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Kacific launches emergency connectivity offering, CommsBox
Unified Communications

Kacific launches emergency connectivity offering, CommsBox

Kacific has announced the release of a new emergency connectivity offering designed to rapidly provide broadband service in emergency or disaster zones.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 5th May 2022

Global Stories

Police stories

Hundreds arrested, millions seized in global INTERPOL investigation
Unified Communications

Hundreds arrested, millions seized in global INTERPOL investigation

INTERPOL crackdown on telecom and social engineering scams results in 2,000 arrests and $50m of illicit funds intercepted.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jun 2022
Govt must step up to police social media - InternetNZ boss
Social Media

Govt must step up to police social media - InternetNZ boss

A technology industry leader is urging the government not to shy away from policing social media platforms in New Zealand.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Tue, 31st May 2022
The ups and downs and runarounds of catching cybercriminals in NZ
Cybersecurity

The ups and downs and runarounds of catching cybercriminals in NZ

We're becoming more and more aware of cybercrimes but how many criminals actually get caught? The New Zealand police explain why the answer is complicated.

By Jessie Chiang • 7 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022
Binance appoints Jarek Jakubcek as Asia-Pacific head of intelligence & investigations
Crypto

Binance appoints Jarek Jakubcek as Asia-Pacific head of intelligence & investigations

Binance hires former Europol cybercrime expert Jarek Jakubcek to lead efforts in taking down malicious actors in the Asian crypto ecosystem.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 20th May 2022
Kaspersky highlights mobile threat impacting thousands globally
EduTech

Kaspersky highlights mobile threat impacting thousands globally

Stalkerware impacted over 32,000 Kaspersky mobile users globally last year, highlighting the need to tackle this issue, says Kaspersky.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2022
Budget boost promises better cybersecurity for our health system
Cybersecurity

Budget boost promises better cybersecurity for our health system

New Zealand's Ministry of Health has pledged $75.7 million to upgrade cybersecurity throughout the health system.

By Matthew Lark • 12 min read • Mon, 28th Mar 2022
The wild west of cryptocurrency fraud & How Kiwis are getting stung
Crypto

The wild west of cryptocurrency fraud & How Kiwis are getting stung

Cryptopia went from launch to managing funds for 1.4 million investors to a significant data breach and its inevitable death - all in just five years.

By Sara Barker • 12 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2022
Experts weigh in on how to protect yourself against banking scammers
Fintech

Experts weigh in on how to protect yourself against banking scammers

Over 470 people lose $8.5 million in SMS phishing scam; Singapore Police Force impersonators attempt another. Online security is crucial. #cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Jan 2022
Advanced scams, data breaches, crypto and NFT attacks to shape cyberthreat landscape in 2022
Malware

Advanced scams, data breaches, crypto and NFT attacks to shape cyberthreat landscape in 2022

2022 cyber security trends include a decrease in targeted ransomware attacks, advanced scams, more data breaches, and attacks on cryptocurrency/NFT industries.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 14th Jan 2022
Kaspersky lists 5 cyber threats to watch for in 2022
Malware

Kaspersky lists 5 cyber threats to watch for in 2022

Global privacy company Kaspersky has highlighted some of the most significant cyber threats New Zealand consumers and businesses should be prepared for in 2022.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Jan 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Police stories

Cybercrime in Aotearoa: How does New Zealand law define it?
Cybersecurity

Cybercrime in Aotearoa: How does New Zealand law define it?

'Cybercrime' is a term we hear all the time, but what exactly is it, and how does New Zealand define it in legal terms?.

By Zach Thompson • 6 min read • Thu, 23rd Jun 2022
Māori and cyber safety - Examining an unsafe online climate and the need for action
EduTech

Māori and cyber safety - Examining an unsafe online climate and the need for action

Aotearoa's cybersecurity initiatives are failing to protect Māori communities from online risks and discrimination, leading to calls for change.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Mon, 30th May 2022
Are Kiwis winning or losing when it comes to gaming security?
Gaming

Are Kiwis winning or losing when it comes to gaming security?

The rise of online gaming in New Zealand comes with significant risks, as cyber attacks target players, especially the younger ones.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2022
How prepared is Aotearoa for a major cybersecurity breach?
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

How prepared is Aotearoa for a major cybersecurity breach?

Because of the digital world we now live in, the risk of cyber attacks means that geography is no longer enough to distance ourselves from tensions overseas.

By Zach Thompson • 9 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2022
The generation gap: Protecting our kaumātua online
Email Security

The generation gap: Protecting our kaumātua online

New Zealand's elderly population is at risk of cyber threats due to a lack of online safety knowledge and support systems, says Age Concern NZ.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2022
TechCollect NZ, Warehouse Stationery offer e-waste recycling in handful of stores
Unified Communications

TechCollect NZ, Warehouse Stationery offer e-waste recycling in handful of stores

While it's a step in the right direction towards managing NZ's e-waste, the lack of accessible locations means that many Kiwis miss out.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2022