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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
An exclusive look at the NZ NCSC cyber crime report
Supply Chain

An exclusive look at the NZ NCSC cyber crime report

New Zealand's National Cyber Security Centre has released its Cyber Threat Report for 2020/2021, detailing major cyber incidents and trends.

By Matthew Lark • 11 min read • Mon, 13th Dec 2021
Aotearoa's cyber skills shortage: The tug-of-war between talent supply & demand
Risk & Compliance

Aotearoa's cyber skills shortage: The tug-of-war between talent supply & demand

Like any balance of supply and demand, there's a frustrating gap between what graduates are taught and what the market needs.

By Sara Barker • 11 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021
Qual IT launches new graduate program to combat growing IT skill shortage
Government

Qual IT launches new graduate program to combat growing IT skill shortage

Qual IT NZ has announced the launch of its new graduate program in a bid to combat the country's growing IT skills shortage.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021

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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
Smart home market continues to grow, driven by changing tech and demographics
Digital Signage

Smart home market continues to grow, driven by changing tech and demographics

Smart home market projected to reach $117,820m by 2027, driven by factors such as home monitoring systems and increasing disposable income, says report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Jan 2022
Review prompts police to halt plans to use facial recognition technology
Surveillance

Review prompts police to halt plans to use facial recognition technology

Police are pressing pause for now on using facial recognition technology to identify people off live camera feeds, but will still use it on stored footage.

By RNZ • 5 min read • Mon, 13th Dec 2021
New book reveals massive flaws in Australian cybersecurity management
EduTech

New book reveals massive flaws in Australian cybersecurity management

Cybercrime has been estimated to cost the Australian economy AUD$42 billion, according to a new book released by a UNSW cybersecurity expert.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Dec 2021
Is AI the answer to protecting our financial institutions from ransomware?
Malware

Is AI the answer to protecting our financial institutions from ransomware?

The threat of ransomware continues to evolve and disrupt businesses. Financial organisations must embrace AI to detect and halt attacks.

By Tony Bauman • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021

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