Social Media stories - Page 13
Exclusive: Why social media platforms are so vulnerable to cyber threats
Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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Social media platforms are increasingly at risk of cyber threats, with six breaches in 2018 exposing over 56% of compromised records globally.
Google shutting down Google+ after covering up privacy bug
Tue, 9th Oct 2018
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Google’s management was aware of the bug but chose not to share it with the public to avoid scrutiny by regulators.
Social media key to understanding sustainable tourism
Tue, 2nd Oct 2018
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Social media and AI to reveal international visitors' thoughts on sustainable tourism in New Zealand. Canterbury research group aims to gain insights.
Study finds social media for businesses is more than just marketing
Wed, 19th Sep 2018
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digital marketing
A Hootsuite study reveals that businesses leveraging social media reap benefits beyond marketing, including community engagement and market insights.
Trustwave releases facial recognition tool for pentesters
Thu, 9th Aug 2018
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surveillance
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biometrics
Social Mapper takes an automated approach to searching popular social media sites for names and pictures of individuals.
How to secure your business against social media hijacking
Wed, 8th Aug 2018
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social media
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proofpoint
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hacking
Australian businesses and organisations’ widespread use of social media puts them at high risk of being hacked.
Facebook to bridge distances with new ‘Watch Party’ feature
Fri, 27th Jul 2018
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social media
Effectively, participants of a Watch Party can watch videos from anywhere (live or recorded) and interact with each other at the same time.
Social media cafes and bubble tea - 'Instagrammable spaces' are coming
Tue, 24th Jul 2018
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instagram
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social media
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design thinking
Starting from the end of July, New Zealand will have its own new prototype ‘social media’ café designed specifically for social media lovers.
Why email still makes for a great business tool
Mon, 9th Jul 2018
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Despite the surge of social media and new communication tools, email remains a formidable business tool due to its directness and personalisation potential.
Scams, scams, and social media: The security pain points catching Kiwis off guard
Wed, 13th Jun 2018
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email security
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
A new research report further supports the stark reality of just how many scammers are trying their luck on New Zealanders.
Antivirus solution protects privacy in the era of social media
Mon, 14th May 2018
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data privacy
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trend micro
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In the wake of Cambridge Analytica’s scandal, Trend Micro’s Maximum Security offers a robust antivirus solution to protect privacy on social media.
Why cybercriminals are corrupting popular social media platforms
Sun, 6th May 2018
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facebook
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instagram
Fraudsters are targeting legitimate social media platforms to create a new type of fraud market – one that has a global reach.
70% of security experts say social media should be government regulated
Sat, 28th Apr 2018
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social media
A survey has found the majority believe social media data collection needs to be regulated, despite having little faith in their governments.
Report: Is social media marketing worth the hype?
Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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planning
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.
Facebook launches Data Abuse Bounty program
Wed, 11th Apr 2018
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digital entertainment
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facebook
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social media
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.
Former Dimension Data boss joins Gather Online after investing $1 million
Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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social media
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dimension data
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investment
Dawson will be joining the Gather Online’s board of directors as chairman, working at the company’s Sydney-based headquarters.
New social media platform connects youth workforce with businesses
Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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social media
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recruitment
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blackcap
New platform BlackCap bridges gap for students by offering a professional networking space, connecting them with peers, mentors, and employers.
Cambridge Analytica gets New Zealanders talking about data use
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
New Zealanders are questioning how their data is being used online after recent scandals, says InternetNZ CEO Jordan Carter.
Social media campaigns secure $1million for Kiwi charities
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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social media
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charity
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the trusts
Social media campaigns help New Zealand charities secure $1m in funding in less than two weeks through online community initiative.
Social media phishing on the rise as attackers experiment with tactics
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Phishing attacks are increasingly targeting social media platforms as cybercriminals adapt their tactics, RiskIQ's Q4 2017 report reveals.