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DJI reveals two new drones and the fisheye feature

Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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DJI elevates drone tech with Mavic Pro Platinum, Phantom 4 Pro Obsidian, and innovative 'sphere' fisheye mode.
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Mobile malware creation is now as easy as downloading an app

Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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Mobile malware creation is as easy as downloading an app and potential criminals don't even need to write a single line of code.
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Kiwi company PowerShield leads UPS battery monitoring into a new era

Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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Auckland's own PowerShield revolutionises UPS battery monitoring with the innovative PowerShield 8, reimaging data centre management.
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Business interruption - now a costly claims business for insurance companies

Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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Natural disasters push insurers to scrutinize costly business interruption claims, with losses hitting £1.4bn.
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Two dark web markets shut down but expert says 'one door closes, a window opens'

Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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The recent shutdown of AlphaBay and Hansa has left dark web marketplaces on shaky ground, says Digital Shadows CEO Alastair Paterson.
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Locky ransomware's 'rebirth' puts everyone at risk once again

Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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The Locky ransomware is back and using social engineering in another round of email-based attacks on tens of thousands of users.
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Japan & India stand together for stronger cyber policy

Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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The dialogue included cyber threats, mitigation, the cyber policy landscape and future possible bilateral cooperation areas.
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Turla threat group targets G20 Summit attendees

Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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Participants in this year's G20 Summit in Germany are being targeted in a new wave of malware droppers, suspected to be from APT group Turla.
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Vodafone named NZ's fastest mobile & fixed network operator

Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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Vodafone wins Speedtest Award for NZ's swiftest mobile and broadband, says Ookla, bolstering data-driven lives for Kiwis.
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Interview: HID Global talks trusted identities, privacy & why we need to be ready for smart buildings

Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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HID Global is a major player in the identity management space and more committed to trusted identities than ever before.
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Why DDoS attacks show no signs of slowing down

Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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The scale of devastation can have a lot to do with how attackers use resources, such as IoT devices, to launch wide-scale attacks.
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Malware in your DNA sequence data? Technically, it's possible

Fri, 11th Aug 2017
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Could hackers exploit your DNA sequence and encode it with malware? A new study from the University of Washington says yes, it's possible.
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KONNI Remote Access Trojan linked to attacks on North Korean affairs

Thu, 10th Aug 2017
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Cylance have linked the KONNI Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that is targeting North Korean affairs to the DarkHotel threat actors.
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Is the end of open source VoIP in sight? Five reasons why it's on the way out

Thu, 10th Aug 2017
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Beware of partner programs that allow more established suppliers of the same solution to undercut new providers.
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Want to cause chaos? ICIT says hacking elections is easy

Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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Hackers at DEFCON were able to exploit vulnerabilities in voting machines in a matter of minutes - ICIT breaks down just how easy it is.
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Turn up the heat: This gaming mouse promises to give you the ultimate edge

Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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ROG ups the ante with their latest gaming mice, engineered for peak performance and comfort, giving gamers the ultimate competitive edge.
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Talend's CEO: Do you have the data agility your business needs?

Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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For companies, the situation is clear – their future depends on how quickly and efficiently they can turn data into accurate insights.
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Interview: Vodafone on animal welfare & how IoT can reduce NZ's digital divide

Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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Vodafone NZ's Scott Pollard talks IoT's potential to bridge digital divides and enhance animal welfare for Kiwi farmers.
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iOS gets another round of critical security updates to block major security holes

Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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Apple's iOS 10.3.3 has undergone an urgent update after massive security holes were discovered in many of the system's functions.
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The Philippines & Indonesia are now hotspots for computer worms

Tue, 25th Jul 2017
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Amongst political turmoil, Indonesia and the Philippines are now one of the world's major hotspots for malware infection rates.