Police stories - Page 20
Pokemon GO sideloaders potentially risking world full of nasties
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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malware
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Pokemon GO is taking New Zealand and Australia by storm - but there's a downside - malware attackers can quickly create a storm too.
Exclusive: Big returns for resellers as Ingram Micro guns for physical security market
Wed, 6th Jul 2016
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ingram micro
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distributors
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partners
A new deal with physical security vendor IndigoVision is just the start for Ingram Micro and it's resellers - with lucrative returns promised.
Sick of tape? Why you should upgrade antiquated infrastructure
Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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microsoft
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netapp
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westcon-comstor
Despite the rapid growth of the IT industry, there still remains many companies battling with their antiquated tape libraries.
Acer suffers US data breach, extent of damage unknown
Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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acer
Taiwanese tech giant Acer recently suffered a massive data breach that has potentially affected 34,500 of its US customers.
FLocker malware targeting Android smart TVs
Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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digital entertainment
FLocker is the latest a malicious ransomware agent that is targeting smart TVs running the Android operating system, Norton reports.
How you can help your CIO adjust for inattentional blindness
Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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partner programmes
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opinion
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business strategy
Businesses beware: Inattentional blindness can be costly. Learn how to help your CIO spot the 'invisible gorillas' that hinder success.
Massive data leak in Czech Republic- and how to avoid one
Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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data protection
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dlp
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data privacy
T-Mobile Czech Republic hit by unprecedented leak; 1.5m customer records stolen by employee, sparking widespread concern over data security.
Facebook Messenger gets diverse with new emoji collection
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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emoji
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faceme
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police
Facebook has launched a new set of emojis for its Messenger app, featuring more skin tones and a range of women in 'great' roles.
Sex, drugs and cybercrime - what are we doing about it?
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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cyberbullying
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pornography
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sexting
Experts sound the alarm on online child safety, calling for immediate action to address the sinister realities facing teens on the web.
Banks 'could do more' as another email scam targets Kiwis
Mon, 30th May 2016
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kiwibank
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consumer nz
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hacking
Hackers are getting access to email accounts and altering bank account numbers on invoices before they reach the client, according to Consumer NZ.
Acronis launches revolutionary Blockchain technology initiative
Tue, 17th May 2016
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data protection
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blockchain
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acronis
Acronis is taking a unique and targeted approach at how Blockchain can be used to solve specific data protection problems.
Overseas money laundering scam targeting Kiwis, Police warn
Fri, 13th May 2016
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Police are warning the public of a money laundering scam where victims are being asked to move money for offenders via online contact or cold calls.
ThunderMaps: Making the world a safer place, one dangerous location at a time
Mon, 9th May 2016
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mapping
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sotw
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startups
New Zealand-based app ThunderMaps enables users to crowdsource hazard locations and receive real-time warnings.
Council switches off free Raetihi Wi-Fi
Thu, 28th Apr 2016
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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council
The Ruapehu District Council has switched off the free Wi-Fi that is available at Raetihi's public library after hours.
Kiwi universities and businesses targeted by scammers
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Kiwi universities and businesses targeted by ransomware scammers, warns Computer Forensics NZ. Attacks becoming increasingly common.
Fighting bank fraud and improving the customer experience: Can they work together?
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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public cloud
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fintech
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cx
Decreasing the risk of bank fraud and improving the customer experience are both based on knowing the customer - can they work together?.
New technologies lead Govt to overhaul transport sector rules
Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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government
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uber
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modernisation
New Zealand overhauls transport rules to accommodate new technologies and streamline small passenger services.
The many perks of having a smart home security system
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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smart home
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home security
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cleverloop
Smart security systems are smart enough to know what's normal and only alert you to anything not normal, no matter where you are in the world.
Review: Tom Clancy's The Division takes online shooters to another level
Tue, 15th Mar 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ubisoft
Tom Clancy's The Division is one of the more unique MMO video games out there as it's a shooter instead of a fantasy-based RPG.
Need speed? Now you can request an Uber motorcycle
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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apps
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uber
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ubermoto
Uber passengers on Thailand have a new way to get around: as of Wednesday, the ride service has added motorcycles to its offerings in Bangkok.