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Treasury “deliberately and systematically” hacked
Breach Prevention

Treasury “deliberately and systematically” hacked

This follows the opposition party's unexpected release of details of the Government's Budget, which were due to be made public on Thursday.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 29th May 2019
Four NZ projects shortlisted in IDC's APAC Smart Cities Awards
Smart Cities

Four NZ projects shortlisted in IDC's APAC Smart Cities Awards

The annual awards highlight and acknowledge outstanding smart city initiatives in the Asia Pacific region and this year attracted over 180 entries.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 15th May 2019
Vertiv to capitalise on AU government IoT with SRA partnership
Hyperscale

Vertiv to capitalise on AU government IoT with SRA partnership

Vertiv says this deal is an attempt to increase its footprint with Australian government and telecommunications providers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th May 2019
It's 'lights out' for two more dark web marketplaces
Cybersecurity

It's 'lights out' for two more dark web marketplaces

Don't be fooled if you see talk that Wall Street Market has been taken down – because it's most likely not what you think.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 6th May 2019
Unisys brings managed services to hybrid cloud
Network Infrastructure

Unisys brings managed services to hybrid cloud

Extends CloudForte managed-service solution to Hybrid IT environments to speed organisations' digital transformation.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2019
Unisys integrates security into Dell EMC Cyber Recovery
Disaster Recovery

Unisys integrates security into Dell EMC Cyber Recovery

Stealth 4.0 gives clients the ability to take immediate action to respond to security incidents, stopping attacks in progress.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2019
Australian citizens aren't sold on a data-powered economy
Data Analytics

Australian citizens aren't sold on a data-powered economy

Australians doubt the government's handling of data, with a poll revealing only 29.3% trust in its responsible use. Serious work needed to shift perceptions.

By Nigel Mendonca • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2019
Study analyses drones' potential to be weapons of cyber attacks & terrorism
Drones

Study analyses drones' potential to be weapons of cyber attacks & terrorism

The biggest challenge, according to the research, is finding out what a drone's purpose is in a non-restricted area.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2019
Milestone: How video and IoT are finding their place in enterprise
Software-as-a-Service

Milestone: How video and IoT are finding their place in enterprise

Milestone Systems South Pacific country manager Jordan Cullis talks about three trends that will revolutionise the way video is viewed in 2019 and beyond.

By Jordan Cullis • 5 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2019
Kathmandu breached, customer information accessed
Breach Prevention

Kathmandu breached, customer information accessed

Kathmandu is notifying potentially affected customers directly and has advised them to change their passwords for its online loyalty programme.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2019
Vodafone Group picks up Kiwi domestic violence initiative
Vodafone

Vodafone Group picks up Kiwi domestic violence initiative

Vodafone New Zealand's extra 10 days of 'safe leave' for its employees has now been implemented in a total of 25 countries.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2019
Governments playing catch-up with the changing face of crime
AI Security

Governments playing catch-up with the changing face of crime

Webroot's Dan Slattery shares how cybercrime has changed in recent years - and why governments around the world are still far behind.

By Dan Slattery • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2019
Huawei to fight US allegations with their own lawsuit
Unified Communications

Huawei to fight US allegations with their own lawsuit

The lawyers are alleging that their client was detained, searched and interrogated for three hours in violation of constitutional rights.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Microsoft says NZ reasonably cyber secure, but don't get complacent
Malware

Microsoft says NZ reasonably cyber secure, but don't get complacent

Microsoft's latest report heralds New Zealand as the least cyber-threatened in Asia Pacific, but warns against complacency in light of ongoing risks.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2019
Dashcams save lives & wallets, says insurer
Smart Home

Dashcams save lives & wallets, says insurer

Dashcams are lifesavers – and more people should consider investing in them, according to QBE Insurance and road safety organisation Brake.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2019
Online attackers abusing Kiwis' generosity in wake of Chch tragedy
Malware

Online attackers abusing Kiwis' generosity in wake of Chch tragedy

Scammers exploit Kiwis' generosity following Christchurch tragedy. CERT NZ and Westpac issue urgent alerts about donation scams and malicious emails.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2019
Crime-busting software scoops PM's Science Prize
Data Science

Crime-busting software scoops PM's Science Prize

Crime-busting DNA software STRmix by ESR wins the 2018 Prime Minister's Science Prize worth NZD $500,000, enhancing forensic success rates globally.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2019