Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) stories
RAD project marks impressive 2023 with donations & accolades
Mon, 4th Dec 2023
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devops
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software development
In 2023, the Recycle A Device (RAD) project achieved remarkable milestones, including donating 2,374 laptops and winning notable accolades.
Scammers targeting Government call centres
Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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uc
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email security
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cybersecurity
The warning comes after several Government contact centre operators received calls from overseas callers pestering them for information about staff.
Trans-Tasman partnership rallies against spam
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
The Department of Internal Affairs and ACMA are teaming up to combat spam and cybercrime across New Zealand and Australia.
Warning: Ransomware email campaign on a rampage
Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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malware
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ransomware
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breach prevention
Official alert: a severe ransomware email scheme masquerading as job applications threatens to encrypt UK IT systems.
Telecom joins internet child porn filter
Wed, 3rd Nov 2010
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telstraclear
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orcon
Telecom is joining the government's internet filter aimed at stopping access to sites hosting images of child sexual abuse.
Anti-spam update
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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uc
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government
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telstraclear
Spam complaints in New Zealand are on the decline, thanks to rigorous enforcement of anti-spam laws, with high-profile cases raising public awareness.
Man jailed for child porn
Fri, 30th Oct 2009
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uc
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dia
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distributors
A Christchurch baker, Jeremy Grant Bourne, was jailed for 20 months today for possessing and distributing child sexual abuse images.