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New Zealand Bankers' Association joins Fraud Awareness Week 2017

International Fraud Awareness has kicked off in New Zealand, with the release of a guide to help people spot online scams.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2017

Malware

Minister Hungary for change at Budapest cyber conference

Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams heads to the three-day conference aimed at building a resilient global digital environment.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2012

Unified Communications

How to Spot a Scam

From classic ploys to modern phishing emails, scams have evolved, preying on unwary victims. Learn how to spot, avoid, and protect yourself.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010

Global Stories

Identity Theft stories

Malware

Interview: Sophos reveals the criminal underbelly of the dark web

The dark web may be a place that most of us have heard of as a murky underworld for cybercriminals, but also where most internet users daren't tread.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017

Smart Cities

Kiwis' security worries reach all-time high: What's fuelling the fear?

New Zealanders are more worried about security than they have been in the last ten years, with identity theft and bank card fraud at the top.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017

Physical Security

Proofpoint highlights huge global surge in BEC scams

BEC scams are becoming more prevalent and sophisticated, costing victims $3.1 billion worldwide, according to the FBI.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017

Physical Security

The cybersecurity scourge of credentials theft

Cybercriminals want your credentials and your employees' credentials. When those hackers succeed in stealing that information, it can be a nightmare.

By Alan Zeichich • 6 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2017

Physical Security

Vendors to rely on partnerships for managed security as BYOD drives deception technology

Demand for deception technology set to rise in response to identity and data theft, says Technavio. Global market expected to grow at 9% CAGR by 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016

Physical Security

HID Global rolls out new offerings for the mobile enterprise

HID Global unveils new mobile solutions, enhancing digital identity and access control in the enterprise sphere.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016

Wearables

Unmanaged wearables pose threat to the enterprise

Wearable device owners in the enterprise are neglecting login credentials, posing a growing IT security concern, warns Centrify RSA Survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2016

Physical Security

The generation most at risk of online threats in NZ? Millennials.

New research reveals that millennials in New Zealand are the most at risk of online threats. #millennials #onlinesecurity.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2015

Physical Security

How to protect your business from identity fraud

Experts warn businesses over identity fraud: Safeguard with robust verification methods and tech to thwart sophisticated cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2015

Physical Security

Be careful what you wish for this Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day apps could lead to privacy invasions and identity theft, warns Bitdefender. Be wary of permissions before you download.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2014

Physical Security

How to avoid Facebook faux-pas

A beta trial reveals 25% of users received malicious content from Facebook friends, prompting BitDefender to launch the full version of its Safego security app.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2011