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Unveiling the future of hacktivism: Check Point Software report 2023
Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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hacktivists
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cios
Check Point Software unveils insights into the future of hacktivism in 2023, warning about state-sponsored threats.
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Interview: Former Anonymous member turns his talents toward SMB security
Mon, 20th Aug 2018
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Adam Bennett discusses his Anonymous origins, the state of cyber threats in Australia, and what his new company Red Piranha is all about.
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​Can you ever be truly anonymous online?
Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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encryption
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vpn
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cryptocurrency
Online anonymity is elusive; NordVPN's guide reveals how Bitcoin, encrypted emails, and VPNs could beef up your privacy.
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Hacktivists: Good guys or bad guys?
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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cybersecurity
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cios
Global citizens are conflicted on hacktivist groups, with some believing they break laws while others see them as defenders of accountability.
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Opinion: How the Paris attacks won the internet
Fri, 16th Jan 2015
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stuff
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new zealand herald
The problem is that mainstream media dictates what we care about. We are all suckers. I take it the Ebola crisis is over now?.
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Anonymous threatens cyber-revenge after Paris terror attack
Mon, 12th Jan 2015
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ddos
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hackers
In response to the Charlie Hebdo massacre, Anonymous has announced a cyber war on jihadists, vowing to shut down terror-linked accounts.
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Facebook jumps on the anonymity bandwagon with new Rooms app
Fri, 24th Oct 2014
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apple
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smartphones
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technology gifts
Facebook launches Rooms app, encouraging anonymous conversations about shared interests without needing a real name or account.
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Aussie police make double 'Anonymous' arrests...
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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Australian Federal Police will allege in court that the two men claimed to be members of the online issue motivated group 'Anonymous'.
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Sssh... I have a Secret
Wed, 14th May 2014
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apps
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social media
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internet
Secret, an anonymous Twitter-like space where users can post any thought or secret they like, without having to own up to it. You can share what you are thinking and feeling with friends, free of judgement.
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Slack IT approach risks Kiwi companies
Thu, 5th Sep 2013
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cybersecurity
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Laissez-fare approach to wireless IT networks exposes Kiwis to cyber criminals, industrial espionage and ‘hacktivists’...
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NZ ministers added to hit list for global hacker to attack
Tue, 3rd Sep 2013
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apple
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gaming
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You Protested. Your Government did not listen. We have gathered intelligence on those responsible: John Phillip Key, Peter Dunne, Bill English….
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GCSB fights back over global hacking threat
Fri, 30th Aug 2013
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apple
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GCSB counters Anonymous' threat to NZ govt, staying vigilant despite no major cyberattacks yet. Public opinion remains divided.
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Global hacker fires warnings at NZ govt
Wed, 28th Aug 2013
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government
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gcsb
To the government of New Zealand: you have our full attention and we are watching your every move. Consider yourself warned.
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Twitter hacked - up to 250,000 accounts compromised
Sat, 2nd Feb 2013
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cloud services
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encryption
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web development
Twitter blogged yesterday that an attack took place over 'just a few moments' before it was noticed by Twitter staff and shut it down.
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New Zealand's Enterprise Tech Summary: Week ending Sat 2nd Feb 2013
Sat, 2nd Feb 2013
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apple
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firewall
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outsourcing
Another exciting week has wrapped up here at NZET, Here's a summary of the news stories that were biggest in NZ this week.
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Kiwi food for thought
Sun, 1st Jan 2012
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cloud services
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nz
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facebook
It’s about time New Zealand came out with its own social media site! But this is no knock-off Facebook – the brainchild of New Zealand software developer Ben Liebert, www.stringsof.me.
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Sony clarifies late notification of PSN intrusion
Wed, 27th Apr 2011
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gaming
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Sony breaks silence on delayed PSN hack alert, cites forensic delay in understanding the data breach's full impact on users.
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Sony: PSN user info compromised
Wed, 27th Apr 2011
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gaming
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technology gifts
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Sony warns PSN users their data may have been stolen in a major security breach, urges monitoring of credit card activity.
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Use your iPhone to dodge parking officers
Thu, 29th Jul 2010
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gps
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features
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anonymous
Would you believe there’s even an app for that? And it’s just been updated too.