Piracy stories - Page 2
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Microsoft warns Kiwis... don't ignore software piracy law
Wed, 6th Nov 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Microsoft cautions NZ against pirate software, citing malware risks and a hefty $15k settlement with a violator. Safety guide for buyers included.
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Software piracy costs businesses billions in time and money
Wed, 13th Mar 2013
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software
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piracy
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idc
Embedding counterfeit software with dangerous malware allows criminals to prey on computer users who are unaware of the potential danger.
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Downloaded in 60 Seconds - Piracy prevents movie sales
Tue, 12th Mar 2013
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piracy
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download
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megaupload
The closing of a major online piracy site can increase digital media sales, with the Megaupload shutdown causing such in digital sales and movie rentals.
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Blinder for Dotcom as he can’t see US ‘evidence’
Tue, 5th Mar 2013
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uc
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telco
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mega
Evidently the evidence against Kim Dotcom and Megaupload is so substantial that he isn’t allowed to know what it is to prepare his defence against extradition.
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When good times go bad: Karaoke for a song nets jail term
Sat, 2nd Mar 2013
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piracy
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copyright
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rianz
Karaoke king in Rotorua jailed for copyright piracy, ending his tune-selling spree with a 4-month sentence and a fine.
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New Zealand's Enterprise Tech Summary: Week ending Sat 2nd Feb 2013
Sat, 2nd Feb 2013
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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personal computing devices
Another exciting week has wrapped up here at NZET, Here's a summary of the news stories that were biggest in NZ this week.
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Skynet suspect takes case to Tribunal
Wed, 10th Oct 2012
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telstraclear
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slingshot
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piracy
Internet user charged under the Skynet law for music piracy requests formal hearing in front of the Copyright Tribunal.
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U.S. scraps piracy bills
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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google
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piracy
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wikipedia
The U.S. will scrap SOPA and PIPA, says former Senator Chris Dodd, as internet providers and tech giants like Google take on anti-piracy initiatives themselves.
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Kiwis ignore internet piracy law
Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
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uc
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personal computing devices
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telco
40% of Kiwis flout internet piracy law, accessing illegal content despite 'three-strikes' rule aimed at curbing copyright infringement.
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Game of Pirates
Thu, 10th May 2012
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piracy
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copyright
Game of Thrones S2 on course to be 2012's top pirated series, with over 25m downloads, raising concerns for HBO's funding future.
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Copyright fee 'an appropriate compromise'
Wed, 13th Jul 2011
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piracy
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isp
The government has set a GBP £25 fee for ISPs to handle copyright infringement claims, balancing between the demands of rights holders and ISPs.
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The end of illegal file-sharing (for good this time)
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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uc
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twitter
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nz
New Zealand has enacted a decisive anti-piracy bill prohibiting illegal file-sharing, despite major public outcry and the resurrection of blackout protests.
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Google cracks down on counterfeit AdWords
Wed, 16th Mar 2011
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google
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piracy
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partners
Google takes aim at online counterfeiters, revamping AdWords to tackle the fake goods market, vows quicker action on trademark complaints.
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Google targets the internet's 'bad apples'
Fri, 3rd Dec 2010
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uc
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google
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telco
Plans in place for a major push against those who infringe copyright, including acting on takedown requests within 24 hours.
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Report: Global piracy increased in 2009
Wed, 19th May 2010
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nz
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trade me
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microsoft
Global piracy rose 2% in 2009 to 43%, but New Zealand showed a remarkable decline, with local figures bucking this worldwide trend, says IDC.
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Cracked ACTA
Sat, 1st May 2010
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piracy
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us
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drm
Governments representing North America, Europe and Australasia remain hell-bent on pushing through ACTA (Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement).
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Veil lifted on ACTA talks
Mon, 19th Apr 2010
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nz
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piracy
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copyright
The public is to get an official peek at the controversial,<br />and largely secret, ACTA negotiations later this week.
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Declaration urges big changes to ACTA
Mon, 12th Apr 2010
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physical security
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piracy
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copyright
The goal of ACTA is to set a new, higher benchmark for intellectual property rights (IPRs) enforcement that countries can join on a voluntary basis.
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Britain's copyright witch hunt
Mon, 23rd Nov 2009
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data privacy
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piracy
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parliament
Leaked information suggests UK's government may empower Secretary of State Peter Mandelson to enforce stringent copyright laws, sparking fears of overreach.
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Copyright laws brought into the 21st century
Tue, 1st Jul 2008
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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physical security
New Zealand’s copyright laws leap into the digital age with a comprehensive update, promising clarity for the 21st-century media landscape.