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The wild west of cryptocurrency fraud & How Kiwis are getting stung

Fri, 11th Feb 2022
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Cryptopia went from launch to managing funds for 1.4 million investors to a significant data breach and its inevitable death - all in just five years.
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Cybersecurity experts weigh in on BlackMatter ransomware shut down

Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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Given the lucrative activity of RaaS we are likely to see them reappear in the near future. The battle against ransomware is far from over.
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The who's who of NZ's government & public cybersecurity agencies

Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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From government agencies to public initiatives, here's an inside look at who protects New Zealand's digital landscape from cyber threats.
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11 new orgs join fight against insidious Stalkerware

Tue, 2nd Jun 2020
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Founded last year, the Coalition Against Stalkerware brings together cybersecurity vendors, domestic violence organisations, and digital rights advocates.
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Any internet user can order cyber attack for less than $20 - study

Tue, 11th Feb 2020
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A study by DE-CIX and global researchers reveals any internet user can order a cyber attack for less than USD $20, raising concerns on DDoS resilience.
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Govt invests $8m into refreshed Cyber Security Strategy

Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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The Government has refreshed its approach to New Zealand's cybersecurity, with more focus on partnerships, funding, and international participation.
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How to create safer roads for Kiwis

Wed, 26th Jun 2019
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The New Zealand Transport Authority partnered with Catalyst and Orbica to revolutionise NZ's Crash Analysis System.
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It's 'lights out' for two more dark web marketplaces

Mon, 6th May 2019
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Don't be fooled if you see talk that Wall Street Market has been taken down – because it's most likely not what you think.
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Study analyses drones' potential to be weapons of cyber attacks & terrorism

Mon, 1st Apr 2019
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The biggest challenge, according to the research, is finding out what a drone's purpose is in a non-restricted area.
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Huawei to fight US allegations with their own lawsuit

Tue, 5th Mar 2019
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The lawyers are alleging that their client was detained, searched and interrogated for three hours in violation of constitutional rights.
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Norwegian security firm thwarts state-sponsored attack by APT10

Mon, 11th Feb 2019
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Norwegian cybersecurity firm Visma, aided by Recorded Future and Rapid7, foils alleged cyberespionage attack by Chinese state-sponsored group APT10.
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Microsoft comments on recent tech support scam crackdowns

Fri, 30th Nov 2018
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Despite the crackdowns, Microsoft warns that these scams persist and target everyone, no matter their age or location.
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Uganda data centre raided, operator 'held hostage'

Mon, 9th Jul 2018
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Concerning news has emerged of a data centre in Uganda that was raided forcefully without warning by government officials.
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While the AU govt praises the new US Cloud Act, others aren't so welcoming

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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Australian Government welcomes US move to allow law enforcement agencies access to overseas data to combat crime.
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Decrypted: Phantom Secure takedown a 'significant blow' against Australia's organised crime networks

Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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Australian, US and Canadian law enforcement agencies collaborate to bust Canadian security firm providing encrypted communications to organised crime market.
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NCSC reveals unclassified look into New Zealand's cyber threat landscape

Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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The NCSC released its 2016/2017 Cyber Threat Report last week, which reveals that there were 396 cyber incidents this year - 58 more than last year.
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Kim Dotcom film up for best documentary at Asia-Pacific Screen Awards

Tue, 14th Nov 2017
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A film about entrepreneur and former MegaUpload founder Kim Dotcom is up for best documentary at this year's Asia-Pacific Screen Awards.
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North Korea's cyber attacks against South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges failed

Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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South Korean police have completed investigations into North Korea's alleged attempts to steal cryptocurrency from four South Korean Bitcoin exchanges.
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Japan & India stand together for stronger cyber policy

Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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The dialogue included cyber threats, mitigation, the cyber policy landscape and future possible bilateral cooperation areas.
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In depth: Symantec talks data privacy, Europe's GDPR & its major impact on ANZ

Mon, 17th Jul 2017
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The upcoming GDPR will have a significant impact on data protection in Europe and beyond, according to Symantec's Brian Fletcher.