police making progress into Cryptopia breach

New Zealand Police are progressing well in their probe into the Cryptopia breach, aiming to uncover the origins of the stolen US$3-16 million in cryptocurrency.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
Kiwis losing $24.7mil to scam calls every year
Unified Communications

Kiwis losing $24.7mil to scam calls every year

New Zealanders lose NZD $24.7mil annually to scam calls, prompting the NZ Telecommunications Forum to intensify its anti-fraud campaign.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Nov 2018
Smudge Apps: The Chch tech firm making a difference with NZ Police
Mobile Apps

Smudge Apps: The Chch tech firm making a difference with NZ Police

The New Zealand Police has banished thousands of hours of paperwork thanks to a Christchurch tech company, Smudge Apps.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Aug 2018
Government moves to revitalize NZ's Cyber Security and Action Plan
Cybersecurity

Government moves to revitalize NZ's Cyber Security and Action Plan

New Zealand will overhaul its Cyber Security Strategy amid rising cyber threats, aiming to bolster national resilience and protect digital infrastructure.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
University of Waikato scores 'InfoSec milestone' as NZ's first (ISC)² training provider
Cybersecurity

University of Waikato scores 'InfoSec milestone' as NZ's first (ISC)² training provider

(ISC)² certifies University of Waikato as first official New Zealand cybersecurity education training provider.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018
CERT NZ: Kiwis have lost $1.9m from cyber incidents since April
Malware

CERT NZ: Kiwis have lost $1.9m from cyber incidents since April

Cyber attackers have been successful in causing more than $1.9 million in losses for New Zealanders since April 2017 and $1.18 million was from Q3.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2017

Global Stories

New Zealand Police stories

NZ Police trials digital assistant 'Ella', built by Soul Machines
Unified Communications

NZ Police trials digital assistant 'Ella', built by Soul Machines

The New Zealand Police are trialling 'Ella', a digital assistant developed by Soul Machines, to assist visitors at their National Headquarters.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2020
Vodafone NZ to launch 5G services by December
Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ to launch 5G services by December

Vodafone New Zealand to roll out 5G services in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown by December following a NZD $3.4 billion acquisition.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2019
Govt invests $8m into refreshed Cyber Security Strategy
New Zealand Government

Govt invests $8m into refreshed Cyber Security Strategy

The Government has refreshed its approach to New Zealand's cybersecurity, with more focus on partnerships, funding, and international participation.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
Four NZ projects shortlisted in IDC's APAC Smart Cities Awards
Smart Cities

Four NZ projects shortlisted in IDC's APAC Smart Cities Awards

The annual awards highlight and acknowledge outstanding smart city initiatives in the Asia Pacific region and this year attracted over 180 entries.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 15th May 2019
Kathmandu breached, customer information accessed
Breach Prevention

Kathmandu breached, customer information accessed

Kathmandu is notifying potentially affected customers directly and has advised them to change their passwords for its online loyalty programme.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2019
Bin 'em: Those bomb threat emails are complete hoaxes
Malware

Bin 'em: Those bomb threat emails are complete hoaxes

A worldwide spate of spam emails claiming there is a bomb in the recipient's building is almost certainly a hoax.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2018
Interview: State-sponsored cyber attacks - it's not about the 'who', but the 'how'
Cybersecurity

Interview: State-sponsored cyber attacks - it's not about the 'who', but the 'how'

With every major cyber attack comes the question of who exactly was behind it - and if that attack was condoned or even sponsored by nation-states.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Jun 2018