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Does automation trump professionals when it comes to hacking?

Automated software should be considered for security testing internal systems, according to Ixia. Hiring hackers can be expensive.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Apr 2016

F-Secure

Drive-by downloads proving popular amongst hackers

Hackers are favouring drive-by downloads to bypass email attachment aversion, exploiting links to access personal data, F-Secure warns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Oct 2015

Centrify

A third of IT leaders would hack for $2000 or less

IT managers could be swayed to turn to hacking for as little as a couple thousand dollars, according new research from Centrify.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2015

Network Infrastructure

Blurred lines putting enterprise security at risk

Dell says with BYOD, social media and a 'booming' hackers market, privacy in the workplace is more important than ever before.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2015

Gaming

Was Facebook hacked last night?

Facebook and Instagram went down for an hour, sending hipsters, humble braggers and creeps into a panic. #socialmediameltdown2015.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2015

Distributed Denial of Service

Anonymous threatens cyber-revenge after Paris terror attack

In response to the Charlie Hebdo massacre, Anonymous has announced a cyber war on jihadists, vowing to shut down terror-linked accounts.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2015

Virtual Private Networks

AVG steps up its Wi-Fi security offerings

AVG has launched a new version of the AVG Wi-Fi Assistant, an Android app that protects users from Wi-Fri tracking and hacking.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2014

Gaming

Calling all hackers... Wellington Hackathon fast approaching

On November 1-2, geeks, freaks, and residents are coming together to hack Wellington City in the heart of Miramar, Wellington's creative suburb.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2014

Unified Communications

Could the next election be hacked?

This year's election has been and gone, however the debate over New Zealand's cyber security and surveillance is still a hot topic.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2014

Gaming

Free invite - Hack for good in Auckland next month

Join HACKAKL:Transport in Auckland, 24-25 May, for a civic hackathon aiming to innovate for good. Open to all keen on crafting solutions with open data.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2014

Hacking

Cyber-security: U.S. tells China to buck up

U.S. demands China tackle intolerable cyber theft, amid escalating cyber-warfare tensions and refuted truce offers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2013

Hacking

Just put the mouse down and step away from the computer

China seeks cyber peace with US, urging cooperation over conflict after hacking claims, despite US's skepticism.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2013

Unified Communications

H@X! Lock up your computers, nobody's safe

Evernote forces 50 million users to change their passwords following hacking attack, should the ICT industry set off the Bat Sign?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2013

Unified Communications

Telco group issues fraud warning for businesses

Businesses are urged to secure their PABX phone systems as a surge in hacking has left some companies with phone bills hundreds of thousands high, warns TCF.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2011

LulzSec strikes The Sun

LulzSec reneges on quitting, hacks The Sun to post fake story on Murdoch's death amid News Corp's ongoing phone-hacking scandal.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2011

Cybersecurity

Teenager arrested in hacking case

The arrest may have little impact on the group's activities, as it is unlikely any one person has a significant influence over the group.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2011

Phishing

'Hacker resistant' password authentication

In response to rising high-profile cyber breaches, a British firm unveils Pin+, a pattern-based system aiming to provide robust, hacker-resistant passwords.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2011