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Open data may fuel more cybercrime in 2022 - security firm
Enabling data to move more easily between organisations will undoubtedly lead to more crime, says a cybersecurity firm.
Battling to watch the Black Caps on Spark
Opinion: Blame the Stone Age fan who is not up with technology - that seems to be the thinking to deal with fans struggling to stream the Black Caps' latest Test, Hamish Bidwell writes.
Apple becomes first company to hit $US3 trillion market value
Investors seem confident the iPhone maker will keep launching best-selling products as it explores new markets such as automated cars and virtual reality.
TikTok overtakes Google as most used internet site
TikTok overtook other online giants in 2021, including Google, Facebook and Netflix, becoming the most viewed website.
Russian court fines Google and Meta platforms
Google has been fined $US98 million by a Moscow court for repeated failures to delete illegal content, setting a first in Russia.
Health Ministry to plug cybersecurity gaps with $75m fund
Over the next three years, the budget funding will help hospitals and primary and community health organisations improve their cybersecurity.
Issy Beech: how to be online and also be happy
Self-confessed "reformed device addict" Issy Beech gives us tips from her new book How to Be Online and Also Be Happy. Audio
More than $1m sought in refunds for power and broadband customers
The Commerce Commission is seeking more than $1 million in refunds for Orcon and Slingshot customers, after alleging the companies failed to disclose early termination fees.
Facebook exposes spy firms accused of targeting thousands on its platforms
Facebook owner Meta Platforms is calling out half a dozen private surveillance companies for hacking or other abuses targeted at 50,000 people across its platforms.
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
Owner and managing director of Vertech IT Services, Daniel Watson talks to Jesse about the best tech you can give this Christmas. He also mentions that you need to check availability of stock due to… Audio
Software flaw 'being actively exploited', CERT NZ warns
The Apache Logging security team has rated the security impact rating of the vulnerability, also known as Log4Shell, as critical. Audio
Young entrepreneur’s death sparks media backlash
The recent death of entrepreneur Jake Millar - at the age of 26 - prompted an angry backlash against the media - over coverage of his failed venture Unfiltered. Some in business cited tall poppy… Audio
Young entrepreneur’s death sparks media backlash
The recent death of entrepreneur Jake Millar - at the age of 26 - prompted an angry backlash against the media - over coverage of his failed venture Unfiltered. Some in business cited tall poppy…
AudioRohingya sue Facebook for $150bn over Myanmar hate speech
Dozens of Rohingya refugees in the UK and US have sued Facebook, accusing the social media giant of allowing hate speech against them to spread.
NZers lost $3.3m in three months thanks to scams
If you've recently been financially stung by a malware attack, phishing scam or having your credit details stolen, you're not alone.
According to the latest CERT NZ quarterly survey, New Zealanders… Audio
The Panel with Ruwani Perera and Phil O'Reilly (Part 1)
Panellists Ruwani Perera and Phil O'Reilly discuss the first weekend of the new Covid traffic light system, the newly revealed Nation Party caucus lineup and the popularity of Anti-vaccine accounts on… Audio
When the chips are down, a kiwi company cashes in
A global shortage of microchips may not be good for your Christmas present list, but one New Zealand company is cashing in. Audio
When the chips are down, a kiwi company cashes in
A global shortage of microchips may not be good for your Christmas present list, but one New Zealand company is cashing in.
AudioWhat do Kiwi kids want to be when they grow up?
It seems most are angling to be the next titans of e-commerce or stars of online streaming and gaming.
The insta business scheme raising red flags
An international multi-level marketing scheme operating in New Zealand uses social media influencers to entice people to enter a complex financial world they know nothing about. Audio