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![‘Extortion’: Car dealers disrupted as cyberattacks strike US and Canada](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘Extortion’: Car dealers disrupted as cyberattacks strike US and Canada
Cyberattacks mean car dealerships across North America face massive disruption.
!['Dodgy links': Scammers target Clarke Gayford to dupe Kiwis through fake Facebook ads](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Dodgy links': Scammers target Clarke Gayford to dupe Kiwis through fake Facebook ads
Scammers are making millions off fake ads on Facebook targeting Kiwis.
![Netsafe's new AI tool lets you scam the scammers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Netsafe's new AI tool lets you scam the scammers
The ploy turns the tables on cyber crooks, tricking them and wasting their time.
![The aftermath of a UK cyberattack: Blood shortages and delayed operations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The aftermath of a UK cyberattack: Blood shortages and delayed operations
New York Times: Hospitals have asked medical students to help amid 'critical' situation.
![Do you use public charging ports at the airport? You might want to stop](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Do you use public charging ports at the airport? You might want to stop
Avoid becoming a prime target for scammers.
![Losses to cyber crime spike 84%, Cert NZ leadership in flux](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Losses to cyber crime spike 84%, Cert NZ leadership in flux
GCSB takeover continues, under-reporting dogs stats.
![Kiwis caught in Ticketmaster 'hack', alleged Smith & Caughey’s data for sale on dark web](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kiwis caught in Ticketmaster 'hack', alleged Smith & Caughey’s data for sale on dark web
There have been developments in two major hacking incidents.
![Alleged Ticketmaster hack: Privacy Commissioner says still no notification, expert questions if it even happened](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Alleged Ticketmaster hack: Privacy Commissioner says still no notification, expert questions if it even happened
So-called hackers say they want $820,000 in exchange for the return of the information.
![What the tech sector wants from Budget 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
What the tech sector wants from Budget 2024
New Zealand is falling behind in key areas of technology, those in the sector say.
![Spy agency knew China-backed cyber attack targeted former MPs and didn’t tell them](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Spy agency knew China-backed cyber attack targeted former MPs and didn’t tell them
The two MPs and the one academic targeted in the attack are furious and disappointed.
![Banks select provider for confirmation-of-payee, a key anti-scam measure; Consumer says efforts ‘too slow, too light’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Banks select provider for confirmation-of-payee, a key anti-scam measure; Consumer says efforts ‘too slow, too light’
But the Government and banks have differing takes on one of the next steps.
![NZ Post, Westpac warn of text message phishing scam](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ Post, Westpac warn of text message phishing scam
Parcel delivery scam sent from email addresses to New Zealand phone numbers.
![Audrey Young: Luxon executes delicate diplomatic dance over China hacking case](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Audrey Young: Luxon executes delicate diplomatic dance over China hacking case
OPINION: The situation demanded some delicate diplomacy from Christopher Luxon.
![Watch live: NZ spy agency bosses grilled after China-backed espionage revelations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch live: NZ spy agency bosses grilled after China-backed espionage revelations
They represented a 'major national security risk' training those with different values
![Audrey Young: Collins keeps her cool as spy revelations heat up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Audrey Young: Collins keeps her cool as spy revelations heat up
OPINION: For the first time, hackers have targeted the heart of NZ's democracy.
![US, UK go after Chinese hackers accused of sweeping state-backed operation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
US, UK go after Chinese hackers accused of sweeping state-backed operation
Authorities in both countries have announced a set of criminal charges and sanctions.
![Money mule's secret recording](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Money mule's secret recording
Auckland woman Aimee Rodda speaks to private investigator Nick Mayer about how she became involved in an elaborate scam involving a Nigerian man and syndicate of international criminals. Video / NZ Herald
![$50m fine or $10K fine for data leaks? Privacy Commissioner, Goldsmith on different pages](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
$50m fine or $10K fine for data leaks? Privacy Commissioner, Goldsmith on different pages
Plus: Privacy Commissioner says he's restricted to $10,000 fines, versus Australia's $50m.
![Cyber-criminals make blackmail threat after hacking car software company database](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cyber-criminals make blackmail threat after hacking car software company database
'Credible threat' that some of the information will be posted on the dark web.
![Juha Saarinen: Can police put a dent in cybercrime ransom figures?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Juha Saarinen: Can police put a dent in cybercrime ransom figures?
OPINION: Ransomware payments shot up to a record US$1.1 billion last year.