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Investigation: The NZ Govt is weakening its grip on nuisance spam
Government

Investigation: The NZ Govt is weakening its grip on nuisance spam

Spam enforcement in New Zealand has decreased significantly, prompting calls for a review of the Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act (UEMA).

By Matthew Lark • 12 min read • Thu, 16th Dec 2021
Waikato DHB cyber attack: 'Sense of violation' over data hack claim
Cybersecurity

Waikato DHB cyber attack: 'Sense of violation' over data hack claim

Sensitive patient and staff information from the Waikato District Health Board has been obtained by hackers, raising concerns about privacy and security.

By Jane Patterson, RNZ • 4 min read • Wed, 26th May 2021

Global Stories

Financial compensation stories

Scam Awareness Week shines a light on the collective effort needed to fight scams
Unified Communications

Scam Awareness Week shines a light on the collective effort needed to fight scams

Australians lost over AUD $119 million to scams in early 2025, highlighting the urgent need for collective action from individuals, businesses and government.

By Sumir Bhatia • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Exclusive: NetApp ready to defend with new ransomware guarantee
Ransomware

Exclusive: NetApp ready to defend with new ransomware guarantee

To learn more about NetApp and its Ransomware Recovery Guarantee, TechDay spoke with Wojtek Malewski, Director of Solutions Engineering, ANZ at NetApp.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Fri, 26th May 2023
Why how you store data could make or break your business
Storage

Why how you store data could make or break your business

Data storage can often be a low priority but the consequences can be devastating. Why is this so important and what should NZ companies be thinking about?.

By Jessie Chiang • 10 min read • Mon, 30th May 2022
Acronis empowers resellers and service providers with new cloud-focused #CyberFit Partner Programme
Partner Programmes

Acronis empowers resellers and service providers with new cloud-focused #CyberFit Partner Programme

Acronis has announced the new Acronis #CyberFit Partner Programme, offering increased support and incentives for cloud-based services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Feb 2021
'Social engineering at scale': Phishing attacks milk COVID-19
Phishing

'Social engineering at scale': Phishing attacks milk COVID-19

Cybercriminals exploit COVID-19, launching phishing attacks that mimic WHO and IMF, warns Proofpoint. Fake cash promises bait users into revealing credentials.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2020
Should cloud contracts be more transparent?
Software-as-a-Service

Should cloud contracts be more transparent?

Gartner survey finds SaaS lacks clear security terms, pushing for transparent cloud contracts to ensure data protection and recovery.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2013
Tim Cook to give lawsuit evidence
Hyperscale

Tim Cook to give lawsuit evidence

Apple CEO Tim Cook to give evidence in class action lawsuit over alleged illegal hiring practices in Silicon Valley.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2013
Gartner names four IT-changing trends
Hybrid & Remote Work

Gartner names four IT-changing trends

Gartner highlights four trends set to revolutionise IT: cloud computing, social media's business impact, context-aware computing, and pattern-based strategy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Nov 2010

Stories from Other Regions

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Workleap acquires Barley to unite performance & pay process
Human Capital Management

Workleap acquires Barley to unite performance & pay process

The Montreal-based HR company has acquired Barley to integrate performance and pay into one platform, enhancing transparency and reward alignment for HR teams.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Digimune launches cyber risk protection across Australia with AWN
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Digimune launches cyber risk protection across Australia with AWN

Digimune teams with AWN Insurance to launch comprehensive cyber risk protection across Australia for individuals and businesses amid rising digital threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
IWD 2024: Expert security insight from within the gaming industry
Gaming

IWD 2024: Expert security insight from within the gaming industry

The gaming industry must increase cybersecurity efforts amid growing threats; risks include data theft and game manipulation, leading to financial losses and a decrease in public trust, says Mindera's Gaming lead, Teresa Matos.

By Teresa Matos • 7 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
73% of Gen Z employees seek regular feedback, study reveals
EduTech

73% of Gen Z employees seek regular feedback, study reveals

Gen Z employees value feedback and communication from managers for job satisfaction, with 73% expressing this sentiment, according to StaffCircle survey.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2023
Why IT professionals should consider cyber insurance
EduTech

Why IT professionals should consider cyber insurance

As technology continues to advance and the reliance on digital systems grows, so does the threat of cyber-attacks.

By Tom Raynel • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2023