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Xero announces new partnerships with Uber and Adobe

Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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Xero forges new alliances with Uber for Business and Adobe Sign to streamline admin tasks and boost productivity for small businesses and advisors.
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NordVPN rounds up the worst data breaches of 2018

Wed, 9th Jan 2019
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In 2018, over a billion people were impacted by data breaches. From British Airways to Marriott, NordVPN highlights the most severe security lapses.
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Uber disguised breach ransom payment as a bug bounty reward

Thu, 29th Nov 2018
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Uber fined £385,000 by UK Information Commissioner's Office for data breach that affected 2.7 million UK customers and drivers.
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Financial services must change mindset to contain cyberattacks

Thu, 31st May 2018
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CyberArk's EMEA VP discusses evolving techniques of cybercrime in the financial sector and how businesses need to think like attackers.
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Uber aims to 'elevate' its service with flying taxis

Wed, 9th May 2018
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Uber's new VTOL aircraft promise to cut down commute times and reduce traffic congestion, but safety concerns cloud their aerial ambitions.
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Uber updates bug bounty terms to stop extortion and unauthorised data collection

Tue, 1st May 2018
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Uber updates bug bounty program to include safe harbour for good faith hackers, but warns against illegal activity and extortion.
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Why NDB compliance starts with the “essential” security basics

Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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Ivanti talk about the upcoming ramifications of the Notifiable Data Breaches act, and the simple things you can do to prepare.
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Round 2: New line-up of cybersecurity maestros comment on Uber breach

Fri, 24th Nov 2017
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We covered an expert commentary story of the Uber breach - this is round 2 with Check Point, Barracuda, Digital Shadows, Mimecast, and Webroot.
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Volvo sells Uber thousands of autonomous cars

Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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Volvo to supply Uber with tens of thousands of autonomous vehicle base models by 2021, enhancing their strategic tech-partnership for self-driving future.
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BREAKING: Uber tried to sweep data breach of 57m people under the rug

Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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In October last year hackers stole the personal data of 57 million customers and drivers from Uber and it has only just emerged now.
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Experts share their opinions on Uber breach - some supportive, some scathing

Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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A number of experts have come forward to share their opinions on the huge Uber breach affecting 57m people that was kept under wraps for a year.
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LinkedIn's 2017 Global Top Companies list - did you make the cut?

Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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Schneider Electric, a global organisation that specialises in energy management and automation, is one of the companies that made the list.
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Uber cuts commuting costs with new ride share option for Aucklanders

Mon, 19th Sep 2016
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Battling traffic is one of the biggest problems for commuters, and now Aucklanders can ride share just a little easier with Uber Driver Destinations.
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Google moves in on Uber's territory with ride sharing app

Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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Google aims to undercut Uber with the launch of Waze Carpool, a real-time ride-sharing app, focusing on community-driven travel.
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Optus to give free Wi-Fi to Uber passengers

Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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Australian telco firm Optus has partnered with Uber to offer free Wi-Fi to passengers and introduce Uber as a business resource for employees.
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Christchurch, Uber has landed

Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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Uber rolls into Christchurch offering free rides, promising to shake up local transport and aid the city's rebuild.
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Tech industry invests in sustainability, looks at creating a healthy future

Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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power / energy
The consumer technology industry has a renewed focus on creating a healthier, more efficient future, and is looking at ways to advance sustainability.
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How the collaborative economy is disrupting traditional business

Fri, 7th Aug 2015
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The digital age is disrupting the traditional business model and making trust the currency of the 21st century.
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Uber eyes up Nokia's mapping service, forks out $3bn

Mon, 11th May 2015
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In a bold £2.4bn bid, Uber seeks control of Nokia's Here maps, eyeing autonomy from Google and fueling its driverless ambitions.
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More outrage after Uber cashes in on Sydney hostage crisis

Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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Uber sparks fury as it quadruples fares in Sydney amidst a hostage crisis, prioritizing profits in a city's hour of need.