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Anonymous online threat made to University of Otago
Online message boards

Anonymous online threat made to University of Otago

The NZ Police are urging students and staff to take extra care on Wednesday following a threat via an anonymous online message board.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2015
Finalists named in Samsung Springboard competition
Samsung

Finalists named in Samsung Springboard competition

Eight finalists have been named in the Samsung Springboard competition, drawn from more than 80 applications, Samsung and The Icehouse announced.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 5th Oct 2015
Kiwis are still texting and driving, five years on
Texting

Kiwis are still texting and driving, five years on

The NZ Police is concerned at a rising number of people being caught while distracted by their phone, despite legislation being in place since 2009.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2015
Smart home technology: New battle ground in real estate wars?
Smart Home

Smart home technology: New battle ground in real estate wars?

Kiwis are snapping up smart-home technology according to a new survey – but it's not necessarily to benefit themselves.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2015
Police warning Kiwis about extortion on sex websites
Online dating

Police warning Kiwis about extortion on sex websites

Waikato Police warn users of adult internet sites of potential extortion as fraudsters prey on New Zealanders, demanding cash for explicit footage.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2015
Neighbourly and AMI team up to store contents info
Insurance

Neighbourly and AMI team up to store contents info

sponsored by AMI, Kiwi community website Neighbourly has launched the Home Contents Locker enabling members to store crucial contents information.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2015
More Kiwis heading online for government services
Department of Internal Affairs

More Kiwis heading online for government services

New Zealanders are increasingly using the government's online services, with over 45% of transactions completed digitally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2015
Police and schools - staying safe online
Schools

Police and schools - staying safe online

Partnerships between schools and police are crucial for the safety of students, says New Zealand Schools Trustees Association.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2015

Global Stories

Police stories

Online scams still happening, Police warn
Email Security

Online scams still happening, Police warn

Kiwi public warned as scams increase. Canterbury Police urge vigilance against online and email scams. Detective Sergeant highlights vulnerability of elderly.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2015
Kiwis falling victim to 'intimate' Skype scams, warns NZ Police
Unified Communications

Kiwis falling victim to 'intimate' Skype scams, warns NZ Police

New Zealand Police urge extreme online caution after six Kiwi men fall victim to intimate Skype blackmail scams in the past month.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2015
In real life: Rise of the machines
Robotics

In real life: Rise of the machines

Sometimes real life has a habit of mimicking Hollywood. Recent events however, could signal the chilling beginning of a robopocalypse.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Sep 2015
Aussie Police implement facial recognition software
Digital Signage

Aussie Police implement facial recognition software

NT Police harness NEC's cutting-edge facial recognition tech to bolster crime-fighting efforts and enhance public safety.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2015
Scammers pose as Microsoft employees to scam NZ residents
Email Security

Scammers pose as Microsoft employees to scam NZ residents

Fraudsters posing as Microsoft employees have scammed two Alexandra residents out of thousands of dollars, the New Zealand Police have reported.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2015
D-Link: How WiFi cameras can protect homes
Surveillance

D-Link: How WiFi cameras can protect homes

Enhance home security with D-Link's Wi-Fi cameras, offering homeowners peace of mind while travelling, says MD Graeme Reardon.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2015
Shadow IT: Bringing business benefits despite security concerns
Cloud Access Security Broker

Shadow IT: Bringing business benefits despite security concerns

Instead of seeing shadow IT as a major problem, more chief information security officers (CISOs) are seeing the business benefits of the phenomenon.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2015
Salient Eye app catches Kapiti Coast thief
Breach Prevention

Salient Eye app catches Kapiti Coast thief

Salient Eye, a free Android home security app, has helped a family in Wellington catch an intruder trying to break into their home.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Police stories

ACSC: Australia under 'undeniable, unrelenting' cyber threat
Cybersecurity

ACSC: Australia under 'undeniable, unrelenting' cyber threat

Australian organisations face 'undeniable, unrelenting' cyber threats that continue to grow according to the Australian Cyber Security Centre.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2015