Cybersecurity
The dangers of plotting wars with messaging apps, and a timely reminder to work on becoming more phishing resistant
26th Mar 25, 11:26am
The dangers of plotting wars with messaging apps, and a timely reminder to work on becoming more phishing resistant
Losses reach $6.8 million in the last quarter of 2024, as large-loss cyber incidents surge, NCSC reports
12th Mar 25, 1:25pm
Losses reach $6.8 million in the last quarter of 2024, as large-loss cyber incidents surge, NCSC reports
New lock online banking feature lets BNZ customers hit the panic button if they think online scammers have access to their accounts
9th Oct 24, 5:03pm
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New lock online banking feature lets BNZ customers hit the panic button if they think online scammers have access to their accounts
Serious vulnerabilities found in thousands of DrayTek routers in New Zealand. Patch before it's too late
4th Oct 24, 9:48am
Serious vulnerabilities found in thousands of DrayTek routers in New Zealand. Patch before it's too late
The United States gets serious about locking out Chinese car makers, citing connected vehicles as national security risks
24th Sep 24, 11:57am
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The United States gets serious about locking out Chinese car makers, citing connected vehicles as national security risks
The United States believes the Iranian government is now coordinating and partnering with ransomware criminals for international attacks
29th Aug 24, 11:39am
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The United States believes the Iranian government is now coordinating and partnering with ransomware criminals for international attacks
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Buy now pay later provider Laybuy suspends services and payments; not a security issue, founder says
14th Jun 24, 2:43pm
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Buy now pay later provider Laybuy suspends services and payments; not a security issue, founder says
Call centre handling earlier Nissan Australia-New Zealand data breach is itself compromised, with customer data leaked
23rd May 24, 10:06am
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Call centre handling earlier Nissan Australia-New Zealand data breach is itself compromised, with customer data leaked
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Shareholders of cybersecurity vendor Palo Alto Networks take legal action against director John Key and others, alleging insider trading. Key says no merit to any of the claims
20th May 24, 1:30pm
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Shareholders of cybersecurity vendor Palo Alto Networks take legal action against director John Key and others, alleging insider trading. Key says no merit to any of the claims
Cybersecurity researchers spotlight a new ransomware threat – be careful where you upload files
29th Apr 24, 2:13pm
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Cybersecurity researchers spotlight a new ransomware threat – be careful where you upload files
Privacy Act alone not sufficient to meet user privacy expectations for digital cash, Reserve Bank says
19th Apr 24, 12:00pm
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Privacy Act alone not sufficient to meet user privacy expectations for digital cash, Reserve Bank says
No easy solutions for our cyber spooks to keep the country secure, Juha Saarinen notes
27th Mar 24, 12:25pm
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No easy solutions for our cyber spooks to keep the country secure, Juha Saarinen notes
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UK and US sanction Chinese state-sponsored hackers said to have breached Britain's Electoral Commission and parliament e-mails
26th Mar 24, 10:33am
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UK and US sanction Chinese state-sponsored hackers said to have breached Britain's Electoral Commission and parliament e-mails
Security vendor Avast cops US$16.5 million fine from FTC for selling user data; will it be enough to deter others?
25th Feb 24, 3:50pm
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Security vendor Avast cops US$16.5 million fine from FTC for selling user data; will it be enough to deter others?
MFA, or multi-factor authentication, has become easier to use and you should secure your digital life with it, Juha Saarinen says
21st Feb 24, 11:41am
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MFA, or multi-factor authentication, has become easier to use and you should secure your digital life with it, Juha Saarinen says