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Hacking stories - Page 5

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Sententia talks IoT hacking, surveillance & modem backdoors at ASIAL Conference
Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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At the Security Exhibition and ASIAL conference, Sententia's Tony Vizza discussed the ease of hacking and how to fight back.
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Arbor Networks ponders what triggered the DBE hack - and how attackers did it
Thu, 20th Jul 2017
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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Questions abound on what triggered recent DBE website hacking and Arbor Networks ponders on possible tactics used.
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Inside NZ's 'ethical hacking' firm and its quest to make systems safer
Mon, 26th Jun 2017
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microsoft
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New Zealand's first ethical hacking company warns of zero-day vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer.
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How education can avoid being the next hacking target
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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US tech firm offers crucial cyber security tips for educational institutions facing rising threats, urging a balance between connectivity and protection.
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Hooligans! Mexican bike gang charged with hacking Jeep Wranglers
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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cybersecurity
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Nine members of a Mexican-based motorcycle gang have been charged with stealing 150 Jeep Wranglers worth at least $US 4.5 million.
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Gemalto's perspective: Hacking for the greater good
Mon, 29th May 2017
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cybersecurity
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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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ransomware
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cryptocurrency
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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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
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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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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data privacy
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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 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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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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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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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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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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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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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online shopping
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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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elections
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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
In the ever-evolving realm of cybersecurity, these 10 essential gadgets empower white hat hackers to uncover vulnerabilities and enhance defences.
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Yahoo breach news is shocking but not surprising - what to do now?
Wed, 28th Sep 2016
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yahoo
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Identity proofing is clearly a top global fraud issue. What can organisations who need to prove electronic identities do to overcome this issue?.