The aftermath of a UK cyberattack: Blood shortages and delayed operations
New York Times: Hospitals have asked medical students to help amid 'critical' situation.
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Avoid becoming a prime target for scammers.
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
There have been developments in two major hacking incidents.
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
New Zealand is falling behind in key areas of technology, those in the sector say.
MediaWorks hack: Ransomware site seized by FBI, NZ Police
Hackers behind site have 'cockroach-like resilience', threat analyst warns.
Opinion: Why is NZ taking so long to make a call on Aukus?
OPINION: New Zealand has been actively exploring joining Aukus for more than a year.
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’
But the Government and banks have differing takes on one of the next steps.
NZ Post text message phishing scam widespread
Scam has familiar strategy, but new tactics.
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
OPINION: The situation demanded some delicate diplomacy from Christopher Luxon.
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
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
Authorities in both countries have announced a set of criminal charges and sanctions.
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
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
'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?
OPINION: Ransomware payments shot up to a record US$1.1 billion last year.
Leaked files show secret world of China’s hackers for hire
NYT: China turns to private firms to hack foreign governments, control its population.
Tomra data leak a few months after cyber attack prompted changes
The payroll fiasco came just months after Tomra claimed to have 'ensured' safety of data.
'A simple step that will stamp out bank scams’ gets a step closer. Maybe
'This should have happened years ago,' Consumer CEO Jon Duffy says.
Deepfake sex scammers can be prosecuted, Justice Minister says
Deepfakes and more scam calls detected, but they often rely on old-fashioned human nature.
Tragic toll of online abuse outlined in pleas for Govt to take action
Dysfunctional, sluggish official responses blasted amid escalating online harms.
Juha Saarinen: Know Your Customer rules for AI in the cloud coming
OPINION: Regulations could drive fear into malicious AI model trainers.
Survey reveals business leaders’ 2024 priorities and their take on new Govt
There is much room for improvement on AI and ESG in New Zealand, respondents say.
Netsafe teams up with Akahu, Dolla for payee confirmation as banks linger
Partners offer payee verification service - something banks are still working on.