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'Putting users in danger': NCA slams Facebook encryption move
Facebook's reports of child abuse dropped by 6.9 million in 2024.

AI could make crashes worse, amplify herd behaviour: Reserve Bank
One expert says the report doesn't go far enough, another says it overplays the risks.

'Deep cuts': Hundreds of health IT jobs to be axed
IT workers in healthcare are being told this week if their jobs are being disestablished.

Inside the online gang accused of crippling M&S with cyber-attack
The attack wiped millions from M&S's market value and emptied some shelves.

Marks & Spencer left with empty shelves amid cyber attack fallout
Retailer is grappling with the fallout from a cyber attack which has lasted over a week.

‘A sense of invisibility’: Business leader survey finds lack of Government leadership
Crown inaction, talent and cyber-security pain points in Tuanz Digital Priorities report.

Government takes action against foreign attacks on ground-based space operations
It's to stop malicious attempts to use ground-based operations to harm the country.

On The Up: Atomic set to blast into Australia, UK, fuelled by Rod Drury
Start-up has already signed up big names in NZ - and is now looking to the UK.

'Overstaffed': Two Reserve Bank assistant governors quit amid restructure
Departures following Adrian Orr's shock resignation as governor.

Auckland Transport warns about ‘pretend’ parking site – registered with InternetNZ using fake details
Macca hacker? Name behind fake AT website is using Balmoral McDonald's address.

‘Delete your data’: Genetic testing firm files for bankruptcy
'Your data could get sold or transferred,' an expert warned.

The hidden cost of online dating scams in New Zealand
Some scams involved losses over $100,000, including cryptocurrency schemes.

Kiwis’ AI fears, work-from-home rate, ‘increasing’ internet use revealed
People have rising concerns – but the Government is heading in the opposite direction.

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.

Cyber threat highest it’s ever been, ex-Five Eyes leader warns
The UK's former national cybersecurity CEO is worried.

Markets with Madison: Cyber threats
Cybersecurity is a booming industry with attacks from private and state-sponsored hackers utilising AI. What are companies and governments doing to protect our information?

‘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.

‘Cease all contact’: Actor Martin Henderson on romance scam heartbreak
The Shortland Street and Grey's Anatomy actor called the romance scam sad and horrific.

The demographic most likely to be taken in by a scam (it’s not who you think)
Gangland expert turns his attention to cybercriminals.