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Online bullying

NZ assignment opens Microsoft's eyes to online bullying

Fri, 20th Jun 2014
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Microsoft's senior online safety strategist has commended New Zealand on its fast action in tackling online bullying.
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Parents in the dark over cyberbullying

Mon, 16th Jun 2014
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Report reveals Kiwi parents clueless about children's cyberbullying woes, urging open talks for digital safety.
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The Windows XP migration ship is sailing… SMBs, don't miss the boat

Wed, 26th Feb 2014
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SMBs are finding the move from Windows XP to newer systems simpler than expected, dispelling upgrade myths and boosting productivity.
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WatchGuard: Top 8 security predictions for 2014

Fri, 20th Dec 2013
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Could a Hollywood hack come true? Will there be a US Healthcare.gov data breach? Should you expect CryptoLocker clones?.
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Is the end nigh for cyberbullies?

Tue, 12th Nov 2013
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Facebook, Twitter, Ask.fm, Snapchat and other forms of digital media have all come under fire for the ease of which they can be used for cyberbullying.
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ANZ Wireless LAN market buoyed by increased internet access

Tue, 22nd Oct 2013
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Surge in internet usage fuels unprecedented growth in ANZ's WLAN market, with consumers snatching a greater market share.
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Schools urged to ban Ask.fm

Tue, 13th Aug 2013
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Schools are advised to block Ask.fm after it's linked to the cyberbullying and suicides of British teens, New Zealand authorities express concern.
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IBM cuts 1500 Oz jobs - will Kiwis benefit?

Thu, 20th Jun 2013
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While IBM Australia plays down job loss reports, sections of the media speculate the move could send offshore work across the Tasman to New Zealand.
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App Review: Pandemic 2.5

Thu, 30th May 2013
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digital entertainment
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apps
Unleash chaos in Pandemic 2.5, a game where your twisted fantasies of global doom unfold on iOS, albeit with more tedium than terror. 2/5 stars.
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Spotlight shines on female gamers

Tue, 7th May 2013
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digital entertainment
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GTFO: A Film About Women in Gaming kickstarts, spotlighting the abuse female gamers face, aiming to change narratives.
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Big Brother is watching you, doing Sweet FA

Tue, 12th Mar 2013
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email
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social media
Peeping around corridors and eavesdropping conversations in the canteen is one thing, but have you been electronically spied on by your boss?.
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Blinder for Dotcom as he can't see US 'evidence'

Tue, 5th Mar 2013
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Evidently the evidence against Kim Dotcom and Megaupload is so substantial that he isn't allowed to know what it is to prepare his defence against extradition.
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Govt debates online bullying agency

Wed, 28th Nov 2012
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Justice Minister Judith Collins believes New Zealand should move with the tech times in response to bullying online.
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Halo 4 ready for action

Thu, 27th Sep 2012
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Those of you hanging out for Halo 4's release will be pleased to hear development is officially complete and the game is now ready for certification.
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A Few Quiet Yarns hits Auckland tonight

Thu, 6th Sep 2012
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A Few Quiet Yarns, Auckland's laid-back IT event, sees record turnout tonight with 140+ attendees expected at Bungalow 8 for networking.
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Assange asks US to end 'Wiki witch-hunt'

Mon, 20th Aug 2012
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From the balcony of the Ecuadorian embassy in London, WikiLeaks founder calls on U.S. to end their war on whistleblowers.
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NetSafe calls for industry support over cyberbullying

Thu, 16th Aug 2012
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NetSafe urges ICT support against the growing threat of cyberbullying, highlighting a need for industry collaboration to combat digital harassment effectively.
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NetSafe reports $1m Kiwi cyber losses

Mon, 13th Aug 2012
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Kiwis lose nearly $1m to cyber crimes as Netsafe reveals a surge in online scams and hacked accounts in New Zealand.
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Cyber crime as big as the drugs trade

Mon, 6th Aug 2012
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education, learning & training
Cybercrime's global impact now matches drug trafficking, costing USD $388bn annually with over a million victims daily. Emerging markets most affected.
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Opinion: Security is our number one concern

Wed, 11th Apr 2012
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TelstraClear CEO asserts security should top telecom risks, prioritizing user safety over technical vulnerabilities in cyber realm.