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Kiwis warned as holiday surge in SMS scams targets bank details
Endpoint Protection

Kiwis warned as holiday surge in SMS scams targets bank details

Kiwis face a surge in SMS scams this holiday season, with fraudsters targeting bank details through fake delivery alerts and urgent messages.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Norton expands AI scam protection to New Zealand & globally
Mobile Device Management

Norton expands AI scam protection to New Zealand & globally

Norton has extended its AI-powered scam protection to New Zealand and globally, boosting defences across web, email, SMS, videos, and calls for all Norton users.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Identity Theft stories

LexisNexis launches enhanced IDVerse with deepfake detection
Physical Security

LexisNexis launches enhanced IDVerse with deepfake detection

LexisNexis has upgraded its IDVerse platform with advanced deepfake detection and unified fraud controls, improving security and user experience globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
AI-driven identity fraud rises as deepfakes & injection attacks soar
Malware

AI-driven identity fraud rises as deepfakes & injection attacks soar

AI-driven identity fraud spikes with deepfakes causing 58% rise in biometric scams and a 40% surge in injection attacks, says Entrust report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
Infostealer attacks: How hackers steal data from companies
Malware

Infostealer attacks: How hackers steal data from companies

Infostealer malware exploits employee mistakes to steal sensitive data, posing a severe threat to businesses and client security worldwide.

By Vakaris Noreika • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
10 cybersecurity tips to survive Cyber Monday
Malware

10 cybersecurity tips to survive Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday shoppers face scams and cyber threats; follow 10 expert tips to safely secure your data and enjoy the season's best online deals.

By Nicolas Montauban • 6 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Cyber Monday shoppers urged to safeguard data amid online scams
Malware

Cyber Monday shoppers urged to safeguard data amid online scams

Cyber Monday shoppers are urged to protect their data from scams like fake sites, phishing emails and insecure payments during the online shopping surge.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
AI plus breached Identities: The next frontier in identity theft
Multi-factor authentication

AI plus breached Identities: The next frontier in identity theft

AI-powered identity theft is evolving rapidly, combining stolen personal data from breaches with deepfake tech to create highly convincing, scalable fraud.

By Simon Campbell-Young • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AI-powered deepfakes drive surge in global business & consumer fraud
Data Analytics

AI-powered deepfakes drive surge in global business & consumer fraud

AI-driven deepfakes are fuelling a global surge in fraud, with 77% of anti-fraud experts reporting increased incidents and 83% expecting further rises soon.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Australians risk scams as poor cyber habits cost AUD $87,000
Mobile Device Management

Australians risk scams as poor cyber habits cost AUD $87,000

Australians lost over AUD $87,000 to scams last year, with risky cyber habits like password reuse and oversharing on social media putting many at threat.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Identity Theft stories

In the age of AI fakes, you need to own your credentials
Blockchain

In the age of AI fakes, you need to own your credentials

With AI fakes on the rise, owning verifiable, private credentials is key to protecting your identity and proving your truth online in 2025.

By Zain Zaidi • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Instagram safety campaign blocked over Meta influence concerns
Marketing Technologies

Instagram safety campaign blocked over Meta influence concerns

An Instagram safety campaign has been blocked by advertisers over fears it might upset Meta, highlighting Big Tech's influence in advertising decisions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Identity fraud: The double-edged sword of trust and technology
Data Analytics

Identity fraud: The double-edged sword of trust and technology

AI-driven identity fraud in the UK has surged over 2,100% since 2021, with synthetic identities risking a £4.2 billion cost by 2027 without stricter screening.

By Dave Rossi • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
The major cyber hurdles that could deeply impact businesses in 2026
Firewalls

The major cyber hurdles that could deeply impact businesses in 2026

Businesses face severe cyber risks in 2026 as outdated IT and rising threats demand urgent action to avoid costly breaches and compliance failures.

By Barry Daniels • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
AI deepfakes fuel rise in celebrity scam losses for Australians
Physical Security

AI deepfakes fuel rise in celebrity scam losses for Australians

AI-driven deepfake scams using Aussie celebrities like Rebel Wilson cost victims an average of AUD $950, warns McAfee in rising influencer impersonation fraud.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Australians warned over AI-driven scams ahead of Christmas sales
Multi-factor authentication

Australians warned over AI-driven scams ahead of Christmas sales

Australians are urged to boost online security as AI-driven scams surge ahead of Christmas, with experts promoting multi-factor authentication and hardware keys.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
UK adults unprepared for dark web data leaks, survey finds
Data Protection

UK adults unprepared for dark web data leaks, survey finds

A survey reveals 72% of UK adults are unprepared to respond if their personal data is exposed on the dark web, highlighting widespread cyber awareness gaps.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025