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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.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Hands-on Review: Norton 360 Advanced security suite
Disaster Recovery

Hands-on Review: Norton 360 Advanced security suite

Norton 360 Advanced secures up to ten devices with AI-driven scam protection, offering antivirus, VPN, identity monitoring and deepfake alerts across platforms.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 27th 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

Internet Security stories

Automation vital as TLS certificate lifespans shrink
Virtualisation

Automation vital as TLS certificate lifespans shrink

TLS lifespans will shrink to 47 days by 2029, making manual renewals unworkable and turning certificate outages into routine disruption.

By Andrew Slavkovic • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Hydrolix unveils Bot Insights to expose costly AI bots
Cloud Security

Hydrolix unveils Bot Insights to expose costly AI bots

Hydrolix launches Bot Insights to reveal hidden AI bot traffic and six-figure cost leaks, promising real-time visibility across CDNs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Cloudflare blocks billions of attacks on elections, media
Data Protection

Cloudflare blocks billions of attacks on elections, media

Cloudflare says it now blocks nearly 10 billion cyber attacks a month on elections, media and NGOs, amid rising AI and security threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Craig Newmark backs Global Signal Exchange anti-fraud push
Firewalls

Craig Newmark backs Global Signal Exchange anti-fraud push

Craigslist founder Craig Newmark is funding Global Signal Exchange to expand its shared threat data network against rising online fraud.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Jan 2026
Parked web domains now pose major malware threat
Malware

Parked web domains now pose major malware threat

Once harmless web clutter, parked domains now funnel over 90% of visitors to scams, malware and illegal content, Infoblox researchers warn.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
DDoS attacks on AI firms surge 347% amid rising public scrutiny
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

DDoS attacks on AI firms surge 347% amid rising public scrutiny

DDoS attacks targeting AI firms surged 347% in Sept 2025 amid rising public scrutiny and regulatory concerns in the UK.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Norton launches Neo browser to boost AI-era online security
Data Privacy

Norton launches Neo browser to boost AI-era online security

Norton has launched Neo, a free AI-native browser offering enhanced privacy and security against rising AI-driven online threats, now available worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Exclusive: John Carse on why the browser is the new cyber battleground
Cybersecurity

Exclusive: John Carse on why the browser is the new cyber battleground

SquareX's Field CISO explains how extension-based browser security offers superior protection against evolving digital threats and cyberattacks.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
BBIN & Vault Viper linked to cyber-enabled fraud in Asia
Cybersecurity

BBIN & Vault Viper linked to cyber-enabled fraud in Asia

Research links Asian iGaming firm BBIN and Vault Viper to extensive cyber-enabled fraud and organised crime across Southeast Asia and beyond.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
Fans warned of digital scams ahead of 2026 World Cup matches
Malware

Fans warned of digital scams ahead of 2026 World Cup matches

Fans heading to the 2026 World Cup are urged to beware of rising digital scams involving ticket fraud and fake travel deals, warns cybersecurity firm Norton.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Internet Security stories

Australian homes face 29 daily cyberattacks amid smart device boom
Firewalls

Australian homes face 29 daily cyberattacks amid smart device boom

Australian homes now face nearly 29 cyberattacks daily, up from 10 last year, as connected devices per household surge to 22, new research reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Millions at risk in UK as password reuse fuels hacking surge
Phishing

Millions at risk in UK as password reuse fuels hacking surge

Over six million people in the UK use a single password for all accounts, fuelling a rise in hacking as reports soar to 35,434 in 2024, warns new survey.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
GovWare 2025 in Singapore to unite over 13,000 global experts
Hyperscale

GovWare 2025 in Singapore to unite over 13,000 global experts

GovWare 2025 in Singapore will unite over 13,000 global experts from 90+ countries to discuss digital trust, AI, and cybersecurity innovation in October.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
WhatsApp 'vote for my child' scam spreads across Europe
Data Protection

WhatsApp 'vote for my child' scam spreads across Europe

A WhatsApp scam called 'Vote for my child' is spreading across Europe, tricking users into sharing codes and demanding money, warns Bitdefender.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025