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Norton Neo, World’s First Safe AI-Native Browser, Now Available For Free In New Zealand And Worldwide
Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 9:48 am | Norton
Norton Neo was created to make the web feel safe again in a world transformed by AI. As technology has rapidly evolved, online experiences have become noisy, overwhelming and harder to trust. More >>
NZ’s Fractional Directory Signs Singapore Government Sponsored Deal
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 8:33 am | Fractional Directory
Fractional executives are experienced business leaders, often ex-founders or executives at the C-suite level, who work with multiple organisations on a flexible basis rather than holding a single full-time role. More >>
SMS Threats: The Many Faces Of A Tiny Text
Friday, 14 November 2025, 10:46 am | Gen
Let's break down: What SMS threats really are, the most common types of scams you’ll find in your inbox, what scammers are searching for and how to spot scams (and what to do) if one shows up on your phone. More >>
Kiwi Startup OnShout Redefines Gifting For The Digital Era
Monday, 10 November 2025, 1:18 pm | OnShout
The Kiwi made web application and online portal lets users request an item or create a wish list for the things they truly want. More >>
Norton Expands AI-Powered Scam Protection Features
Tuesday, 4 November 2025, 8:25 am | Norton
Norton Scam Protection is included at no extra cost as part of Norton Cyber Safety products on desktop and mobile, including Norton AntiVirus Plus, Norton Mobile Security, and Norton 360 plans. More >>
Trust Is Under Attack: AI And Automation Fuel A New Wave Of Targeted Cybercrime
Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 10:07 am | Gen
Gen, globally, recorded 140,000 AI-generated phishing sites, a surge in AI-created scam text message campaigns, and a 82% increase in breach incidents. More >>
Auckland BioSciences Opens Uruguay Facility, Expands Global Serum Production Network
Tuesday, 28 October 2025, 1:33 pm | Auckland BioSciences
MonteSera will be South America’s largest serum facility, marking a major international milestone for ABS. More >>
Norton Warns Football Fans Of Digital Scams Ahead Of The 2026 Games In North America
Tuesday, 7 October 2025, 11:31 am | Norton
“During the football games in North America, scams may take many forms, from counterfeit tickets sites and fake promotions to fraudulent travel booking schemes”, says Mark Gorrie, Managing Director APAC for Gen Digital. More >>
The New Zealand Housing Survey Finds Kiwis Want More Housing Options And Housing Mobility
Tuesday, 7 October 2025, 9:13 am | The Urban Advisory
“This limited housing diversity means that many New Zealanders are underserved, particularly in the assisted sector of the housing continuum,” says Dr Natalie Allen, Managing Director at The Urban Advisory. More >>
Norton Unveils Advanced Deepfake Protection Powered By Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 9:10 am | Norton
With Intel’s leading processing power, Norton instantly analyses suspicious material, providing immediate warnings to help people avoid potential personal or financial harm resulting from advanced deepfake scams. More >>
Norton Small Business Expands Protection With Dark Web And Social Media Threat Features
Friday, 5 September 2025, 8:55 am | Norton
Norton's Enhanced Dark Web Monitoring is always on the lookout for signs of danger, alerting business owners at the first glimpse of trouble. More >>
Neglected Software Updates Put Kiwi SMEs At Cyber Threat Risk
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 10:30 am | Gen Digital
Research by the Ponemon Institute shows that 57% of data breaches are linked to inadequate patch management. The consequences for SMEs can include financial loss, legal penalties, and reputational damage. More >>
AI Meets Ransomware, The New Cyber Threat
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 3:16 pm | Avast
In a recent case discussed by Avast researchers in the latest Gen Threat Report, a ransomware gang known as FunkSec admitted to using AI to streamline parts of their criminal operation. More >>
Norton Adds Audio And Visual Deepfake Protection On Mobile
Tuesday, 5 August 2025, 12:23 pm | Norton
Analysis of AI-generated audio and facial manipulation techniques now available in early access phase through Norton Genie Scam Protection for users in New Zealand. More >>
Gen Threat Report Reveals Rise In Crypto, Sextortion And Tech Support Scams In An AI-Powered World
Thursday, 31 July 2025, 10:50 am | Gen
Cryptocurrency scams are fraudulent schemes where scammers trick people into sending digital currency or sharing sensitive login information. These scams often involve fake investment opportunities, impersonation of trusted figures, or emotional manipulation ... More >>
Childhood 2.0: AI Friends And Cyberbullying On The Digital Playground
Wednesday, 23 July 2025, 10:06 am | Norton
“Childhood today is radically different, and online activities blend into real life shockingly fast. Parents now play a frontline role in keeping their families safe as digital life starts earlier and earlier,” said Mark Gorrie, Norton Managing Director APAC and father of two. More >>
Avast Report Reveals Nearly Half Of Older Kiwis Still Write Their Passwords On Paper, Acc. To Their Younger Loved Ones
Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 9:18 am | Avast
According to the Avast Safe Tech Report, nearly 1 in 2 (45%) Kiwis with older loved ones have helped them avoid falling victim to a scam, and 84% of Kiwis with older loved ones have tried to warn them about risky online behavior or scams. More >>
“Missed Package?” Scam Fooling Thousands
Monday, 30 June 2025, 3:35 pm | Gen Digital
The link actually goes to a site hosted on IPFS — a system that makes it hard to take things down, which is exactly why scammers love it. While this makes it harder to take malicious content offline, it also raises a red flag — this is not where ... More >>
Avast Makes AI-Driven Scam Defense Available For Free Worldwide
Thursday, 26 June 2025, 10:11 am | Avast
Avast Assistant provides 24/7 AI-powered scam protection guidance on suspicious websites, SMS messages, emails, links, offers, and more, allowing people to engage in open dialogue when they’re unsure about a potential scam. More >>
Q1/2025 Gen Threat Report Reveals AI-Driven Scams Redefining Cybercrime
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 9:44 am | Gen
Example of a Fake Update popup in Firefox. The fake update mimics the branding, language, and layout of legitimate software. It often uses urgent language like: “Your version is out of date, click to update now!” More >>
