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Kiwi Stories

Theft stories

Greater access regulation to become a new normal

Public buildings face tighter access controls as coronavirus drives demand for safer, greener entrance systems across Australia and New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Sun, 24th May 2020

Physical Security

ComCom faces security breach from stolen computer equipment

The Commerce Commission is working with Police after computer equipment was stolen, compromising confidential transcripts from over 200 meetings and interviews.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2019

Global Stories

Theft stories

Crypto

North Korea's illicit cryptocurrency theft fuels weapons program

North Korea's state-sponsored cyberattacks are amassing billions in stolen cryptocurrency, funding up to half of the nation's missile program.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2023

Digital Transformation

Revolutionizing logistics: Paper-thin smart label unveiled

New ultra-thin Smart Label tracking device for small, lightweight items launched by Pod Group, SODAQ, and Lufthansa.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2023

Physical Security

CyFox identifies critical hijacking vulnerability in popular streaming software

Critical hijacking vulnerability in Stremio 4.4 puts 5 million users at risk; remote code execution and information theft possible.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2023

Physical Security

Microsoft top targeted brand by cyber criminals in Q4 2020

Microsoft was the most targeted brand by cyber criminals in Q4 2020, as they tried to exploit remote working during the pandemic. DHL came second.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jan 2021

Multi-factor authentication

Can we protect against cryptocurrency theft?

Once cryptocurrency is stolen, there is no refund like there is with a bank or credit card company, and governments offer no protection for users.

By Alex Wilson • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2020

Cartech

Tesla takes ex-employee to court for hacking and sharing confidential info

Tesla has taken a former employee to court for allegedly hacking company data and handing it over to third parties.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Jun 2018

Physical Security

Reseller pleads guilty to stealing from vulnerable rural Australians

Jackson Temi Anni has been sentenced to 18-months imprisonment for lying about products and taking money directly from consumers' bank accounts.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018

Unified Communications

“There oughta be a law!”

As the internet evolves, governments in democracies are debating whether it should remain free from regulation, citing child pornography, viruses, and theft.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sat, 1st May 2010

Stories from Other Regions

Theft stories

Physical Security

Ploughshare and Tarian Technology present 'Bastion', a breakthrough in cyberdefence

Ploughshare and Tarian Technology unite to launch Bastion, a groundbreaking cybersecurity defence system, revolutionizing data protection in the digital age.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2023