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SentinelLabs uncovers CyberVolk hacktivist operations
Last month
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
SentinelLabs has unveiled a report on CyberVolk, detailing the hacktivist group's ransomware activities and connections within the cybercrime ecosystem.
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Unveiling the future of hacktivism: Check Point Software report 2023
Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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healthtech
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anonymous
Check Point Software unveils insights into the future of hacktivism in 2023, warning about state-sponsored threats.
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Interview: Former Anonymous member turns his talents toward SMB security
Mon, 20th Aug 2018
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mssp
Adam Bennett discusses his Anonymous origins, the state of cyber threats in Australia, and what his new company Red Piranha is all about.
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​Can you ever be truly anonymous online?
Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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vpns
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encryption
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cryptocurrency
Online anonymity is elusive; NordVPN's guide reveals how Bitcoin, encrypted emails, and VPNs could beef up your privacy.
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Hacktivists: Good guys or bad guys?
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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cybersecurity
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ipsos
Global citizens are conflicted on hacktivist groups, with some believing they break laws while others see them as defenders of accountability.
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Opinion: How the Paris attacks won the internet
Fri, 16th Jan 2015
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stuff
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new zealand herald
The problem is that mainstream media dictates what we care about. We are all suckers. I take it the Ebola crisis is over now?.
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Anonymous threatens cyber-revenge after Paris terror attack
Mon, 12th Jan 2015
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hackers
In response to the Charlie Hebdo massacre, Anonymous has announced a cyber war on jihadists, vowing to shut down terror-linked accounts.
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Facebook jumps on the anonymity bandwagon with new Rooms app
Fri, 24th Oct 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Facebook launches Rooms app, encouraging anonymous conversations about shared interests without needing a real name or account.
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Aussie police make double 'Anonymous' arrests...
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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anonymous
Australian Federal Police will allege in court that the two men claimed to be members of the online issue motivated group 'Anonymous'.
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Sssh... I have a Secret
Wed, 14th May 2014
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uc
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data privacy
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apps
Secret, the latest viral app, lets users post anonymous thoughts without judgement. Created by ex-Google and Square employees, it promises true anonymity.
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Slack IT approach risks Kiwi companies
Thu, 5th Sep 2013
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cybersecurity
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government
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ict
Laissez-fare approach to wireless IT networks exposes Kiwis to cyber criminals, industrial espionage and ‘hacktivists’...
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NZ ministers added to hit list for global hacker to attack
Tue, 3rd Sep 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
You Protested. Your Government did not listen. We have gathered intelligence on those responsible: John Phillip Key, Peter Dunne, Bill English….
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GCSB fights back over global hacking threat
Fri, 30th Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
GCSB counters Anonymous' threat to NZ govt, staying vigilant despite no major cyberattacks yet. Public opinion remains divided.
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Global hacker fires warnings at NZ govt
Wed, 28th Aug 2013
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government
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anonymous
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gcsb
To the government of New Zealand: you have our full attention and we are watching your every move. Consider yourself warned.
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Twitter hacked - up to 250,000 accounts compromised
Sat, 2nd Feb 2013
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encryption
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martech
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cybersecurity
Twitter blogged yesterday that an attack took place over 'just a few moments' before it was noticed by Twitter staff and shut it down.
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New Zealand's Enterprise Tech Summary: Week ending Sat 2nd Feb 2013
Sat, 2nd Feb 2013
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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personal computing devices
Another exciting week has wrapped up here at NZET, Here's a summary of the news stories that were biggest in NZ this week.
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Kiwi food for thought
Sun, 1st Jan 2012
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cloud services
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facebook
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twitter
New Zealand's Ben Liebert has launched stringsof.me, a social media site prompting daily reflections and creating a unique digital diary.
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Sony clarifies late notification of PSN intrusion
Wed, 27th Apr 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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anonymous
Sony breaks silence on delayed PSN hack alert, cites forensic delay in understanding the data breach's full impact on users.
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Sony: PSN user info compromised
Wed, 27th Apr 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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anonymous
Sony warns PSN users their data may have been stolen in a major security breach, urges monitoring of credit card activity.
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Use your iPhone to dodge parking officers
Thu, 29th Jul 2010
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anonymous
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gps
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features
Stay one step ahead of parking officers with ParkPatrol's latest iPhone update, leveraging GPS and push notifications to dodge fines worldwide.