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Master key makes 99% of Android devices vulnerable
Fri, 5th Jul 2013
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Master key could affect any Android phone released in the past four years, representing nearly 900 million devices and 99% of the market.
Key brands Dotcom's submission a 'circus'
Thu, 4th Jul 2013
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Showdown between Prime Minister and Megaupload founder didn't disappoint in Parliament yesterday, but was it more PR than policy?.
Google issues NZ spy threat
Wed, 3rd Jul 2013
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Internet search giant warns new government spy laws could result in companies quitting New Zealand, after heavily criticising the bill.
Dotcom gets set to question Key
Wed, 3rd Jul 2013
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Kim Dotcom prepares to challenge PM John Key in Parliament over NZ's spying agency expansion, promising a revealing showdown.
Oh no…not another Facebook breach
Fri, 28th Jun 2013
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Privacy leak in Facebook's Android app, sending users' phone numbers over the internet to Facebook servers simply by launching the app.
The Spy who killed Kiwi Privacy
Thu, 27th Jun 2013
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Kim Dotcom criticizes proposed New Zealand spy bill, warns of abuse of power by government. Telcos also oppose bill. #GCSB.
Perfecting an online privacy policy
Wed, 26th Jun 2013
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The security of personal data is top of everyone's mind when surfing the web, but how do you keep information coming through your school's website secure?.
Govt empowers CIO to stop IT scares
Tue, 25th Jun 2013
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Govt boosts CIO's powers and budget to tackle IT blunders and safeguard public data, following high-profile failures like Novopay.
Apple reaffirms commitment to customer privacy
Mon, 24th Jun 2013
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Apple aims for transparency in bid to quash rising tensions following US whistleblower Edward Snowden's revelations.
Is US whistleblower becoming Snowed-in?
Sun, 23rd Jun 2013
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US whistleblower Edward Snowden navigates globe from Moscow to Ecuador, eluding US capture with WikiLeaks' support. Is his refuge within reach?.
An IT trend too far as SMBs struggle
Fri, 21st Jun 2013
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One of the biggest IT challenges for SMBs across ANZ is trying to keep up with new trends such as cloud and mobility.
Microsoft offers $100k bounty to hackers
Thu, 20th Jun 2013
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In a change of tact, Microsoft is willing to cough up financial rewards for anybody capable of finding security flaws in Windows 8.1.
Hands up if you're responsible for securing Kiwi data?
Wed, 19th Jun 2013
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Kiwis are not taking individual responsibility for data being collected by their mobile apps, blaming the government and other organisations instead.
School privacy has room for improvement
Tue, 18th Jun 2013
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New Zealand schools lack adequate privacy policies on their websites, warned the New Zealand Privacy Commissioner after a recent investigation.
Symantec's Pacific Partner award winners revealed…
Fri, 14th Jun 2013
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Symantec last night announced the winners of the 2013 Pacific Partner Awards at an exclusive dinner and awards ceremony.
In defence of Kim Dotcom…
Thu, 13th Jun 2013
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Amid unlawful surveillance of Megaupload's Kim Dotcom, experts demand accountability within government and law enforcement agencies.
Key: Snowden not welcome in NZ
Thu, 13th Jun 2013
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As rumours surface that Edward Snowden may seek refuge in New Zealand, Prime Minister John Key insists the US govt whistleblower is not welcome.
Palo Alto appoints DC as ANZ distributor
Wed, 12th Jun 2013
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Distribution Central has been appointed a distributor for Palo Alto Networks, the network security company, across Australia and New Zealand.
US govt whisteblower revealed
Mon, 10th Jun 2013
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Whistleblower Edward Snowden denies he is hiding and says the focus should be on US government and tech companies.
Tech giants deny US govt privacy probe
Mon, 10th Jun 2013
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Microsoft, Google, Apple, Facebook, Yahoo and other US companies deny assisting US officials in collecting customer private data since 2007.