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Twitter hacked - up to 250,000 accounts compromised
Encryption

Twitter hacked - up to 250,000 accounts compromised

Twitter blogged yesterday that an attack took place over 'just a few moments' before it was noticed by Twitter staff and shut it down.

By Alistair Ross • 2 min read • Sat, 2nd Feb 2013
Kiwi food for thought
Cloud Services

Kiwi food for thought

New Zealand's Ben Liebert has launched stringsof.me, a social media site prompting daily reflections and creating a unique digital diary.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Jan 2012

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SentinelLabs uncovers CyberVolk hacktivist operations
Malware

SentinelLabs uncovers CyberVolk hacktivist operations

SentinelLabs has unveiled a report on CyberVolk, detailing the hacktivist group's ransomware activities and connections within the cybercrime ecosystem.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
Unveiling the future of hacktivism: Check Point Software report 2023
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Unveiling the future of hacktivism: Check Point Software report 2023

Check Point Software unveils insights into the future of hacktivism in 2023, warning about state-sponsored threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
Interview: Former Anonymous member turns his talents toward SMB security
Anonymous

Interview: Former Anonymous member turns his talents toward SMB security

Adam Bennett discusses his Anonymous origins, the state of cyber threats in Australia, and what his new company Red Piranha is all about.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2018
​Can you ever be truly anonymous online?
Virtual Private Networks

​Can you ever be truly anonymous online?

Online anonymity is elusive; NordVPN's guide reveals how Bitcoin, encrypted emails, and VPNs could beef up your privacy.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Jan 2017
Hacktivists: Good guys or bad guys?
Cybersecurity

Hacktivists: Good guys or bad guys?

Global citizens are conflicted on hacktivist groups, with some believing they break laws while others see them as defenders of accountability.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016
Anonymous threatens cyber-revenge after Paris terror attack
Distributed Denial of Service

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
Facebook jumps on the anonymity bandwagon with new Rooms app
iOS

Facebook jumps on the anonymity bandwagon with new Rooms app

Facebook launches Rooms app, encouraging anonymous conversations about shared interests without needing a real name or account.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2014
Aussie police make double 'Anonymous' arrests...
Distributed Denial of Service

Aussie police make double 'Anonymous' arrests...

Australian Federal Police will allege in court that the two men claimed to be members of the online issue motivated group 'Anonymous'.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2014
Sssh... I have a Secret
Unified Communications

Sssh... I have a Secret

Secret, the latest viral app, lets users post anonymous thoughts without judgement. Created by ex-Google and Square employees, it promises true anonymity.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 14th May 2014
Slack IT approach risks Kiwi companies
Cybersecurity

Slack IT approach risks Kiwi companies

Laissez-fare approach to wireless IT networks exposes Kiwis to cyber criminals, industrial espionage and 'hacktivists'...

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2013
NZ ministers added to hit list for global hacker to attack
Gaming

NZ ministers added to hit list for global hacker to attack

You Protested. Your Government did not listen. We have gathered intelligence on those responsible: John Phillip Key, Peter Dunne, Bill English….

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2013
GCSB fights back over global hacking threat
Gaming

GCSB fights back over global hacking threat

GCSB counters Anonymous' threat to NZ govt, staying vigilant despite no major cyberattacks yet. Public opinion remains divided.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2013
Global hacker fires warnings at NZ govt
Government

Global hacker fires warnings at NZ govt

To the government of New Zealand: you have our full attention and we are watching your every move. Consider yourself warned.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2013
New Zealand's Enterprise Tech Summary: Week ending Sat 2nd Feb 2013
Firewalls

New Zealand's Enterprise Tech Summary: Week ending Sat 2nd Feb 2013

Another exciting week has wrapped up here at NZET, Here's a summary of the news stories that were biggest in NZ this week.

By Alistair Ross • 2 min read • Sat, 2nd Feb 2013
Sony clarifies late notification of PSN intrusion
Gaming

Sony clarifies late notification of PSN intrusion

Sony breaks silence on delayed PSN hack alert, cites forensic delay in understanding the data breach's full impact on users.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2011

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