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Hacking stories - Page 4

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Gemalto's perspective: Hacking for the greater good
Mon, 29th May 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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gemalto
Ethical hackers are now one of the most important and effective tools at strengthening collective security and making the cyber landscape safe.
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Pirates of the Caribbean film held ransom by, well.. pirates
Tue, 16th May 2017
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malware
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cloud services
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ransomware
The hackers have demanded an enormous undisclosed amount of money be paid in Bitcoin. Disney apparently refuses to pay, and is working with the FBI.
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Epic hacker fail: An exclusive look at the Netflix hack with ESET
Thu, 4th May 2017
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malware
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video
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digital entertainment
We chatted with ESET’s senior research fellow Nick Fitzgerald for an expert's views on what the Netflix hack means for the future of streaming.
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Film Review: The Fate of the Furious
Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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cartech
Thrilling ride with 'The Fate of the Furious'; a spectacular feast of action that leaves viewers yearning for another watch!.
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'Smart' vibrator allows strangers to watch
Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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smart home
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technology gifts
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privacy
Apparently the Svakom Siime Eye, an internet-connected sex toy with a built in camera, is laughably easy to hack.
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Espionage expert offers five viewpoints on state-sponsored hacking
Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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carbon black
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hacking
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ndi
Carbon Black sits down with former CIA operative Eric O'Neill to talk state sponsored attacks and why the ANZ regions is probably not a future target.
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Kid hacker hijacks 160,000 printers around the world as a warning
Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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printing
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document management
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ecm
The culprit was in fact an 18 year old British high-school student, interested in cyber security and the seemingly trivial defences of printers.
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Fortinet asks: Planning a merger? It’s time for a cybersecurity upgrade
Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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firewall
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network management
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network security
M&A activity can offer CFOs a unique opportunity to ramp up cybersecurity levels with greater investment and integration.
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Watch out for 'The Wolf': Mr Robot star turns device hacker in new HP web series
Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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endpoint protection
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edr
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hp
HP is kicking off a global cybersecurity awareness campaign and who better to take centre stage than the star of the hit hacker TV series, Mr Robot.
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Connected car hacking: Who’s to blame?
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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ces
As cars become tech hubs, the blame for hacking these connected vehicles shifts between manufacturers and third-party computer systems.
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Hackers are polishing their skills while Kiwis get complacent
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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cloud services
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
New Zealanders are not learning from their mistakes when it comes to cybercrime, warns a new report from Norton by Symantec.
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Tips to ensure your website is not bait this online shopping season
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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cios
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online shopping
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secureworks
Australians will spend around $7 billion online in the lead-up to Christmas. With this much money on the line, security is essential.
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Cyber hacking lessons from the U.S. election
Fri, 11th Nov 2016
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gartner
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elections
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hacking
Nation state actors, specifically Russia, meddling in US electoral systems is the most serious issue of this election, says Gartner analyst.
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10 gadgets every white hat hacker needs in their toolkit
Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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cybersecurity
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hacking
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chip
Essential hacker hardware: Top 10 must-have gadgets for ethical hacking pros unveiled.
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Yahoo breach news is shocking but not surprising - what to do now?
Wed, 28th Sep 2016
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gartner
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yahoo
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hacking
Identity proofing is clearly a top global fraud issue. What can organisations who need to prove electronic identities do to overcome this issue?.
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Yahoo's data hack nightmare continues
Wed, 28th Sep 2016
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yahoo
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hacking
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spark
The fact that Yahoo may have known about the breach for a number of months before alerting the public shows why we need mandatory breach notification.
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Auckland teens to compete in junior hackathon contest
Mon, 19th Sep 2016
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manukau institute of technology
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hacking
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ndi
Auckland teens set to compete in junior hackathon, designing their own computer games mentored by industry experts.
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Hacking a risk to all businesses, no matter the size
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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cybersecurity
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aura information security
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hacking
Hacking threat looms large for all firms, Aura Security warns, following recent NZ school breaches.
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Symantec: How Instagram accounts were hacked & altered to promote adult dating spam
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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symantec
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instagram
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hacking
Symantec comments on the influx of fake Instagram profiles luring users to adult dating sites. Now Instagram's being hacked to promote adult spam.
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Phishers no more - Xero's latest update revealed
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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accounting systems
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phishing
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email security
Hackers are gaining entry into email accounts and altering the bank details in invoices before sending to an unassuming client.
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Banks 'could do more' as another email scam targets Kiwis
Mon, 30th May 2016
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kiwibank
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consumer nz
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hacking
Hackers are getting access to email accounts and altering bank account numbers on invoices before they reach the client, according to Consumer NZ.
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Does automation trump professionals when it comes to hacking?
Thu, 28th Apr 2016
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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ixia
Automated software should be considered for security testing internal systems, according to Ixia. Hiring hackers can be expensive.
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Drive-by downloads proving popular amongst hackers
Thu, 8th Oct 2015
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cios
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f-secure
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drive-by dowloads
Hackers shift tactics, opting for stealthy 'drive-by downloads' to bypass email vigilance, warns F-Secure.
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A third of IT leaders would hack for $2000 or less
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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centrify
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cios
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hacking
IT managers could be swayed to turn to hacking for as little as a couple thousand dollars, according new research from Centrify.