Elections stories - Page 2
Next Govt must deal with NZ's tech industry skills shortage
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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tuanz
TUANZ has called on whoever makes up the next Government to deal with our tech industry skills shortage by developing pathways to attract diverse talent.
TUANZ calls on next Govt to ensure users are at centre of AI
Fri, 1st Sep 2023
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TUANZ calls on next Government to prioritize users in AI development, warning of risks such as biased algorithms and eroding trust in technology.
How businesses can prepare for the federal election’s market impacts
Wed, 27th Jul 2022
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economy
Election results can have significant impacts on the Australian economy. Here's what Corpay suggests businesses should be thinking about.
Avoid the sugar high: Making the most of the government's SMB digital sweetener
Wed, 8th Jun 2022
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paas
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Australian SMBs urged to make strategic, long-term investments in digital technology, rather than rushing into short-term budget measures.
InternetNZ urges political parties to commit to digital inclusion action plan
Fri, 25th Sep 2020
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internetnz
InternetNZ urges NZ political parties to sign its five-point plan for digital inclusion ahead of the election.
NZ tech exports to reach $16 billion before 2030
Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
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nztech
New Zealand's tech industry could become the country's largest export industry by 2030, says NZTech CEO Graeme Muller.
Microsoft NZ rolls out free AccountGuard service ahead of general election
Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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email security
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microsoft
Ahead of New Zealand’s general election, Microsoft NZ unveils its free AccountGuard service to protect political entities and NGOs from cyber threats.
Voter vulnerabilities: Cybersecurity risks impact national elections
Fri, 17th May 2019
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online voting
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malwarebytes
The outcome of elections have an enormous impact on the political and cultural landscape of any democratic society.
Facebook fights fake news ahead of Africa elections
Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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whatsapp
Facebook Africa is deploying local fact-checkers and improving digital literacy to combat misinformation ahead of elections across the continent.
Jigsaw launches DDoS protection for EU political organisations
Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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ddos
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google
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elections
Google's parent company Jigsaw is offering DDoS protection to European political organisations amid concerns of attacks during the upcoming elections.
Voter databases available on the dark web - report
Wed, 31st Oct 2018
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ddos
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endpoint protection
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edr
A Carbon Black threat report has revealed that destructive cyberattacks are increasing ahead of 2018 US midterm elections.
Leveling the playing field: Why clean data makes for clean elections
Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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data protection
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vault systems
It may sound extreme, but when you consider that almost two years on we are still picking up the pieces of a U.S. election data scandal….
Malaysians urged to watch out for clickbait and 'fake news' as election season approaches
Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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phishing
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email security
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Quann Malaysia is warning Malaysians to be vigilant and watch for clickbait phishing links as the 14th Malaysian General Elections get closer.
Expert: Farce involving Russia’s US elections breach needs resolving
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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Multiple US officials have announced the intelligence community had evidence that states had been compromised by Russia but didn't tell anyone.
APAC Cybersecurity trends ahead: The costs of connection
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
The generally perilous state of affairs in the Internet-of-Things (IoT) arena presents a host of challenges of its own.
Surge in support for Labour party from small businesses
Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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financial systems
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accounting systems
‘Jacindamaina’ has seen a dramatic rise in support for Labour, according to the latest research by accounting software provider MYOB.
State-sponsored election hacks are acts of cyber warfare - survey
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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venafi
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security vulnerabilities
78% of respondents said they would deem an act as cyber war if a nation-state was behind a successful or attempted hack of another country’s election.
Want to cause chaos? ICIT says hacking elections is easy
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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Hackers at DEFCON were able to exploit vulnerabilities in voting machines in a matter of minutes - ICIT breaks down just how easy it is.
Xero: As NZ's General Election looms, SMBs voice concern about tax rates
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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healthtech
With New Zealand’s General Election little more than seven weeks away, small businesses are concerned how the outcome will impact their tax rates.
Web petition wants students to become informed voters
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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elections
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politics
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youth vote
Could lowering the voting age and giving young people political skills make an impact on youth voting? Could be a great class discussion.