Police stories - Page 7
An exclusive look at the NZ NCSC cyber crime report
Mon, 13th Dec 2021
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
New Zealand's National Cyber Security Centre has released its Cyber Threat Report for 2020/2021, detailing major cyber incidents and trends.
Review prompts police to halt plans to use facial recognition technology
Mon, 13th Dec 2021
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surveillance
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biometrics
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cloud services
Police are pressing pause for now on using facial recognition technology to identify people off live camera feeds, but will still use it on stored footage.
New book reveals massive flaws in Australian cybersecurity management
Mon, 6th Dec 2021
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edutech
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Cybercrime has been estimated to cost the Australian economy AUD$42 billion, according to a new book released by a UNSW cybersecurity expert.
Aotearoa's cyber skills shortage: The tug-of-war between talent supply & demand
Wed, 1st Dec 2021
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Like any balance of supply and demand, there's a frustrating gap between what graduates are taught and what the market needs.
Qual IT launches new graduate program to combat growing IT skill shortage
Wed, 1st Dec 2021
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government
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it industry
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Qual IT NZ has announced the launch of its new graduate program in a bid to combat the country's growing IT skills shortage.
Is AI the answer to protecting our financial institutions from ransomware?
Wed, 24th Nov 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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hyperscale
The threat of ransomware continues to evolve and disrupt businesses. Financial organisations must embrace AI to detect and halt attacks.
It's Fraud Awareness Week: How you can steer clear of scams and fraud
Fri, 19th Nov 2021
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Netsafe reports 86% rise in identity fraud and 37% increase in investment fraud in New Zealand, sparking concern over online safety.
The deepfake dilemma: How it affects privacy, security & law in Aotearoa
Wed, 17th Nov 2021
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cybersecurity
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netsafe
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deepfakes
Deepfakes, videos that replace a person's face with someone else's using AI, raise concerns over morality, legality, privacy, and online harm.
The metaverse poses 'terrifying dangers' - is it the new internet? Expert says yes
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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data analytics
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'Terrifying dangers' of the 'metaverse' need to be addressed now, warns academic. Future policing must be determined before it's too late.
Australia's OAIC orders Clearview AI to delete all images of Australians in landmark privacy win
Mon, 8th Nov 2021
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surveillance
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biometrics
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data privacy
Clearview AI does not comply with the Privacy Act 1988 and 'interfered with the privacy of Australian invidividuals'.
Millions of police records are accidentally deleted — what are the lessons?
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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breach prevention
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ai
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cybersecurity
8 million police files were deleted in Dallas, Texas earlier this year, impacting 175,000 criminal court cases. How did this happen?.
Cybersecurity experts weigh in on BlackMatter ransomware shut down
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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.
Hands-on Review: Swann SecureAlert 4 Camera 4 Channel 4K Ultra HD Wi-Fi Security System
Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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gaming
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surveillance
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digital entertainment
The Swann SecureAlert4 Camera 4 Channel 4k Ultra HD Wi-Fi Security System offers robust features for home security, writes a reviewer.
What is NZ's Cyber Security Emergency Response Plan?
Wed, 3rd Nov 2021
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cybersecurity
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The Cyber Security Emergency Response Plan (CSERP) is the framework that the government will use in the event of a cyber-emergency.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update with Enlighten Designs
Fri, 22nd Oct 2021
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uc
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digital transformation
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ai
Enlighten Designs GM, Alan Grainer, talks about the company's recent collaboration with Microsoft in TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jams.
Sietec sells to Fastcom, says 'business as usual' for customers
Tue, 19th Oct 2021
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sietec
Auckland-based IT network provider Fastcom has acquired business comms provider Sietec, enabling Sietec to offer enhanced services.
The who's who of NZ's government & public cybersecurity agencies
Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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government
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netsafe
From government agencies to public initiatives, here's an inside look at who protects New Zealand's digital landscape from cyber threats.
Global adoption of 8x8 Voice for Microsoft Teams surpasses 100,000 users
Tue, 28th Sep 2021
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microsoft
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voip
8x8's voice solution for Microsoft Teams exceeds 100,000 business users globally with call recording and presence sync enhancements.
DIA accused of being soft on vendor who delivered faulty software
Mon, 30th Aug 2021
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risk & compliance
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dia
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money laundering
Documents released under the OIA reveal degraded intelligence systems at the Department of Internal Affairs, risking data integrity.
Hackers target Microsoft email server vulnerabilities
Wed, 25th Aug 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Over 50% of Microsoft email servers in the UK haven't been updated, making them vulnerable to hackers, warns CybSafe CEO Oz Alashe.