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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 >>
Norton Highlights Family Cybersecurity In The Context Of Netflix’s Adolescence Series
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 11:49 am | Norton
Experts Emphasize the Importance of Parental Controls and Cybersecurity Tools to Help Protect Teens in the Digital Age. More >>
New Zealand Sextortion Threats Up 137% Fueled By AI-Powered Attacks And Data Breaches
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 8:55 am | Avast
NZ is not alone: Avast researchers are seeing countries around the world being impacted by these highly manipulative scams. In the US, the likelihood of being targeted by sextortion scammers also increased 137% in the first few months of 2025. The UK & ... More >>
Zero-day Vulnerabilities: The Real Threat Behind Netflix’s “Zero Day”
Monday, 24 March 2025, 4:10 pm | Gen Digital
Zero-day vulnerabilities might sound like the stuff of Hollywood thrillers, but they’re a real and ongoing cybersecurity challenge. The good news? By staying informed, keeping your software up to date, and practicing smart online habits, you can greatly reduce ... More >>
Protect Yourself From Cyberstalking Now; Anti-Stalking Bill Still A Work In Progress
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 7:28 pm | Gen Digital
Researchers from Avast recommend 5-Point Stalkerware Quick Check. Avast, a part of Gen, is also a proud member of the Coalition Against Stalkerware which provides a variety of resources for people who have been impacted. More >>
A Feast For The Senses: Uniquely South African With Julie Biuso
Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 11:31 am | Travel Encounters
‘Uniquely South African’ is an immersive culinary experience. With Julie Biuso as host, travellers will dive deep into South Africa’s diverse flavours and traditions. More >>
Banyan Software Acquires Healthcare Technology Leader, Medtech Global
Thursday, 20 February 2025, 11:36 am | Banyan Software
Banyan has acquired 100% of the shares in Medtech Global. The company was previously owned by Advent Partners, an Australian private equity firm, and Geoffrey Sayer, the CEO/Managing Director of Medtech Global. More >>
Norton Launches Enhanced AI-Powered Scam Protection Across Cyber Safety Lineup
Thursday, 20 February 2025, 11:29 am | Norton
In 2023, Norton, the leader in AI-powered scam detection, unveiled the first app using AI to provide real-time analysis of suspicious messages and images, Norton Genie. More >>
Gen Q4 Threat Report: 321 Threats Blocked Per Second As Social Media Becomes A Playground For Scammers
Monday, 17 February 2025, 8:22 am | Gen
Social media platforms remained one of the prime grounds for scams and cybercrime at the end of 2024. Facebook stands out, accounting for a staggering 56 percent of total identified threats. YouTube trails behind , followed by X, Reddit and Instagram. More >>
