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Auckland teens to compete in junior hackathon contest
Manukau Institute of Technology

Auckland teens to compete in junior hackathon contest

Auckland teens set to compete in junior hackathon, designing their own computer games mentored by industry experts.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2016
Banks 'could do more' as another email scam targets Kiwis
Kiwibank

Banks 'could do more' as another email scam targets Kiwis

Hackers are getting access to email accounts and altering bank account numbers on invoices before they reach the client, according to Consumer NZ.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 30th May 2016
Hackathon brings Kiwi kids into the world of IT
Fintech

Hackathon brings Kiwi kids into the world of IT

Kiwi high schoolers dive into digital futures with NZ's first junior hackathon, mentored by top IT industry experts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2015

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10 gadgets every white hat hacker needs in their toolkit
Semiconductors

10 gadgets every white hat hacker needs in their toolkit

In the ever-evolving realm of cybersecurity, these 10 essential gadgets empower white hat hackers to uncover vulnerabilities and enhance defences.

By Lucas Paus • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2016
Yahoo breach news is shocking but not surprising - what to do now?
Yahoo

Yahoo breach news is shocking but not surprising - what to do now?

Identity proofing is clearly a top global fraud issue. What can organisations who need to prove electronic identities do to overcome this issue?.

By Avivah Litan • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2016
Yahoo's data hack nightmare continues
Yahoo

Yahoo's data hack nightmare continues

The fact that Yahoo may have known about the breach for a number of months before alerting the public shows why we need mandatory breach notification.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2016
Hacking a risk to all businesses, no matter the size
Cybersecurity

Hacking a risk to all businesses, no matter the size

Cyber security is vital for businesses of all sizes, warns Aura Information Security, after New Zealand schools were recently hacked.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016
Symantec: How Instagram accounts were hacked & altered to promote adult dating spam
Symantec

Symantec: How Instagram accounts were hacked & altered to promote adult dating spam

Symantec comments on the influx of fake Instagram profiles luring users to adult dating sites. Now Instagram's being hacked to promote adult spam.

By Satnam Narang • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016
Phishers no more - Xero's latest update revealed
Fintech

Phishers no more - Xero's latest update revealed

Hackers are gaining entry into email accounts and altering the bank details in invoices before sending to an unassuming client.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
Does automation trump professionals when it comes to hacking?
Cybersecurity

Does automation trump professionals when it comes to hacking?

Automated software should be considered for security testing internal systems, according to Ixia. Hiring hackers can be expensive.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Apr 2016
Drive-by downloads proving popular amongst hackers
F-Secure

Drive-by downloads proving popular amongst hackers

Hackers are favouring drive-by downloads to bypass email attachment aversion, exploiting links to access personal data, F-Secure warns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Oct 2015
A third of IT leaders would hack for $2000 or less
Centrify

A third of IT leaders would hack for $2000 or less

IT managers could be swayed to turn to hacking for as little as a couple thousand dollars, according new research from Centrify.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2015
Blurred lines putting enterprise security at risk
Network Infrastructure

Blurred lines putting enterprise security at risk

Dell says with BYOD, social media and a 'booming' hackers market, privacy in the workplace is more important than ever before.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2015
Was Facebook hacked last night?
Gaming

Was Facebook hacked last night?

Facebook and Instagram went down for an hour, sending hipsters, humble braggers and creeps into a panic. #socialmediameltdown2015.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2015
Anonymous threatens cyber-revenge after Paris terror attack
Anonymous

Anonymous threatens cyber-revenge after Paris terror attack

In response to the Charlie Hebdo massacre, Anonymous has announced a cyber war on jihadists, vowing to shut down terror-linked accounts.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2015
AVG steps up its Wi-Fi security offerings
Virtual Private Networks

AVG steps up its Wi-Fi security offerings

AVG has launched a new version of the AVG Wi-Fi Assistant, an Android app that protects users from Wi-Fri tracking and hacking.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2014
Calling all hackers... Wellington Hackathon fast approaching
Gaming

Calling all hackers... Wellington Hackathon fast approaching

On November 1-2, geeks, freaks, and residents are coming together to hack Wellington City in the heart of Miramar, Wellington's creative suburb.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2014

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