Technology
Waikato DHB cyber attack: Work still underway to recover systems
The Waikato District Health Board is still working to recover its systems after last week's cyber attack.
As the effects wear on, some staff are worried they won't be paid properly for a second week.
…People with non-urgent conditions told to stay away from Waikato ED
An increase in people going to Waikato Hospital's emergency department has prompted a reminder to the public to stay away unless it is a real emergency.
Are cryptocurrencies like bitcoin here to stay?
How long with cryptocurrencies remain a part of the financial landscape? Elon Musk says while cryptocurrency is "promising", people should proceed with caution. Sunday Morning tech correspondent Helen… Audio
Waikato DHB makes plans to catch up on postponed elective surgery
Patients on elective surgery waiting lists in Waikato can expect more delays the longer a cyber attack on the region's public hospitals takes to resolve.
Waikato DHB confident it can restore computer system without paying ransom
Waikato District Health Board says it believes it can get its computer system back up and running without having to pay a ransom after cyber hackers got into the system on Tuesday.
Cyber attack at Waikato hospitals: Services down until at least next week
A full fix to the Waikato District Health Board's technology woes after its IT systems suffered a crippling cyberattack might not come until late next week.
Microsoft to scrap Internet Explorer
Microsoft Corp is pulling the plug on its once omnipresent Internet Explorer browser next year as it prepares to battle market leader Chrome with its slicker Edge browser.
Assistive robots for elderly
As our population ages, could daily care robot assist the elderly with tasks?. Residents from two Auckland retirement villages have taken part in a University of Auckland study looking at how they… Audio
Thames Hospital ransomware attack called terrorism
The Mayor of Thames District is calling the ransomware attack on the Waikato DHB terrorism. Thames Hospital is one of five public hospitals in the Waikato region working completely offline - with all… Audio
Waikato DHB's IT systems may not be back online 'til next week
It may take until next week to get I-T services back up and running at Waikato DHB, as specialists race to contain -- and eradicate -- ransomware. Patient care and appointments continue to be… Audio
Cyber-security expert Tony Grasso on the Waikato DHB attack
Tony joins Kathryn to talk about the latest developments from the cyber attack on the Waikato DHB. Audio
Cyber expert warned Health Ministry about IT vulnerability
Jeremy Jones is a former cyber warfare operations officer at the UK Ministry of Defence and is now the head of data security for the digital technology company, Theta, based in Auckland. He says he… Audio
Cyber attack impacts New Zealand's health system
The cyber attack on the Waikato District Health Board's IT system has put New Zealand's entire public health system on high alert. Paul Spain from Gorilla Technology speaks with Karyn Hay about cyber… Audio
Financially motivated cyber attacks on rise, CERT says
A government cyber security agency is seeing an increasing number of attacks with hackers attempting to exploit system weakness for money. Audio
Waikato Hospital goes retro after cyber attack
The entire public health system is on high alert tonight after the cyber attack that crashed the Waikato District Health Board's computers and phones.
Health IT expert analysis on Waikato DHB ransomware attack
Waikato DHB is still scrambling to get back online following a ransomware attack that crashed its computers and phones.
Five hospitals in the region have had their second day without IT systems -… Video, Audio
'An obscene waste of money' - Orion boss criticises govt's Covid-19 vaccination IT delivery
The boss of a global health information company is calling out the government over its slow delivery of essential IT to scale up the Covid-19 vaccination rollout, saying it should have been finished… Video, Audio
More hackers trying to exploit systems for money - CERT NZ
A government cyber security agency is seeing an increasing number of attacks with hackers attempting to exploit system weaknesses for money.
Nadia Yousef is CERT NZ's manager of Incident Response.
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All hospitals on high alert after Waikato DHB cyber attack
The cyber attack that crashed the Waikato District Health Board's computers and phones has put other DHBs on high alert for any incursions.
Five hospitals in the region have had their second day… Audio
Dave Hansford's new podcast Fight For the Wild
RNZ has launched a new podcast series this month, Fight For the Wild. Dave Hansford is one of the creators of the series and talks to Jesse about making it. Video, Audio
