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Major media companies sign new online safety framework for Aotearoa
NZTech

Major media companies sign new online safety framework for Aotearoa

A new joint development between Netsafe and some of the world's leading social media companies is set to provide Kiwis with safer online experiences.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2022
Online bullying, harassment skyrockets since COVID outbreak
Cybersecurity

Online bullying, harassment skyrockets since COVID outbreak

Harmful content reports have risen by over 25% since the outbreak of the COVID pandemic, according to Netsafe.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2022
The link between cybersecurity, extremist threat and misinformation online in Aotearoa
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

The link between cybersecurity, extremist threat and misinformation online in Aotearoa

Long story short, it's often the case that misinformation, threat and extremism link closely to cybersecurity issues and cyber harm.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Mon, 27th Jun 2022

Global Stories

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Hitachi Vantara launches consulting services to improve data management
Customer Experience

Hitachi Vantara launches consulting services to improve data management

Hitachi Vantara has launched Hitachi Data Reliability Engineering, a suite of consulting services to improve data quality and consistency in organizations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2023
Cryptocurrency-related phishing attacks up by 40% - report
Malware

Cryptocurrency-related phishing attacks up by 40% - report

In 2022 the number of cryptocurrency-related phishing attacks prevented by Kaspersky anti-phishing systems increased by 40% compared to the previous year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Apr 2023
Palo Alto Networks - ransomware is becoming more aggressive
EduTech

Palo Alto Networks - ransomware is becoming more aggressive

The 2023 report shares insights compiled based on findings from Unit 42's incident response work from approximately 1,000 cases throughout the past 18 months.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2023
IWD 2023: It's simple - Empowered women empower women
Leadership

IWD 2023: It's simple - Empowered women empower women

There was a time when she sat at the boardroom table with just one other woman present, but today Jean says she sees a lot more women becoming leaders.

By Jean Aw • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: It shouldn't take innovation to make gender equality happen
AvePoint

IWD 2023: It shouldn't take innovation to make gender equality happen

While the information management (IM) and data privacy sectors are well represented by women, the more senior the role, the bigger the gender disparity becomes.

By Alyssa Blackburn • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Equity for profit - The benefits of a diverse workforce in the ICT industry
Information Communication & Technology

IWD 2023: Equity for profit - The benefits of a diverse workforce in the ICT industry

The technology industry in ANZ is making progress in embracing equity and diversity, but more needs to be done.

By Libby Macgregor • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
Secureworks finds Iranian threat group back with new persona
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Secureworks finds Iranian threat group back with new persona

Secureworks has found that the Iranian threat group, Cobalt Sapling, has reemerged with a new persona, Abraham's Ax.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2023
Lookout finds predatory behaviour on 300 loan apps
Application Security

Lookout finds predatory behaviour on 300 loan apps

Almost 300 loan apps found in Africa, Southeast Asia, India, Colombia, and Mexico exhibit predatory behavior, says Lookout.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2022
Twelve social media threats to watch for in 2023
Malware

Twelve social media threats to watch for in 2023

There are so many social media platforms for us to choose from— and the same is true for cybercriminals looking to deploy their next attack.

By Mark Gorrie • 6 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2022
Autodesk paves digital transformation in the cloud
Digital Transformation

Autodesk paves digital transformation in the cloud

Part of the core Autodesk platform, the three newly-introduced industry clouds - Forma, Flow and Fusion, connect workflows and accelerates projects.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Oct 2022
Lacework launches new capabilities for better threat detection
Unified Communications

Lacework launches new capabilities for better threat detection

Lacework has announced new capabilities that enable organisations to uncover more critical threats to their infrastructure and empower teams.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2022
Akamai research finds PayPal security measures utilised in new phishing scam
Phishing

Akamai research finds PayPal security measures utilised in new phishing scam

New research from Akamai has found that a new threat actor is parasitising benign WordPress sites to execute an extensive PayPal phishing scam.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Jul 2022

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IWD 2023: Breaking Barriers for Women in the African Tech Industry
Digital Transformation

IWD 2023: Breaking Barriers for Women in the African Tech Industry

While the number of women in senior leadership roles is increasing (such as mine), progress is sluggish, and women continue to encounter barriers to success.

By Houda Lahrichi • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
NTT Research appoints Takashi Goto as Head of its Technology Promotion Team
Encryption

NTT Research appoints Takashi Goto as Head of its Technology Promotion Team

Takashi Goto is appointed as Head of Technology Promotion Team at NTT Research, responsible for exploring market potential for well-developed research concepts.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2022