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New Zealand online daters turn to AI for love amid increased scams
Email Security

New Zealand online daters turn to AI for love amid increased scams

More than half of New Zealand's online daters are open to using AI as a dating coach, despite increasing risks such as dating scams, reveals Norton's Cyber Safety Insights Report 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
Spark unveils online protections against cyber hazards & scams
Malware

Spark unveils online protections against cyber hazards & scams

Spark is set to boost customer online safety with new features, including an automated text scam firewall and filters to block malware, phishing, and child sexual abuse materials.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
Cybercrime reports drop in NZ, but threats persist
Ransomware

Cybercrime reports drop in NZ, but threats persist

Despite a reported decrease in cybercrime incidents to CERT NZ in 2023, authorities warn persistent and evolving threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
New Zealand start-up SellWise seeks to revolutionise secondhand trading
EduTech

New Zealand start-up SellWise seeks to revolutionise secondhand trading

New Zealand start-up SellWise aims to radically overhaul secondhand trading by addressing frustrations with existing platforms and promising an intuitive, streamlined experience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024
Netsafe allies with CYBERA for enhanced scam recovery
Email Security

Netsafe allies with CYBERA for enhanced scam recovery

Netsafe forms a coalition with CYBERA, Dolla, and Akahu to aid New Zealanders in recovering funds lost to scams, targeting banking, crypto, and telecom sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024

Global Stories

Scams stories

McAfee & Intel launch advanced AI deepfake detection tech in Australia
Email Security

McAfee & Intel launch advanced AI deepfake detection tech in Australia

McAfee and Intel join forces to launch an advanced AI-powered tool capable of detecting deepfakes, addressing rising public concern in Australia over AI manipulation scams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
What is vishing? Tips to spot and avoid voice phishing scams
Malware

What is vishing? Tips to spot and avoid voice phishing scams

As vishing scams persist, we explore its mechanisms, common tactics, and how to deter these voice phishing attacks, safeguarding your personal data and finances.

By Mark Gorrie • 7 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
AI & ML form critical defence against digital deception
Data Analytics

AI & ML form critical defence against digital deception

AI and machine learning form the vanguard of defence against increasingly sophisticated, AI-enhanced digital scams.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Telegram users targeted in cryptocurrency scam, Kaspersky reports
Platform-as-a-Service

Telegram users targeted in cryptocurrency scam, Kaspersky reports

As Telegram's cryptocurrency, Toncoin, gains popularity, Kaspersky researchers warn of a scam exploiting users through false 'earning programs', causing irreversible losses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
AI scams prompt need for advanced fraud-detection technologies
Email Security

AI scams prompt need for advanced fraud-detection technologies

Urgency grows for advanced fraud-detecting tech amid rising AI-backed scams, with a McDonald's scam highlighting the potential for proactive AI defence mechanisms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Watch out! There are hidden dangers lurking in your PDFs
Malware

Watch out! There are hidden dangers lurking in your PDFs

PDFs' convenience inadvertently aiding cybercriminals: Avast researchers reveal PDF files increasingly exploited to distribute malware and carry out scams.

By Mark Gorrie • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2024
Review: Avast Ultimate Business Security - comprehensive to say the least
Malware

Review: Avast Ultimate Business Security - comprehensive to say the least

Avast Ultimate Business Security emerges as a robust cybersecurity solution offering antivirus, online privacy tools, and automated patch management.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
Australia's growing love for cryptocurrency shakes investment norms
Data Protection

Australia's growing love for cryptocurrency shakes investment norms

In Australia, around 4.5 million citizens now own cryptocurrency, led by brokerage and asset management firm Caleb and Brown.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Scams stories

We are making cyber security simple for Australian small business
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

We are making cyber security simple for Australian small business

Australia's leading bank and telecoms firm collaborate with COSBOA to simplify cybersecurity for small businesses, launching free security training, 'Cyber Wardens'.

By COSBOA • 4 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024
The messaging evolution and the fight against fraud
Data Protection

The messaging evolution and the fight against fraud

SMS revolution's downside: Europe tackles fraud epidemic through stringent data laws and sender verification in fight to preserve trust.

By John Bruner • 8 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
Australians show interest in using AI for online dating
Email Security

Australians show interest in using AI for online dating

Over 50% of Australian online daters show interest in using AI to enhance their dating experience and avoid scams, according to a Norton survey.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
Australian businesses fortify defences amid rising financial fraud
Customer Experience

Australian businesses fortify defences amid rising financial fraud

Australian businesses tighten cyber defences amid a 354% surge in account takeover fraud, resulting in a record $3.1B loss, calling for strategies that balance fraud prevention with user experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024