Investigation stories - Page 3
The role of proxies and protocols in malware investigations, according to ESET
Fri, 31st Jul 2015
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
A lot of people associate online anonymity with Tor, however it is a much deeper issue than this and does not relate only to privacy while browsing.
NZ Super Fund suspends Milford's mandate as FMA probe continues
Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
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cloud services
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new zealand superannuation fund
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financial markets authority
The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, tasked with managing the New Zealand Superannuation Fund, has suspended its investment mandate with Milfo.
Update: Hotchin settles with Perpetual before appeal to draw into FMA case
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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financial markets authority
Mark Hotchin, principal of failed finance company Hanover, has reached a confidential settlement with one of Hanover's trustees, Perpetual Trust, leav.
Hotchin drops Perpetual in appeal case
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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allied farmers
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financial markets authority
Mark Hotchin, principal of failed finance company Hanover, has abandoned his appeal against Perpetual Trust to include them in the Financial Markets A.
FMA lifts head count to 170 staff as it probes new areas
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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edutech
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licensing
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financial markets authority
The New Zealand Financial Markets Authority has hired 170 staff and plans to invest in technology to fulfill its regulatory role.
Intueri misses annual earnings forecast on New Zealand performance
Thu, 26th Feb 2015
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tax
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stock exchange
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shares
Intueri Education Group, New Zealand's largest private training college, missed its annual earnings forecast as its New Zealand businesses lagged behi.
RESEND: SFO charges four men over pokies fraud
Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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risk & compliance
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dia
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serious fraud office
The Serious Fraud Office has charged four men, including former Harness Racing New Zealand chairman Pat O'Brien, over an alleged multi-million gami.
Civil servant bosses income falls to 2008 levels in 2014
Thu, 11th Dec 2014
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new zealand superannuation fund
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new zealand racing board
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ministry of foreign affairs and trade
Senior New Zealand public servants' and chief executives' total collective pay is at the lowest level in six years and is expected to stay low base.
Sutton quits as Cera boss even though SSC chief Rennie wouldn't have sacked him
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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aras
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legacy
Roger Sutton has resigned as chief executive of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, a role he has held since 2011, after a complaint of s.
Wynyard tech supports NZ's first sex offender register
Fri, 22nd Aug 2014
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police
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services
Wynyard technology will be used to support New Zealand's first sex offender register, the Child Protection Offender Register.
Bribery claims mount for Microsoft
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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microsoft
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siemens
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investigation
U.S. Federal Authorities investigating allegations that the software company bribed overseas governments in exchange for business.
Frequent Facebook hacks no big deal
Mon, 18th Feb 2013
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Despite a sophisticated attack last month, Facebook says no user data was compromised, attributing its success to a robust security response and culture.
NZX adviser cuts $10k settlement over dodgy Trade Me deal
Sat, 8th Dec 2012
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An NZX adviser will pay NZD $10,000 after exploiting a client to gain Trade Me shares during its IPO, violating trading rules and market watchdog sanctions.
Google submit EU anti-trust plans
Wed, 25th Jul 2012
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microsoft
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google
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rivals
Google moves towards settling EU anti-trust dispute by offering concessions to address competition concerns and avoid hefty fines.
Google's US$2.5 bn guarantee
Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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google
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federal trade commission
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investigation
In a bold move, Google promises Motorola Mobility a staggering USD $2.5 billion reverse breakup fee if its USD $12.5 billion acquisition falters.
Telecom apologises for Auckland outage
Mon, 21st Feb 2011
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uc
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customers
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telco
Steady progress is being made, with the majority of customers now back online, a Telecom spokesperson has said.
US launches torrent crackdown
Mon, 29th Nov 2010
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digital entertainment
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video
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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has seized over 70 domains in a major crackdown on torrent and piracy sites, citing an ongoing investigation.
Police nab Facebook burglars
Thu, 16th Sep 2010
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youtube
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investigation
Nashua police have apprehended three men linked to a crime ring dubbed 'the Facebook burglars', who allegedly targeted a home based on a Facebook post.
ASB loses thousands of card details
Wed, 8th Sep 2010
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customers
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investigation
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asb bank
ASB bank warns thousands of customers of card fraud, with details possibly disclosed, according to letter from Head of Cards.
Telecom to pay $1.6 million to Vodafone, Orcon
Fri, 9th Jul 2010
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uc
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commerce commission
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telco
Telecom has settled with the Commerce Commission for USD $1.6 million after complaints from Vodafone and Orcon about anti-competitive behaviour.