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Kiwi Stories

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Bank Card Skimmer Jailed
Fintech

Bank Card Skimmer Jailed

Polish fraudster jailed for bank card skimming attempt in New Zealand, sparking renewed calls for vigilance against offline scams.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Jul 2012
YOU'VE BEEN REPORTED TO THE CYBER-POLICE
Application Performance Monitoring

YOU'VE BEEN REPORTED TO THE CYBER-POLICE

NetSafe launches The ORB, a new online reporting tool for New Zealanders to report cyber offences such as spam, fraud, and child exploitation easily.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2010
Fingerprint, eye scans supported
Biometrics

Fingerprint, eye scans supported

Most New Zealanders are concerned enough about information security to allow the scanning of their fingerprints, and even of their eyes.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Oct 2009

Global Stories

Fraud stories

.XXX porn domain gets the green light
ICANN

.XXX porn domain gets the green light

ICANN approves .xxx domain for porn sites, marking a new era for adult content online, with rollout expected by mid-year.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 21st Mar 2011
Web scams leapt 22% in 09 – report
Email Security

Web scams leapt 22% in 09 – report

The FBI's 2009 Internet Crime Report reveals a 22.3% surge in web scams, with total financial losses hitting USD $559.7 million.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 1st May 2010
The scare factor
Malware

The scare factor

Fake virus warnings are duping users into downloading scareware that installs malware and steals personal data, Symantec warns.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009
RSA ups the ante
EMC

RSA ups the ante

RSA, the security division of EMC, is expanding its ANZ channel with new appointments and increased investment.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Feb 2009