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The social media frenzy surrounding Lewis Road Creamery Chocolate Milk
Email Security

The social media frenzy surrounding Lewis Road Creamery Chocolate Milk

What started out as an experiment by Lewis Road and collaborator, Whittaker's Chocolate, is now surrounded by unforeseen hype thanks to social media.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2014
Four steps to cyber security
Email Security

Four steps to cyber security

Martin Cocker, executive director of NetSafe, says these simple steps will greatly improve Kiwis' online security.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Jun 2012

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Scammers target WhatsApp's new VoIP function
Malware

Scammers target WhatsApp's new VoIP function

With many WhatsApp users looking to get the new VoIP feature, it is likely many will fall for the scam as WhatsApp slowly releases the functionality.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
Police warn Kiwis over latest text scam
Email Security

Police warn Kiwis over latest text scam

The New Zealand Police are warning Kiwis against responding to a text message about a vital transaction from a bank in London.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2015
Porn no longer scammers' favourite bait
Malware

Porn no longer scammers' favourite bait

As Valentine scams surge, Bitdefender warns of a new trend: the decline of adult-themed lures, with scammers opting for varied deceitful tricks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2015
Cyber attacks target New Zealand charities
Email Security

Cyber attacks target New Zealand charities

New Zealand charities hit by cyber attacks, with NetSafe reporting automated attempts to validate stolen credit cards.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 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
Thousands fall each hour for 'free Audi R8' Facebook scam
Email Security

Thousands fall each hour for 'free Audi R8' Facebook scam

Over 200,000 duped by a Facebook scam offering 'free' Audi R8s, as Bitdefender reveals an alarming rise in victims mostly from the US and the UK.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2014
Facebook scams target everyone, not just uneducated suckers
Malware

Facebook scams target everyone, not just uneducated suckers

Bitdefender has released a two-year study into Facebook scams revealing scammers infect millions of Facebook users with the same repackaged tricks.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2014
Scam targets Spark NZ customers
Unified Communications

Scam targets Spark NZ customers

Spark NZ warns of scammers tricking customers into giving personal details, amidst threats of service cut-offs.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2014
Aussies under fire with leaked Emma Watson video
Malware

Aussies under fire with leaked Emma Watson video

Aussies targeted by Emma Watson video scam, falling prey to malware that hijacks Facebook and steals info, warns Bitdefender.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2014
Kiwis fall foul of Twitter's dark side
Gaming

Kiwis fall foul of Twitter's dark side

Any time you use a social media service, it provides an additional opportunity for spammers, scammers and malicious masterminds to take advantage.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Oct 2014
Scammers put a damper on holiday travels
Email Security

Scammers put a damper on holiday travels

Holiday travellers beware: SCAMwatch reports a surge in fake airline emails with malware-laden itineraries. Stay vigilant to avoid scams.

By Rebecca Rallo • 2 min read • Sun, 13th Apr 2014
Scammers exploit Paul Walker death to target Facebook users
Email Security

Scammers exploit Paul Walker death to target Facebook users

Scammers exploit Paul Walker's tragic death, luring Facebook users with fake car crash footage to steal personal and banking information.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2013
Naked sex chats help blackmail Kiwis out of $4.4m
Gaming

Naked sex chats help blackmail Kiwis out of $4.4m

Horny New Zealanders taking part in naked online video chat sessions are being blackmailed, with Kiwis losing $4.4m last year due to internet scams.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2013
Internet hackers Royally scam users
Email Security

Internet hackers Royally scam users

While the world celebrated, scammers have taken advantage, kicking into immediate action following the birth of the royal baby.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2013
Rihanna sex tape? And you're scammed
Malware

Rihanna sex tape? And you're scammed

Empty promises of Rihanna sex tape hit Facebook users for six, but 'stalker' views account for biggest scams on social networking site.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2013
Shock, horror: Mobility and social networking the new target for cyber miscreants
Email Security

Shock, horror: Mobility and social networking the new target for cyber miscreants

Cyber miscreants are now targeting mobile phones and social networks, as Norton reports a twofold increase in threats compared to a year ago.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2012