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SecurityBrief New Zealand looks back at 2016: Malware and botnets and breaches, oh my!
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SecurityBrief New Zealand looks back at 2016: Malware and botnets and breaches, oh my!

New threats, new malware, new attacks, new chaos and new ways to fight back: A look back at Kiwi cybersecurity in 2016.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2016
Tips this holidays to protect kids from cyberbullying
Facebook

Tips this holidays to protect kids from cyberbullying

A lot of kids and parents ignore online bullying through fear of the unknown or due to the fact they don't consider it to 'real' if they can't see it.

By Mia Garlick • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2016
IT professionals flocking to South Island for IT jobs
DevOps

IT professionals flocking to South Island for IT jobs

The South Island of New Zealand is attracting IT professionals from overseas as they search for job opportunities, says Crew Consulting.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
Earthquake update: Kiwis turn to Facebook for news and updates
Facebook

Earthquake update: Kiwis turn to Facebook for news and updates

After an earthquake hit North Canterbury, Kiwis have flocked to Facebook for live updates and to mark themselves safe.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016
Facebook launches Marketplace in New Zealand
Facebook

Facebook launches Marketplace in New Zealand

More than 450 million people visit buy and sell groups each month - from families in a local neighbourhood to collectors around the world.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2016

Global Stories

Check Point uncovers new ransomware threat using images and social media
Malware

Check Point uncovers new ransomware threat using images and social media

Security researchers have discovered a new attack vector, named ImageGate, that embeds malware in image files on social media platforms.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2016
Mark Zuckerberg fights back against fake news on Facebook
Facebook

Mark Zuckerberg fights back against fake news on Facebook

Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook CEO, has addressed the issue of fake news on his own Facebook page, stating that they take misinformation seriously.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
Facebook inspired to do more with social platform
Facebook

Facebook inspired to do more with social platform

While it's still very early in this journey, we're inspired by the good our community already does and we are committed to doing more to help people.

By Naomi Gleit • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2016
Facebook: The Top 10 moments of the US election
Facebook

Facebook: The Top 10 moments of the US election

As the polls close across the US, Facebook has released data showing some interesting moments from the election that have taken place in recent weeks.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Nov 2016
What the U.S election means for the tech sector
Health Technologies

What the U.S election means for the tech sector

As the U.S. election looms, the tech sector braces for the impact of policies by future POTUS on innovation and growth.

By Shannon Williams • 8 min read • Wed, 9th Nov 2016
Facebook privacy settings hoax resurfaces again
Email Security

Facebook privacy settings hoax resurfaces again

Beware the Facebook privacy hoax claiming that private photos and messages will become public, warns The Guardian.

By Narinder Pruba • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2016
Who are 2016's top tech billionaires? Don't worry, they're all men
Microsoft

Who are 2016's top tech billionaires? Don't worry, they're all men

While 2016 has been a tumultuous year for lots of companies, tech billionaires continue to dominate the ranks of the world's wealthiest people.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2016
Equinix to play host for Facebook & TIP Voyager trials
Hyperscale

Equinix to play host for Facebook & TIP Voyager trials

Voyager is the first step in the collaboration to develop the next-generation network ecosystem for hardware and software.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
Facebook clamps down on bullying with updated Safety Centre
Facebook

Facebook clamps down on bullying with updated Safety Centre

Facebook launches updated Safety Centre to improve user experience on the platform and provide resources on privacy controls and bullying prevention.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
Workplace by Facebook: Can the social media giant convince IT decision makers?
Wireless Networks

Workplace by Facebook: Can the social media giant convince IT decision makers?

Workplace by Facebook launches to boost organisational collaboration - but will IT leaders be swayed by its familiar interface?.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Oct 2016
Facebook's Workplace officially open for business
Facebook

Facebook's Workplace officially open for business

Facebook's Workplace, a business-focused version of its platform, now live, forging global connections within the corporate sphere.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Oct 2016
Did Mark Zuckerberg ruin romance?
Facebook

Did Mark Zuckerberg ruin romance?

Connecting with a new love interest on Facebook can doom a relationship, according to a survey from dating site WhatsYourPrice.com.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2016
A look inside one of Facebook's coldest data centers
Hyperscale

A look inside one of Facebook's coldest data centers

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerburg shares rare photos of the company's advanced Luleå data center in northern Sweden.

By Sam Worthington • 1 min read • Mon, 3rd Oct 2016