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Bogus Chrome extension hosts malware

Tue, 20th Apr 2010
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Spammers are targeting Google Chrome users this week,<br />infecting their systems with malware through a fake browser extension.
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Report: YouTube draining corporate bandwidth

Tue, 20th Apr 2010
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YouTube videos now consume 10% of corporate bandwidth, outpacing all other internet usage, reveals Network Box report.
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Israel bans the iPad

Fri, 16th Apr 2010
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Israel enforces an iPad ban over concerns its wireless signals might disrupt other devices, affecting tourists and local app developers.
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Yahoo CTO steps down

Mon, 12th Apr 2010
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After joining the company in February 2008, Chief Technology Officer Aristotle Balogh has resigned for personal reasons.
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Greenpeace fires data centre power warning

Wed, 31st Mar 2010
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Apple, Microsoft, Yahoo and Facebook have been called upon to power their data centres with renewable energy sources.
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Google & Yahoo slam Aussie net filter

Thu, 25th Mar 2010
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Google and Yahoo criticise Australia's planned internet filter, warning it's overly broad and could hinder access to crucial information.
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‘Super site’ for events

Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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The Eventfinder and NZLive sites will combine their 162,000 and 85,000 visitors per month respectively under the Eventfinder name.
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New botnet makes huge impact

Fri, 19th Feb 2010
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A massive botnet infection affecting 75,000 systems in 2500<br />organisations around the world has been discovered by a US computer security<br />firm.
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NetApp’s role in Avatar

Wed, 3rd Feb 2010
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Avatar generates record-breaking amount of data, forcing Weta Digital to partner with NetApp for innovative storage solution.
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A perfect storm: forces propelling the cloud

Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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In the face of mounting economic and social pressures, businesses are shifting towards cloud computing, spurred by the demand for agility and efficiency.
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Shop with confidence

Fri, 1st Jan 2010
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As online shopping grows, safeguarding yourself from scams and disappointment is crucial. Martin Cocker of NetSafe offers vital tips to shop safely online.
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Time to Hit the Road

Fri, 1st Jan 2010
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With bags packed and neighbours alerted, it’s time to embark on your long-awaited holiday. Make the most of your escape with our curated tips and websites.
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Offshoring call centres and empowering women

Wed, 9th Dec 2009
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Catriona Wallace champions offshoring at the CCiNZ conference, highlighting its empowerment of women in developing nations.
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Time to change your password?

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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Email-based scams are the current attack of choice for phishers, and have prompted widespread warnings about being too casual with your passwords.
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The cold war in cyberspace

Wed, 18th Nov 2009
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Growing signs of a “cyber cold war” as cyber attacks become politically motivated instead of financially motivated, says security firm McAfee.
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Hacked accounts commence phishing scam

Mon, 12th Oct 2009
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The hacked accounts of Hotmail, Gmail and Yahoo users are being used to send phishing spam, reports security company Websense.
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Phishing scam prompts Webmail alert

Mon, 12th Oct 2009
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Users of Web-based email services such as Gmail and Hotmail are being urged to update their passwords as a major email phishing scam continues to spread.
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Hotmail blocks access to compromised accounts

Mon, 12th Oct 2009
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Hotmail has taken the step of blocking access to accounts compromised in the recent phishing attack which saw users' details posted online.
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Google your family tree - Book Review

Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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Google Your Family Tree offers guidance to novice and seasoned genealogists, detailing how to leverage Google's tools for ancestral research.
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Creating a flexible work environment

Thu, 1st Jan 2009
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Unified communications technology is providing a new, flexible working environment and helping achieve work-life balance.