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Dynatrace enhances defence against hybrid workplace threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Dynatrace enhances defence against hybrid workplace threats

Dynatrace launches Security Analytics, a module using AI to help identify and defend against threats to hybrid and multicloud environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2023
KnowBe4 launches real-time security coaching solution
Phishing

KnowBe4 launches real-time security coaching solution

KnowBe4 has announced it is introducing SecurityCoach, a first of its kind product which offers real-time security coaching aimed at reducing risky behaviour.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2022
The role of proxies and protocols in malware investigations, according to ESET
Malware

The role of proxies and protocols in malware investigations, according to ESET

A lot of people associate online anonymity with Tor, however it is a much deeper issue than this and does not relate only to privacy while browsing.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2015
Bribery claims mount for Microsoft
Microsoft

Bribery claims mount for Microsoft

U.S. Federal Authorities investigating allegations that the software company bribed overseas governments in exchange for business.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2013
Frequent Facebook hacks no big deal
Malware

Frequent Facebook hacks no big deal

Despite a sophisticated attack last month, Facebook says no user data was compromised, attributing its success to a robust security response and culture.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Feb 2013
Google submit EU anti-trust plans
Microsoft

Google submit EU anti-trust plans

Google moves towards settling EU anti-trust dispute by offering concessions to address competition concerns and avoid hefty fines.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jul 2012

Stories from Other Regions

ComCom puts electronics sector on notice over resale price maintenance
Digital Entertainment

ComCom puts electronics sector on notice over resale price maintenance

The Commerce Commission has concluded an investigation into allegations that television manufacturers were engaging in illegal resale price maintenance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jun 2022
Three mobile traders plead guilty to ComCom charges
Commerce Commission

Three mobile traders plead guilty to ComCom charges

Three mobile traders selling goods including electronics at higher prices than retailers have pleaded guilty to charges brought by ComCom.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016
NZ Super Fund suspends Milford's mandate as FMA probe continues
Cloud Services

NZ Super Fund suspends Milford's mandate as FMA probe continues

The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, tasked with managing the New Zealand Superannuation Fund, has suspended its investment mandate with Milfo.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
Update: Hotchin settles with Perpetual before appeal to draw into FMA case
Fintech

Update: Hotchin settles with Perpetual before appeal to draw into FMA case

Mark Hotchin, principal of failed finance company Hanover, has reached a confidential settlement with one of Hanover's trustees, Perpetual Trust, leav.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2015
Hotchin drops Perpetual in appeal case
Fintech

Hotchin drops Perpetual in appeal case

Mark Hotchin, principal of failed finance company Hanover, has abandoned his appeal against Perpetual Trust to include them in the Financial Markets A.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2015
FMA lifts head count to 170 staff as it probes new areas
EduTech

FMA lifts head count to 170 staff as it probes new areas

The New Zealand Financial Markets Authority has hired 170 staff and plans to invest in technology to fulfill its regulatory role.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015
Intueri misses annual earnings forecast on New Zealand performance
Taxation

Intueri misses annual earnings forecast on New Zealand performance

Intueri Education Group, New Zealand's largest private training college, missed its annual earnings forecast as its New Zealand businesses lagged behi.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2015
RESEND: SFO charges four men over pokies fraud
Risk & Compliance

RESEND: SFO charges four men over pokies fraud

The Serious Fraud Office has charged four men, including former Harness Racing New Zealand chairman Pat O'Brien, over an alleged multi-million gami.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
Civil servant bosses income falls to 2008 levels in 2014
New Zealand Racing Board

Civil servant bosses income falls to 2008 levels in 2014

Senior New Zealand public servants' and chief executives' total collective pay is at the lowest level in six years and is expected to stay low base.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2014
Sutton quits as Cera boss even though SSC chief Rennie wouldn't have sacked him
Data Privacy

Sutton quits as Cera boss even though SSC chief Rennie wouldn't have sacked him

Roger Sutton has resigned as chief executive of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, a role he has held since 2011, after a complaint of s.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2014
Wynyard tech supports NZ's first sex offender register
Wynyard Group

Wynyard tech supports NZ's first sex offender register

Wynyard technology will be used to support New Zealand's first sex offender register, the Child Protection Offender Register.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2014
NZX adviser cuts $10k settlement over dodgy Trade Me deal
Trade Me

NZX adviser cuts $10k settlement over dodgy Trade Me deal

An NZX adviser will pay NZD $10,000 after exploiting a client to gain Trade Me shares during its IPO, violating trading rules and market watchdog sanctions.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Sat, 8th Dec 2012