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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.
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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?.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?.
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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.
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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.
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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?.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.