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NZ Couriers struck down by DoS attack

Wed, 13th Nov 2013
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The New Zealand Couriers website was the victim of a 'denial of service' botnet attack late last week, believed to be from overseas.
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Don't forget - Check Point's NZ Security Tour this week

Tue, 22nd Oct 2013
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Threats across the technology industry are evolving constantly, but thankfully for IT decision makers, so is security.
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GCSB fights back over global hacking threat

Fri, 30th Aug 2013
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GCSB counters Anonymous' threat to NZ govt, staying vigilant despite no major cyberattacks yet. Public opinion remains divided.
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Event Invite - Stop cyberattacks with Palo Alto

Wed, 10th Jul 2013
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Protect your business from cyber threats with Palo Alto's webinar on July 17, learning the lifecycle of attacks and how to stop them.
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Cyber-attacks: 5 things companies should know

Fri, 17th May 2013
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Businesses are increasingly prey to sophisticated cyber-attacks targeting intellectual property, reveals a new guide by ISACA and experts at Ernst and Young.
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Cyber threats biggest concern for IT businesses

Thu, 9th May 2013
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Survey reveals over 85% of decision-makers view cyber threats as their top business risk, amid rapidly evolving digital dangers.
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Online gamers: the new target for theft

Thu, 28th Mar 2013
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Cyber thieves target online gamers, stealing game items and personal data, prompting alerts from cybersecurity experts.
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Cyber-security: U.S. tells China to buck up

Thu, 14th Mar 2013
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U.S. demands China tackle intolerable cyber theft, amid escalating cyber-warfare tensions and refuted truce offers.
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Just put the mouse down and step away from the computer

Tue, 12th Mar 2013
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China seeks cyber peace with US, urging cooperation over conflict after hacking claims, despite US's skepticism.
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H@X! Lock up your computers, nobody's safe

Mon, 4th Mar 2013
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Evernote forces 50 million users to change their passwords following hacking attack, should the ICT industry set off the Bat Sign?.
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Hacking is a fact of life, get over it

Wed, 27th Feb 2013
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Telecom's blasé stance on rampant hacking stirs debate: Is acceptance the only way forward in the cyber crime epidemic?.
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I see your malware, and I raise you a cyber attack

Tue, 26th Feb 2013
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Malware this, cyber attack that, just another normal day in New Zealand's ICT industry according to the Labour Party.
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Repurposed malware targets Kiwi govt

Mon, 25th Feb 2013
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Malware developers fighting the dirty fight, targeting Kiwi government and other critical economic sectors across New Zealand.
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Hacked off Microsoft breached, but who's next?

Mon, 25th Feb 2013
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Malware attack which plagued Apple and Facebook now targets Microsoft, infecting a small number of its computers.
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China chins US over hacking accusations

Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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China refutes US hacking claims, deeming accusations by Mandiant as scientifically flawed amid a heated cyber espionage row.
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Security: From hunted to hunter

Tue, 12th Feb 2013
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As cyber threats evolve, traditional security measures fall short. Companies must pivot from passive defence to proactive threat hunting to stay secure.
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Symantec envisions future clouds as safe clouds

Wed, 9th Jan 2013
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In five years, companies will operate in a converged IT world of cloud, virtualisation and mobile computing where clouds are safe.
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Cybersecurity predictions for 2013

Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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From mass compromises of Wordpress to a spear-phishing attack on the White House, there is no doubt cybercriminals gained confidence and momentum in 2012.
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ISACA survey shows IT business problems

Wed, 8th Aug 2012
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ANZ tech leaders grapple with IT staffing shortages, security breaches, and strategic disconnects, a new ISACA survey reveals.
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Spam shrinks as scammers go social

Tue, 1st May 2012
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Spam declines by 32%, but cyberattacks surge as scammers exploit social networks and mobile phones, says Symantec's 2011 report.