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Qual IT launches new graduate program to combat growing IT skill shortage
Government

Qual IT launches new graduate program to combat growing IT skill shortage

Qual IT NZ has announced the launch of its new graduate program in a bid to combat the country's growing IT skills shortage.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021
It's Fraud Awareness Week: How you can steer clear of scams and fraud
Email Security

It's Fraud Awareness Week: How you can steer clear of scams and fraud

Netsafe reports 86% rise in identity fraud and 37% increase in investment fraud in New Zealand, sparking concern over online safety.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Nov 2021
What is NZ's Cyber Security Emergency Response Plan?
Cybersecurity

What is NZ's Cyber Security Emergency Response Plan?

The Cyber Security Emergency Response Plan (CSERP) is the framework that the government will use in the event of a cyber-emergency.

By Jonathan Cotton • 7 min read • Wed, 3rd Nov 2021
DIA accused of being soft on vendor who delivered faulty software
Risk & Compliance

DIA accused of being soft on vendor who delivered faulty software

Documents released under the OIA reveal degraded intelligence systems at the Department of Internal Affairs, risking data integrity.

By Phil Pennington, RNZ • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Aug 2021
Trade Me hands less customer info over to authorities according to Transparency Report
Data Privacy

Trade Me hands less customer info over to authorities according to Transparency Report

Trade Me reduces customer data releases to Police and government agencies, with a 14% drop in requests from previous year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Aug 2021

Global Stories

Police stories

Is AI the answer to protecting our financial institutions from ransomware?
Malware

Is AI the answer to protecting our financial institutions from ransomware?

The threat of ransomware continues to evolve and disrupt businesses. Financial organisations must embrace AI to detect and halt attacks.

By Tony Bauman • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
The deepfake dilemma: How it affects privacy, security & law in Aotearoa
Cybersecurity

The deepfake dilemma: How it affects privacy, security & law in Aotearoa

Deepfakes, videos that replace a person's face with someone else's using AI, raise concerns over morality, legality, privacy, and online harm.

By Sara Barker • 11 min read • Wed, 17th Nov 2021
The metaverse poses 'terrifying dangers' - is it the new internet? Expert says yes
Unified Communications

The metaverse poses 'terrifying dangers' - is it the new internet? Expert says yes

'Terrifying dangers' of the 'metaverse' need to be addressed now, warns academic. Future policing must be determined before it's too late.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Nov 2021
Australia's OAIC orders Clearview AI to delete all images of Australians in landmark privacy win
Surveillance

Australia's OAIC orders Clearview AI to delete all images of Australians in landmark privacy win

Clearview AI does not comply with the Privacy Act 1988 and 'interfered with the privacy of Australian invidividuals'.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Nov 2021
Millions of police records are accidentally deleted — what are the lessons?
Breach Prevention

Millions of police records are accidentally deleted — what are the lessons?

8 million police files were deleted in Dallas, Texas earlier this year, impacting 175,000 criminal court cases. How did this happen?.

By Rachael Greaves • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Nov 2021
Cybersecurity experts weigh in on BlackMatter ransomware shut down
Malware

Cybersecurity experts weigh in on BlackMatter ransomware shut down

Given the lucrative activity of RaaS we are likely to see them reappear in the near future. The battle against ransomware is far from over.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Nov 2021
Hands-on Review: Swann SecureAlert 4 Camera 4 Channel 4K Ultra HD Wi-Fi Security System
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Swann SecureAlert 4 Camera 4 Channel 4K Ultra HD Wi-Fi Security System

The Swann SecureAlert4 Camera 4 Channel 4k Ultra HD Wi-Fi Security System offers robust features for home security, writes a reviewer.

By Owen McCarthy • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Nov 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update with Enlighten Designs
Unified Communications

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update with Enlighten Designs

Enlighten Designs GM, Alan Grainer, talks about the company's recent collaboration with Microsoft in TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jams.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Fri, 22nd Oct 2021
Sietec sells to Fastcom, says 'business as usual' for customers
Unified Communications

Sietec sells to Fastcom, says 'business as usual' for customers

Auckland-based IT network provider Fastcom has acquired business comms provider Sietec, enabling Sietec to offer enhanced services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Oct 2021
The who's who of NZ's government & public cybersecurity agencies
Cybersecurity

The who's who of NZ's government & public cybersecurity agencies

From government agencies to public initiatives, here's an inside look at who protects New Zealand's digital landscape from cyber threats.

By Sara Barker • 14 min read • Thu, 30th Sep 2021
Global adoption of 8x8 Voice for Microsoft Teams surpasses 100,000 users
Unified Communications

Global adoption of 8x8 Voice for Microsoft Teams surpasses 100,000 users

8x8's voice solution for Microsoft Teams exceeds 100,000 business users globally with call recording and presence sync enhancements.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Sep 2021
Hackers target Microsoft email server vulnerabilities
DataCentre infrastructure

Hackers target Microsoft email server vulnerabilities

Over 50% of Microsoft email servers in the UK haven't been updated, making them vulnerable to hackers, warns CybSafe CEO Oz Alashe.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Aug 2021
Organisations must accelerate digital transformation - Aruba
Digital Transformation

Organisations must accelerate digital transformation - Aruba

The hospitality sector must prioritize digital transformation to recover from the pandemic and meet evolving consumer demands, warns Aruba.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 9th Aug 2021