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Will the iPhone X's Face ID be hackable? Security expert weighs in

Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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The iPhone X's facial recognition technologies have been called into question by a security consultant who claims that no tech is ever unbeatable.
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The ethics of automation: Is it bad to automate my entire job?

Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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Automating yourself out of a job, if done through the right channels and in a responsible way, could be the best move of your career.
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Learn how to learn, find global opportunities - Xero CEO

Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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Xero CEO Rod Drury inspires Hawke's Bay youths with tales of tech hub potential and the power of continuous learning.
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AI may have your health and finances on record before the year is out

Thu, 20th Jul 2017
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Here's how artificial intelligence and deep learning are moving from buzzwords to revenue-generating endeavours...
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Estonia and Luxembourg sign off on world-first 'data embassy'

Mon, 17th Jul 2017
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Estonia has proven yet again why the tiny country of 1.3 million people is considered a 'trail-blazer' when it comes to technology.
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OVH raises €400 million to accelerate global data centre growth

Wed, 12th Jul 2017
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​OVH has signalled its intentions for the future with a huge funding round to support its strategic developments & continued growth around the world.
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Why smart contracts on the blockchain aren't viable for businesses yet - Gartner

Tue, 11th Jul 2017
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Smart contracts within blockchain platforms have a lot to offer, but the immaturity of the technology makes them a potential vulnerability for now.
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The three Rs of enterprise security: Rotate, repave, and repair

Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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No organisation regularly repaves their services or applications from a known, good state, leading to vulnerable servers for more than five months.
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Encryption with backdoors? Internet advocates call out Five Eyes leaders for 'shortsighted' tactics

Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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Even if measures to restrict strong encryption access are put in place, adversaries will switch to new tools crafted without the Five Eyes network.
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Christchurch couple launch Kickstarter to make South Island's first cat café a reality

Thu, 29th Jun 2017
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Husband and wife team Alyssa O'Connor and Nate Ball have raised $13,000 towards the $25,000 they need to get the cafe off the ground.
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'Iron Twilight' hacker group might be part of the Russian Government

Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
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The net is closing on the notorious hacker group Iron Twilight as evidence points to links in Russian Government .
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Diversity & inclusion has to be woven into business DNA

Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
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The point is to establish data-driven decision making on a daily basis for hiring, promotion, development, rewards and teamwork.
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Is your mobile strategy healthy? Get ahead, know your anatomy

Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
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Revitalise your business's mobile pulse with Lenovo's 'Anatomy of a Healthy Mobile Strategy' guide, ensuring comprehensive vitality.
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ICIT: The Know Your Enemies 3.0 Advanced Persistent Threat Advisory is finally here

Wed, 29th Mar 2017
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China and Russia are by far the most active and they sponsor the most prevalent and the most sophisticated adversaries.
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Welivesecurity reports new crypto-ransomware hitting macOS

Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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Crypto-ransomware campaign for Mac targets users with fake patcher applications distributed via BitTorrent sites.
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Check Point joins Cyber Threat Alliance alongside global security heavyweights

Tue, 21st Feb 2017
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Check Point is the sixth member in the global Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA), alongside Cisco, Fortinet, Intel Security, Palo Alto Networks and Symantec.
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Palo Alto Networks: Second wave of Shamoon 2 attacks identified

Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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This latest attack materially impacts one of the primary countermeasures employed against wiper attacks: Virtual Desktop Interface snapshots.
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Artificial Intelligence: Out of the futurists' lab, into the real world of networks and cybersecurity

Fri, 13th Jan 2017
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Artificial Intelligence to the rescue! AI is widely seen by scientists, vendors and even enterprise IT professionals as the next step in cyber defense.
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12 easy ways IT businesses can increase efficiency and cut costs

Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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IT firms can boost their bottom lines with our savvy guide: 12 simple steps to enhance efficiency and slash costs effortlessly.
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Do you know if your child is being cyberbullied? These are the red flags

Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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ESET has put together a list of indicators that help parents recognise whether their offspring are being cyberbullied.