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How will tech be impacting New Zealand by 2030?
Digital Transformation

How will tech be impacting New Zealand by 2030?

Tech is already New Zealand’s third-biggest sector, with demand for software programmers rising 11 per cent a year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2018

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Singapore the sixth APEC economy to commit to responsible data sharing
Data Privacy

Singapore the sixth APEC economy to commit to responsible data sharing

Both the CBPR and PRP systems require organisations to develop and implement data protection policies that align with the APEC Privacy Framework.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Mar 2018
Microsoft pushes India towards climate change goals with new solar energy deal
Power / Energy

Microsoft pushes India towards climate change goals with new solar energy deal

Microsoft has completed its first ever solar energy deal in India, purchasing 3MW of solar-powered electricity.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2018
China reigns supreme as Asia's top source - and top target - of DDoS attacks
Crypto

China reigns supreme as Asia's top source - and top target - of DDoS attacks

China continues its reign as one of the world's most prevalent cyberattackers, taking the number two rank for the top five source countries globally.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018
Keeping data in the cloud will prevent breaches from raining down
Semiconductors

Keeping data in the cloud will prevent breaches from raining down

With competition aplenty, it is important to understand what makes the cloud secure, what are the security risks and how it fits with transformation.

By Rupert Taylor-Price • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018
Expert: Farce involving Russia's US elections breach needs resolving
Breach Prevention

Expert: Farce involving Russia's US elections breach needs resolving

Multiple US officials have announced the intelligence community had evidence that states had been compromised by Russia but didn't tell anyone.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018
Interview: Unravelling the myths of chatbot security and identity theft in banking
Unified Communications

Interview: Unravelling the myths of chatbot security and identity theft in banking

Banks in Australia are embracing artificial intelligence chatbots for customer service, but face security risks.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018
CyberSecurity Malaysia boosts server security with PSSC Labs tech
DataCentre infrastructure

CyberSecurity Malaysia boosts server security with PSSC Labs tech

CyberSecurity Malaysia has chosen US-based big data firm PSSC Labs to help secure the massive amount of cyber forensic data.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018
Google announces new data centers and offices across the US
Hyperscale

Google announces new data centers and offices across the US

Google unveils plans for new data centers and offices in 14 US states, investing USD $2.5 billion to boost services and create thousands of jobs.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2018
WhiteHawk hires top cyber talent to develop online security marketplace
Cybersecurity

WhiteHawk hires top cyber talent to develop online security marketplace

WhiteHawk has expanded its team, hiring top cyber talent and promoting Antonio Crespo to chief information officer.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2018
Singapore MINDEF's Bug Bounty Challenge nets 32 vulnerabilities in three weeks
Crowdsourcing

Singapore MINDEF's Bug Bounty Challenge nets 32 vulnerabilities in three weeks

The Singapore Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) handed out more than S$14,000 in bounties to 17 hackers as part of the Bug Bounty Challenge.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
Trintech reinforces APAC presence with new data center
Hyperscale

Trintech reinforces APAC presence with new data center

Trintech's customers in the APAC region will supposedly experience several benefits including better performance.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2018
Smart city technology investment to reach US$80bil this year – IDC
Smart Cities

Smart city technology investment to reach US$80bil this year – IDC

Intelligent traffic and transit and fixed visual surveillance are the two largest use cases in terms of worldwide spending.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2018
NSW govt backs Sydney software company to create 95 jobs
EduTech

NSW govt backs Sydney software company to create 95 jobs

NSW for Jobs has allocated a loan to Momentum Cloud with the software company aiming to create nearly 100 jobs in Australia over the next five years.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018
United States hot on heels of North Korea's Hidden Cobra malware
Malware

United States hot on heels of North Korea's Hidden Cobra malware

The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) is honing in on the North Korean Government's activities known as HIDDEN COBRA.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2018
Microsoft Dynamics brandjacked in latest wave of email scams
Email Security

Microsoft Dynamics brandjacked in latest wave of email scams

Microsoft Dynamics is one of the latest applications to have its branding mimicked through phishing attacks that collect Microsoft login credentials.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2018
Malware attacks could be linked with Asia's geopolitical events - report
Email Security

Malware attacks could be linked with Asia's geopolitical events - report

Cyber attacks and geopolitical events in Asia may go hand in hand, according to Comodo's first annual Global Malware Report for 2017.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2018
NZ & AU join international condemnation against Russia for NotPetya attack
Government Communications Security Bureau

NZ & AU join international condemnation against Russia for NotPetya attack

The New Zealand and Australian Governments have condemned Russia for the NotPetya cyber attack that caused global damage.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2018