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Elaborate widow scam sees Kiwi suffer 'significant' financial loss
Phishing

Elaborate widow scam sees Kiwi suffer 'significant' financial loss

The victim received a letter that appeared to be from the Minister of Internal Affairs and the DIA threatening extradition if payment wasn't received.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Feb 2016
Four arrested in email phishing scam
Phishing

Four arrested in email phishing scam

Detective Inspector Stu Graham encourages all computer users to protect themselves by making themselves familiar with the various types of scams.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Dec 2015
The Warehouse launching prepay mobile service
Noel Leeming

The Warehouse launching prepay mobile service

The Warehouse will launch a prepay mobile service with 2degrees later this month, building on its longstanding selling other companies offerings.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2015
SMX warns Kiwi companies of 'highly sophisticated' email scam
Phishing

SMX warns Kiwi companies of 'highly sophisticated' email scam

Attackers are even following up with telephone calls prior to, as well as during, these attacks to further embellish the hoax.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Sep 2015
Why did Vodafone acquire Worldxchange?
Unified Communications

Why did Vodafone acquire Worldxchange?

Vocus, WxC's current provider of IP transit (according to the ISP map) will lose out as WxC will have their transit agreements migrated to Vodafone.

By Brendan Ritchie • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2015
Social media phishing attacks pose large threat to businesses
Network Infrastructure

Social media phishing attacks pose large threat to businesses

Dell's Ian Hodge says cyber criminals are evolving their methods of phishing attacks, using social media to hook people and expose vulnerabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015
iSocket arrives to notify Kiwi businesses of power outages via text
Hyperscale

iSocket arrives to notify Kiwi businesses of power outages via text

Without committing themselves to a monthly fee, customers get a cell phone alert that gives them time to take corrective action.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2015
LinkedIn Alert: Scammers use security update to phish for credentials
Phishing

LinkedIn Alert: Scammers use security update to phish for credentials

Scammers are exploiting a bogus LinkedIn security update to phish for credentials, warns Symantec. Users should enable two-step verification for protection.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2015
The never-ending security challenge... How do resellers stay on top?
Phishing

The never-ending security challenge... How do resellers stay on top?

As cyber threats evolve, experts reveal how staying vigilant is crucial for resellers to protect customer networks amidst increased complexity.

By Heather Wright • 8 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2014
ESET offers tips to phish out fakes on back of YouTube scam
Malware

ESET offers tips to phish out fakes on back of YouTube scam

ESET advises heightened vigilance as phishing scams mimic YouTube alerts, urging users to verify email legitimacy to avoid falling victim to fraud.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Sat, 6th Sep 2014
Kiwi businesses beware... of Silver Spaniels and rats
Phishing

Kiwi businesses beware... of Silver Spaniels and rats

Palo Alto Networks warns New Zealand businesses to be aware of 'Silver Spaniel' malware campaigns targeting organisations.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2014
Security the biggest loser during the World Cup...
Malware

Security the biggest loser during the World Cup...

The 2014 World Cup hailed as most connected yet, but it was also a playground for cybercriminals, exposing fans to unprecedented online threats.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2014
2degrees narrows 2013 loss
Unified Communications

2degrees narrows 2013 loss

2degrees Mobile reduces 2013 losses by 20%, boasting positive operating earnings and a revenue surge amid ongoing investments.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2014
Check Point: Dangerous phishing attacks in detail...
Malware

Check Point: Dangerous phishing attacks in detail...

Phishing attacks and their more recent variations such as spear-phishing and whaling are by now well-known parts of the threat landscape.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2013
Apple-related phishing sites hit ANZ hard
Phishing

Apple-related phishing sites hit ANZ hard

ANZ rated the third highest region for hosting Apple targeted phishing sites, accounting for 10.7% of the phishing sites blocked globally in Q3 2013.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2013
Vodafone NZ stops the rot, adds 19,000 this qtr
Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ stops the rot, adds 19,000 this qtr

Telco reports customer increase across New Zealand, bucking the previous trend spanning nine consecutive quarters.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
NZ mobile data demand doubles
Unified Communications

NZ mobile data demand doubles

New Zealand's mobile data usage has doubled for the second consecutive year, driven by increased smartphone activity, says the Commerce Commission's report.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2013
Spear-phishing: Don't be the 'Catch of the Day'
Phishing

Spear-phishing: Don't be the 'Catch of the Day'

Phishing emails are designed to look like they come from a trusted source and extort personal information, which gets used in a criminal or fraudulent way.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Dec 2012
2degrees ready for mobile data battle
Unified Communications

2degrees ready for mobile data battle

2degrees turbocharges mobile broadband, adding 8 more cities to its network. Aiming to dominate in a tight race with $400M investment.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Apr 2012