Investigation stories - Page 3
Frequent Facebook hacks no big deal
Mon, 18th Feb 2013
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cloud services
Despite a sophisticated attack last month, Facebook says no user data was compromised, attributing its success to a robust security response and culture.
Google submit EU anti-trust plans
Wed, 25th Jul 2012
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microsoft
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google
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Google moves towards settling EU anti-trust dispute by offering concessions to address competition concerns and avoid hefty fines.
Google's US$2.5 bn guarantee
Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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federal trade commission
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In a bold move, Google promises Motorola Mobility a staggering USD $2.5 billion reverse breakup fee if its USD $12.5 billion acquisition falters.
Telecom apologises for Auckland outage
Mon, 21st Feb 2011
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Steady progress is being made, with the majority of customers now back online, a Telecom spokesperson has said.
US launches torrent crackdown
Mon, 29th Nov 2010
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digital entertainment
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video
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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has seized over 70 domains in a major crackdown on torrent and piracy sites, citing an ongoing investigation.
Police nab Facebook burglars
Thu, 16th Sep 2010
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youtube
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investigation
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police
Nashua police have apprehended three men linked to a crime ring dubbed 'the Facebook burglars', who allegedly targeted a home based on a Facebook post.
ASB loses thousands of card details
Wed, 8th Sep 2010
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customers
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investigation
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asb bank
ASB bank warns thousands of customers of card fraud, with details possibly disclosed, according to letter from Head of Cards.
Telecom to pay $1.6 million to Vodafone, Orcon
Fri, 9th Jul 2010
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uc
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commerce commission
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orcon
Telecom has settled with the Commerce Commission for USD $1.6 million after complaints from Vodafone and Orcon about anti-competitive behaviour.
Minister orders investigation into 111
Fri, 26th Feb 2010
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government
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outage
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emergency services
The government has launched an investigation in the failure of some emergency 111 calls in Auckland this morning.
Attacks on Google linked to schools
Mon, 22nd Feb 2010
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The Aurora cyber attacks on Google and other US entities have been traced to Chinese schools, including one affiliated with the military.
US House Web sites attacked
Fri, 29th Jan 2010
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investigation
49 US Web sites of both the Democrat and Republican parties have been hacked to criticise President Obama just hours after his State of the Union address.