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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
Overseas money laundering scam targeting Kiwis, Police warn
Email Security

Overseas money laundering scam targeting Kiwis, Police warn

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.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Fri, 13th May 2016
ThunderMaps: Making the world a safer place, one dangerous location at a time
Mapping

ThunderMaps: Making the world a safer place, one dangerous location at a time

New Zealand-based app ThunderMaps enables users to crowdsource hazard locations and receive real-time warnings.

By Dave Moskovitz • 5 min read • Mon, 9th May 2016
New technologies lead Govt to overhaul transport sector rules
Government

New technologies lead Govt to overhaul transport sector rules

New Zealand overhauls transport rules to accommodate new technologies and streamline small passenger services.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Apr 2016

Global Stories

Police stories

Massive data leak in Czech Republic- and how to avoid one
Data Protection

Massive data leak in Czech Republic- and how to avoid one

T-Mobile Czech Republic hit by unprecedented leak; 1.5m customer records stolen by employee, sparking widespread concern over data security.

By An Analyst • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016
Facebook Messenger gets diverse with new emoji collection
Emoji

Facebook Messenger gets diverse with new emoji collection

Facebook has launched a new set of emojis for its Messenger app, featuring more skin tones and a range of women in 'great' roles.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jun 2016
Acronis launches revolutionary Blockchain technology initiative
Data Protection

Acronis launches revolutionary Blockchain technology initiative

Acronis is taking a unique and targeted approach at how Blockchain can be used to solve specific data protection problems.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 17th May 2016
Council switches off free Raetihi Wi-Fi
Wireless Networks

Council switches off free Raetihi Wi-Fi

The Ruapehu District Council has switched off the free Wi-Fi that is available at Raetihi's public library after hours.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Apr 2016
Kiwi universities and businesses targeted by scammers
Malware

Kiwi universities and businesses targeted by scammers

Kiwi universities and businesses targeted by ransomware scammers, warns Computer Forensics NZ. Attacks becoming increasingly common.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2016
Fighting bank fraud and improving the customer experience: Can they work together?
Public Cloud

Fighting bank fraud and improving the customer experience: Can they work together?

Decreasing the risk of bank fraud and improving the customer experience are both based on knowing the customer - can they work together?.

By Ian Selbie • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2016
The many perks of having a smart home security system
Smart Home

The many perks of having a smart home security system

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.

By Cleverloop team • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Police stories

Are Australian Govt websites up to scratch?
Cloud Services

Are Australian Govt websites up to scratch?

A new report has revealed that the majority of Australian government websites are failing to meet plain English language guidelines.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2016
Australian Department of Treasury signs off on Expense8 SaaS implementation
Software-as-a-Service

Australian Department of Treasury signs off on Expense8 SaaS implementation

The Australian Department of Treasury is the latest to adopt the Expense8 SaaS platform that is steadily being implemented in many departments.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2016
NSW Department of Education kicks off second stage of SaaS roll-out
Software-as-a-Service

NSW Department of Education kicks off second stage of SaaS roll-out

The NSW DoE is using Expense8 to further streamline employee expenses and extend automation, scalability and user functionality.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 11th May 2016
ACCC action sees reseller banned from entering indigenous communities
Payment Technologies

ACCC action sees reseller banned from entering indigenous communities

A reseller whose conduct was deemed 'unconscionable' has agreed not to enter indigenous communities to sell product and will pay $20,000 in redress.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 10th May 2016
Aussie company takes home four awards for 'inspiring ICT innovation'
Information Communication & Technology

Aussie company takes home four awards for 'inspiring ICT innovation'

Ajilon, the systems integrator, and key client Landgate have been shortlisted in four categories at the WAITTA INCITE Awards.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 9th May 2016
Fujitsu inks $15.3 million Tasmanian emergency system deal
Fujitsu

Fujitsu inks $15.3 million Tasmanian emergency system deal

Fujitsu has inked a $15.3 million deal to provide an computer aided dispatch system in Tasmania, providing a unified system for the state.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2016