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Trustwave releases facial recognition tool for pentesters
DevOps

Trustwave releases facial recognition tool for pentesters

Social Mapper takes an automated approach to searching popular social media sites for names and pictures of individuals.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Aug 2018
Facebook to bridge distances with new 'Watch Party' feature
Unified Communications

Facebook to bridge distances with new 'Watch Party' feature

Effectively, participants of a Watch Party can watch videos from anywhere (live or recorded) and interact with each other at the same time.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jul 2018
Why email still makes for a great business tool
Data Analytics

Why email still makes for a great business tool

Despite the surge of social media and new communication tools, email remains a formidable business tool due to its directness and personalisation potential.

By Guy Hanson • 5 min read • Mon, 9th Jul 2018
Antivirus solution protects privacy in the era of social media
Endpoint Protection

Antivirus solution protects privacy in the era of social media

In the wake of Cambridge Analytica's scandal, Trend Micro's Maximum Security offers a robust antivirus solution to protect privacy on social media.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018
Why cybercriminals are corrupting popular social media platforms
Cybersecurity

Why cybercriminals are corrupting popular social media platforms

Fraudsters are targeting legitimate social media platforms to create a new type of fraud market – one that has a global reach.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Sun, 6th May 2018
70% of security experts say social media should be government regulated
Cybersecurity

70% of security experts say social media should be government regulated

A survey has found the majority believe social media data collection needs to be regulated, despite having little faith in their governments.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Sat, 28th Apr 2018
Report: Is social media marketing worth the hype?
Data Analytics

Report: Is social media marketing worth the hype?

A report from Pure SEO reveals a 31.3% rise in website visits from social media in 2017, yet experts advise a diversified digital marketing approach.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
Facebook launches Data Abuse Bounty program
Digital Entertainment

Facebook launches Data Abuse Bounty program

Facebook has unveiled the Data Abuse Bounty, offering rewards to users who report misuse of data by app developers, in a bid to enhance digital security.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2018
Former Dimension Data boss joins Gather Online after investing $1 million
Social Media

Former Dimension Data boss joins Gather Online after investing $1 million

Dawson will be joining the Gather Online's board of directors as chairman, working at the company's Sydney-based headquarters.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018
Cambridge Analytica gets New Zealanders talking about data use
Data Analytics

Cambridge Analytica gets New Zealanders talking about data use

New Zealanders are questioning how their data is being used online after recent scandals, says InternetNZ CEO Jordan Carter.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018
Social media phishing on the rise as attackers experiment with tactics
Phishing

Social media phishing on the rise as attackers experiment with tactics

Phishing attacks are increasingly targeting social media platforms as cybercriminals adapt their tactics, RiskIQ's Q4 2017 report reveals.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018
Marketing and messaging trends shaping Facebook Messenger this year
Marketing Technologies

Marketing and messaging trends shaping Facebook Messenger this year

Improved group chats, realtime features, and visual messaging are just a few of the features in store for messaging app.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
Four reasons why your company should get political on social media
Social Media

Four reasons why your company should get political on social media

It's now an expectation of consumers that brands will weigh in current events and politics, and share their values.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Scams, scams, and social media: The security pain points catching Kiwis off guard
Email Security

Scams, scams, and social media: The security pain points catching Kiwis off guard

A new research report further supports the stark reality of just how many scammers are trying their luck on New Zealanders.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Jun 2018
New social media platform connects youth workforce with businesses
Social Media

New social media platform connects youth workforce with businesses

New platform BlackCap bridges gap for students by offering a professional networking space, connecting them with peers, mentors, and employers.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018
Social media campaigns secure $1million for Kiwi charities
Social Media

Social media campaigns secure $1million for Kiwi charities

Social media campaigns help New Zealand charities secure $1m in funding in less than two weeks through online community initiative.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018
Is snacking in front of the telly bad for Kiwi kids?
Digital Entertainment

Is snacking in front of the telly bad for Kiwi kids?

Growing dependence on digital devices and social media could be having a negative impact on Kiwi waistlines according to the Ministry of Health.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018