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Hotmail has taken the step of blocking access to accounts compromised in the recent phishing attack which saw users' details posted online.

iPhone users can now search for both business and residential listings from a single source with the second release of Yellow's popular iPhone application.

Microsoft is urging Hotmail account holders to change their passwords after a massive phishing scam has made thousands of account details publicly available.

As Google's Wave technology garners attention, cybercriminals are poised to exploit user interest, warns data security firm Imperva.

Bluewolf is hosting a live webcast with presentations from the company as well as speakers from QlikView and salesforce.

A global survey by Axios Systems reveals over half of IT executives fail to meet business value expectations, with a predominant focus on cost reduction.

Telecommunications companies are offering free calling to Samoa (and in some cases, Tonga) in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami disaster there.

As China prepares to celebrate 30 years of communist rule, Chinese Internet users are reporting online surveillance and roadblocks.

The tsunami warnings issued following the recent Indonesian earthquake are being exploited by malware developers.

The US is set to lessen its grip on the Internet with a new agreement set to transfer much control from the government to ICANN in the coming days.

Despite economic headwinds, 70% of NZ CIOs are forging ahead with investments in server virtualisation, cloud computing, and web 2.0 projects, says IDC.

Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds argues rural service is uneconomic, despite investing USD $200 million annually; Vodafone insists rural customers are crucial.

Westcon has acquired Auckland-based Datastor to bolster its data centre, virtualisation, storage tech portfolio, and expand its footprint in the Asia Pacific.

Exeed launches a fresh identity after seven years, featuring a sleek new logo, user-centric website, and a supportive tagline “we're with you”.

Microsoft's launch of the free Security Essentials stirs the pot as Symantec criticises its effectiveness against modern threats.

Astaro and Seccom Global forge a partnership to bolster cloud solutions across Australia and New Zealand, aiming for revenue growth and strategic expansion.

Amid rising popularity, businesses weigh the benefits and risks of social networking, navigating security challenges to harness its power.

UK organisations often lack effective network security policies, but a comprehensive, diverse approach could change the game.

BlackBerry faces stiff competition in NZ as industry leaders and business users explore alternatives like iPhone and Nokia for work.

Commission defies industry pressure, upholding rigorous standards amid calls for lesser regulation, focusing on facts over rhetoric.