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Unveiling the future of hacktivism: Check Point Software report 2023
Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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Check Point Software unveils insights into the future of hacktivism in 2023, warning about state-sponsored threats.
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Interview: Former Anonymous member turns his talents toward SMB security
Mon, 20th Aug 2018
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Adam Bennett discusses his Anonymous origins, the state of cyber threats in Australia, and what his new company Red Piranha is all about.
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​Can you ever be truly anonymous online?
Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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Online security has become a bigger issue, and NordVPN has offered advice on how to enhance anonymity online.
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Hacktivists: Good guys or bad guys?
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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Global citizens are conflicted on hacktivist groups, with some believing they break laws while others see them as defenders of accountability.
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Opinion: How the Paris attacks won the internet
Fri, 16th Jan 2015
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The problem is that mainstream media dictates what we care about. We are all suckers. I take it the Ebola crisis is over now?.
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Anonymous threatens cyber-revenge after Paris terror attack
Mon, 12th Jan 2015
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Anonymous declares war on jihadists in wake of Charlie Hebdo massacre. Hacks French jihadist website.
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Facebook jumps on the anonymity bandwagon with new Rooms app
Fri, 24th Oct 2014
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Rooms is all about building identity, but outside of Facebook.
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Aussie police make double 'Anonymous' arrests...
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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Australian Federal Police will allege in court that the two men claimed to be members of the online issue motivated group 'Anonymous'.
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Slack IT approach risks Kiwi companies
Thu, 5th Sep 2013
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Laissez-fare approach to wireless IT networks exposes Kiwis to cyber criminals, industrial espionage and ‘hacktivists’...
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NZ ministers added to hit list for global hacker to attack
Tue, 3rd Sep 2013
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You Protested. Your Government did not listen. We have gathered intelligence on those responsible: John Phillip Key, Peter Dunne, Bill English….
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GCSB fights back over global hacking threat
Fri, 30th Aug 2013
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Following Anonymous' threatening video aimed at the New Zealand government, GCSB has hit back...
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Global hacker fires warnings at NZ govt
Wed, 28th Aug 2013
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To the government of New Zealand: you have our full attention and we are watching your every move. Consider yourself warned.
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Sony clarifies late notification of PSN intrusion
Wed, 27th Apr 2011
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With PSN users feeling miffed that it took Sony so long to notify them of their compromised information due to an alleged intrusion, one of Sony's head honchos offers an explanation.
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Sony: PSN user info compromised
Wed, 27th Apr 2011
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Sony breaks the silence on the PlayStation Network outage, hoping to have some services restored within the week. But a question mark hovers over the safety of the personal information of PSN users.