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Qantas cyber attack: Millions affected as names, contact details stolen
Customers should be on the lookout for scammers and imposters.
Trump's high-stakes gamble on Iran's nuclear sites
New York Times: Trump ordered B-2 bombers to target Iran's nuclear sites early on Sunday.
Farmers owner James Pascoe Group sends data breach notification to Privacy Commissioner
A cyberattack reduced some stores to a cash-only operation over the weekend.
Tech Insider: Telcos worry about levy rise, Starlink in the gun, liquidator of Kim Dotcom-founded crypto firm updates
Consumer advocates and the industry are at odds. PLUS: Updates on two crypto liquidations.
Russian disinformation sites target NZ with te reo Māori content
'Pravda' sites in New Zealand are part of a global 'hybrid war' campaign.
Trapped at border: Kenyans in ‘dire’ conditions after scam rescue
Sixty-four Kenyans are trapped at the Myanmar-Thailand border in dire conditions.
‘I worry how vulnerable people will be’: Kiwi actor Martin Henderson on deepfake fears
The Kiwi actor fears advances in technology will make criminals more money.
North Korea steals $2.6b as it pulls off world’s biggest ever heist
Hackers used phishing emails to access Bybit’s cold wallet, Chainalysis reported.
Kiwi man’s retreat into dark web and vile images revealed by FBI-led probe
The 29-year-old paid to access a marketplace where hackers sold stolen identities.
Spy agency says online threats to NZ likely to intensify
Ransomware a persistent threat to smaller businesses and even schools, agency says.
US Treasury’s sanctions office hacked by Chinese Government, officials say
Troubling breaches of US firms and agencies could intensify friction between US and China.
US Treasury says it was targeted by China state-sponsored cyberattack
The incident happened this month, according to a letter to Congress.
Microsoft global exec on Collins’ AI strategy, security turnaround
Tech giant recalibrated after two serious breaches.
Leaked document warns cyber risks with IT staff cuts at Health NZ
Mass IT layoffs could prolong outages, impacting patient care, a risk register warns.
Sasha Borissenko: Why NZ lawyers face festive season cyber crime surge
OPINION: Cyber crime alert as the Law Society cautions the legal sector on scams.
Cyber security agency reports spike in hacking incidents
Other surveys suggest under-reporting, while there are job losses at Cert NZ.
Facebook Marketplace NZ Post scam rife, Kiwi cybersecurity expert reveals counter-attacks
Scammers scale up their Christmas tricks, but another secretive group is watching them.
Microsoft targets Egyptian linked to DIY phishing kits
Attacks have surged in recent months, with criminals increasingly using QR codes.
Bayly appointed lead anti-scam minister, reveals big meet-up
The minister reveals a three-pronged push and is eyeing Aussie mega-fines.
Ryan Bridge: I got scammed, now I'm cashing in on my own misfortune
OPINION: Technology is like legs. Excellent when working but crippling when they're not.
Exclusive Auckland private school warns parents of data breach
The school has warned its community to remain vigilant.
Tech Insider: Mighty Ape co-founder turns Book Hero
PLUS: Do we trust AI for stock-picking? Researcher finds a gender split.
‘She wasn’t real’: Mother’s anguish when son’s suicide followed catfished love affair
A mother's grief exposed – new catfishing brings back the horror of her son's death.
2degrees wins big education contract previously held by Spark
Sir John Key's Palo Alto Networks is also part of the new N4L line-up.
Data stolen from thousands in ransomware attack on hearing clinic
Thousands of customers are expected to have sensitive data leaked to the dark web.
Kiwi businesses pay cyber-ransoms on the sly
That's despite stated policies not to pay.
'Sleepless nights': Charity couple out of pocket, without answers after targeted cybercrime
The couple have been left without answers and are continually concerned for their safety.