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Kiwi Edition · 2026

The Ultimate Guide to Email Security

A curated Kiwi edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Email Security.

What to know about Email Security

Email Security is a vital domain focused on protecting email communication from a myriad of cyber threats that target individuals and organizations alike. With email being a primary vector for delivering malware, launching phishing campaigns, and executing business email compromise (BEC) scams, robust email security measures are essential to safeguard sensitive information and maintain trust in digital correspondence.

Recent developments reveal a surge in sophisticated email attacks leveraging artificial intelligence to craft convincing phishing attempts and evade traditional defenses. Innovations in AI-powered threat detection, incident response automation, and advanced authentication protocols are shaping the future of email security, providing organizations with enhanced capabilities to detect and mitigate evolving threats.

Exploring stories on Email Security allows readers to stay informed about emerging tactics used by cybercriminals, new security solutions introduced by industry players, and best practices to fortify their email systems. Understanding these trends helps businesses and individuals recognize vulnerabilities, respond effectively to incidents, and build resilient email communication infrastructures in an increasingly digital and threat-prone landscape.

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Recent Email Security News

New Zealanders fear online fraud & AI-driven scams
Social Media

New Zealanders fear online fraud & AI-driven scams

New Zealanders fear online fraud as Experian survey finds rising scams, with identity theft and AI-driven attacks among the top concerns.

Last month

Trust Panda opens Auckland YubiKey hub for New Zealand
IT Industry

Trust Panda opens Auckland YubiKey hub for New Zealand

Trust Panda opens Auckland hub with local YubiKey stock for New Zealand buyers as phishing fears drive demand for stronger authentication.

Last month

Norton launches Genie scam-check tool in ChatGPT NZ
Data Protection

Norton launches Genie scam-check tool in ChatGPT NZ

Norton debuts Genie scam-check app inside ChatGPT for New Zealand users, flagging risky emails, texts and links in everyday chats.

Thu, 5th Mar 2026

Nearly half of Kiwi online daters would date an AI
Data Protection

Nearly half of Kiwi online daters would date an AI

Nearly half of New Zealand's online daters would consider dating an AI, as loneliness and mistrust reshape how Kiwis seek romance online.

Wed, 28th Jan 2026

Gen warns of soaring online scams targeting Kiwis in Q4
Social Media

Gen warns of soaring online scams targeting Kiwis in Q4

New Zealand faces a 271% jump in fake shop scams as criminals exploit routine clicks, QR scans and DIY guides to trick online shoppers.

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026

'One part terrified, one part really angry' - Assault victim's anger over Manage My Health hack
Data Protection

'One part terrified, one part really angry' - Assault victim's anger over Manage My Health hack

A sexual assault survivor says she feels re‑victimised and furious after the Manage My Health hack and US$60,000 ransom demand.

Thu, 8th Jan 2026

'Be very, very suspicious': Neighbourly breach makes users vulnerable - expert
Data Protection

'Be very, very suspicious': Neighbourly breach makes users vulnerable - expert

Neighbourly breach puts up to a million users at risk as stolen GPS data and messages hit dark web, experts urge extreme vigilance online.

Mon, 5th Jan 2026

Neighbourly data breach: Stuff files High Court injunction
Social Media

Neighbourly data breach: Stuff files High Court injunction

Neighbourly has been taken offline while Stuff and external experts probe claims of a data breach affecting the community website's users.

Mon, 5th Jan 2026

'GhostPairing' scam turns WhatsApp linking into spy tool
Social Media

'GhostPairing' scam turns WhatsApp linking into spy tool

Researchers warn a new 'GhostPairing' WhatsApp scam turns device linking into a stealth spy tool, hijacking chats via trusted contacts.

Thu, 18th Dec 2025

NZ cyber losses more than double amid email scams
Malware

NZ cyber losses more than double amid email scams

New Zealand cyber losses hit NZD $12.4 million in Q3 2025, more than doubling as business email scams and high-value transfers surge.

Thu, 18th Dec 2025

New Zealand issues mass alert over Lumma malware risk
Malware

New Zealand issues mass alert over Lumma malware risk

New Zealand cyber agency emails 26,000 people in first mass alert over Lumma Stealer malware infecting Windows devices nationwide.

Wed, 10th Dec 2025

AI-driven cybercrime to reshape online trust by 2026
Trends & Predictions

AI-driven cybercrime to reshape online trust by 2026

AI-fuelled cybercrime will outpace human intuition by 2026, as deepfakes, emotional scams and synthetic identities erode online trust.

Wed, 10th Dec 2025

Productivity gains from AI will stall unless New Zealand fixes its security foundations
Data Protection

Productivity gains from AI will stall unless New Zealand fixes its security foundations

New Zealand's AI productivity promise will falter unless firms simplify systems, curb shadow AI and strengthen cybersecurity foundations.

Mon, 8th Dec 2025

AI-powered scams put New Zealand shoppers at risk this Black Friday
Data Protection

AI-powered scams put New Zealand shoppers at risk this Black Friday

AI-driven scams are posing a growing threat to New Zealand shoppers this Black Friday, as fraudsters create realistic fake websites to trick consumers.

Tue, 25th Nov 2025

DEFEND wins global Microsoft award as cyber threats surge in NZ
Ransomware

DEFEND wins global Microsoft award as cyber threats surge in NZ

New Zealand cybersecurity firm DEFEND wins Microsoft's Global Security Partner of the Year amid rising cyber threats to public and private sectors.

Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Why NZ Businesses Must Get Serious About Cybersecurity
Small Business

Why NZ Businesses Must Get Serious About Cybersecurity

New Zealand firms face rising cyber risks as attackers exploit weak controls; experts urge urgent steps to boost defences and test incident plans.

Tue, 18th Nov 2025

New Zealand's best in cybersecurity honoured at 2025 iSANZ Awards
ICT sector

New Zealand's best in cybersecurity honoured at 2025 iSANZ Awards

New Zealand's top cybersecurity experts and organisations were honoured at the 2025 iSANZ Awards amid rising cybercrime losses of NZD $1.6 billion annually.

Sat, 8th Nov 2025

AI-powered scams & web skimming surge across New Zealand
Ransomware

AI-powered scams & web skimming surge across New Zealand

AI-driven scams and web skimming attacks have surged in New Zealand, with web skimming up 416% and tech support scams rising 437% in Q3 2025, warns Gen Digital.

Wed, 29th Oct 2025

Extortion and ransomware drive over half of cyberattacks
Malware

Extortion and ransomware drive over half of cyberattacks

Over half of cyberattacks last year were driven by extortion or ransomware, with criminals focusing on financial gain rather than espionage, Microsoft reveals.

Wed, 22nd Oct 2025

Insider threats: Protecting what matters most from within
Malicious Insiders

Insider threats: Protecting what matters most from within

Insider threats cost organisations USD $17.4 million annually; Gallagher Security urges a people-first approach to protect assets from within.

Mon, 1st Sep 2025

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