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Scammers scale up their Christmas tricks, but another secretive group is watching them.
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Meta introduces anti-scam ad measure in Australia, where a A$50m fine is threatened, but not NZ
PLUS: Bayly nudges telcos, social media firms with new open letters.
DHL investigates potential text message ‘smishing’ scam
Parcel delivery texts citing 'Customs' issues could be bogus, now under investigation.
Microsoft targets Egyptian linked to DIY phishing kits
Attacks have surged in recent months, with criminals increasingly using QR codes.
'Black Fraud Day?': Black Friday scams make for phishy business with QR cons, fake shops
Black Fraud Day? Desperate scammers may entice people desperate for deals.
Bayly appointed lead anti-scam minister, reveals big meet-up
The minister reveals a three-pronged push and is eyeing Aussie mega-fines.
Kiwis lose $2.3b to online scams, Government readies three big moves
New type of scam emerges as the biggest threat.
Opinion: The proposed anti-stalking law is good news – but must be future-proofed
OPINION: Emerging technologies will undoubtedly introduce new ways to cyber stalk.
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.
Diana Clement: Would you pay for goods with your face?
OPINION: Criminals are already finding ways to get around facial recognition security.
Tech Insider: Mighty Ape co-founder turns Book Hero
PLUS: Do we trust AI for stock-picking? Researcher finds a gender split.
Banks set date to introduce key anti-scam measure, reimbursement question still hanging
Watchdog says it's 'shameful' banks took so long to introduce confirmation of payee tech.
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.
Is Temu a threat to security? NZ officials won't say
US lawmakers have sought an FBI briefing over whether Temu is a risk to national security.
Data stolen from thousands in ransomware attack on hearing clinic
Thousands of customers are expected to have sensitive data leaked to the dark web.
'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.
Buyer beware: Scam e-shops continue to plague consumers
Kiwis continue to share their stories online, with Elyse Auckland the latest to be found.
Passports, licences stolen in Competenz hack affecting 6000 - who pays for replacements?
What the law says about stolen IDs.
‘Safety of Australians’ trumps Luxon’s calls for fairness on 501s debate
Luxon did manage to come away from the meeting with a few wins.
Trump campaign says it was hacked by Iran
Iran’s foreign ministry has not commented on the Trump campaign's claims.
'Ruined my life': Uber driver yet to tell wife he lost $18,000 in crypto scam
An Uber driver's savings for childcare and education was lost to a crypto scam.
Microsoft outage: Customers coming back online after morning woes
There’s fresh grief for Microsoft on the heels of its CrowdStrike chaos.
Squirrel hacked: Some investor data breached, overseas attacker suspected
'They can’t hold us to ransom': Overseas hacker suspected in Squirrel attack.
CrowdStrike reveals cause of faulty update, firm’s Aussie boss says compensation talk ‘inevitable’
Experts estimate more than US$1 billion in damage.
NZ law firm predicts legal class actions in wake of Crowdstrike global IT outage chaos
Shareholder claims against unprepared organisations are also a possibility.
CrowdStrike chaos: Microsoft’s tone-deaf ‘less than 1%’ post
That tiny percentage included your bank and your supermarket.
Opinion: The likely cause of CrowdStrike chaos – and how Trump could undermine cyber security
OPINION: The former President undermined a key agency – and could gut it if re-elected.
'Less than 1%': Truth about global tech outage
Experts warn malicious actors are trying to exploit the global tech outage.
A guide to keeping young people safe on TikTok
Netsafe says one factor is key in keeping young people safe online.
Kiwi family stranded in US after IT outage 'chaos' pleads for Air NZ to ‘get us home’
“All the communication is, ‘Go to the app, give them a call’, but it leads nowhere”.
'Increase in phishing': Scam warning as 'malicious cyber actors' take advantage of IT outage
National cyber intelligence agency warns Kiwis to 'be alert' to scammers amid IT outage.
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IT outage's cruel irony: Kiwi retailers battle back, online deliveries face delays
Banks, supermarkets, fast food restaurants and even Hato Hone St John were affected.
NZ retailers' relief today as IT systems return, online shoppers to face delays
Banks, supermarkets, fast food restaurants and even Hato Hone St John were affected.
