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Microsoft NZ and NetSafe issue warning about phone scammers
Monday, 14 September 2015, 10:41 am | Netsafe
Microsoft New Zealand and NetSafe are today advising home computer users to be vigilant as New Zealanders are being targeted by scammers about fake viruses on their computers. More >>
NetSafe reminds Kiwis to protect mobile devices
Monday, 30 March 2015, 9:26 am | Netsafe
NetSafe is reminding Kiwis to take care of their mobile devices as the Easter school holidays rapidly approach and families prepare to head off on road trips to visit relatives. More >>
Safer Internet Day partners work to combat rising harms
Tuesday, 10 February 2015, 2:01 pm | Netsafe
19 organisations are joining forces to mark 2015’s Safer Internet Day (10th February 2015) in New Zealand as Kiwis report an increasing array of internet harms. More >>
Charity sites are being targeted by credit card fraudsters
Friday, 16 January 2015, 11:48 am | Netsafe
NetSafe is warning New Zealand charities taking online donations to be on the alert after receiving two reports this week of cyber criminals launching automated attacks that attempt to validate large numbers of stolen credit cards. More >>
NetSafe appointed member of INHOPE network for New Zealand
Wednesday, 11 June 2014, 10:49 am | Netsafe
NetSafe is pleased to announce that its application to join the INHOPE network has today been approved at a meeting of international members in Warsaw, Poland. INHOPE is a network of organisations operating hotlines in 43 countries worldwide. Members ... More >>
NetSafe warns about rise in cold calling scammers
Thursday, 5 June 2014, 9:10 am | Netsafe
Fraud Awareness Week 2014: Microsoft NZ and NetSafe warn computer users about a rise in cold calling scammers More >>
New Zealanders more aware of mobile device challenges
Thursday, 29 May 2014, 2:10 pm | Netsafe
NetSafe’s Smartphone Security Research for 2014 shows New Zealanders are increasingly aware of mobile device challenges More >>
NetSafe strengthens ties with NZ Police
Friday, 7 March 2014, 10:43 am | Netsafe
NetSafe strengthens ties with NZ Police as cyber enabled crime losses top $500,000 in February 2014 More >>
New Zealand retail chain targeted with spear phishing attack
Friday, 27 September 2013, 9:25 am | Netsafe
NetSafe is warning New Zealand businesses to be on the alert after a major retail chain was targeted by cyber criminals in a well planned phishing attack that attempted to convince store staff to install rogue software on their computers. More >>
Scamwatch reports bring total losses reported to $4.4m
Monday, 12 August 2013, 12:16 pm | Netsafe
NetSafe today published its third annual review of cyber incidents reported by New Zealand internet users and has found that more than $4.4m has been lost over the last 12 months to internet scams. More >>
NetSafe publishes guide to phishing
Tuesday, 4 June 2013, 11:55 am | Netsafe
Educate yourself on the New Zealand phishing species lurking in the murky waters of the internet More >>
Cyber Security Awareness Week backs backups
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 10:24 am | Netsafe
While the move from hard to soft storage increases convenience for many, the risk of not having a spare copy remains the same. With so much of people's information – from small business accounts to music and treasured family photographs – now ... More >>
Dunedin Beats Auckland and Wellington On Wireless Security
Wednesday, 29 May 2013, 4:06 pm | Netsafe
Auckland, Wednesday 29 May 2013 – Dunedin internet users have trumped Aucklanders and Wellingtonians when it comes to Wi-Fi security, with more router owners in the South island city choosing the most secure option for protecting their wireless network. More >>
Netsafe and Hon. Nikki Kaye Launch ‘Comic Creator’
Wednesday, 29 May 2013, 4:00 pm | Netsafe
Netsafe and Hon. Nikki Kaye Launch ‘Comic Creator’, Making it Safer Online For Kiwi Children More >>
NetSafe and Hon. Nikki Kaye launch ‘Comic Creator’
Wednesday, 29 May 2013, 10:41 am | Netsafe
NetSafe and the Hon. Nikki Kaye, Associate Minister of Education, are today launching the ‘Comic Creator’, an online education resource for children to teach them about cyber security. The Comic Creator is being launched at Point Chevalier Primary ... More >>
Dunedin beats Auckland and Wellington on wireless security
Wednesday, 29 May 2013, 10:30 am | Netsafe
Dunedin internet users have trumped Aucklanders and Wellingtonians when it comes to Wi-Fi security, with more router owners in the South island city choosing the most secure option for protecting their wireless network. More >>
Regular Software Updates Is the Best Protection
Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 11:59 am | Netsafe
NetSafe is warning New Zealanders of the rise in incidence of what is known as ‘ransomware’, an attack designed to fool users into paying a ‘fine’ to unlock their computer, often appearing to come from the Police or another official source. More >>
Netsafe Launches Cyber Security Awareness Week
Monday, 27 May 2013, 9:18 am | Netsafe
New Zealand's second annual Cyber Security Awareness Week kicks off today. Hon Amy Adams, Minister for Communications and Information Technology, will officially launch the week at the Cyber Security Awareness Forum at Te Papa in Wellington at 4pm today. More >>
The Wild West or the mild west?
Monday, 26 November 2012, 8:32 pm | Netsafe
The Wild West or the mild west? Internet experts work through the challenges of the digital frontier More >>
Experts gather to reduce internet harm
Friday, 23 November 2012, 1:08 pm | Netsafe
NetSafe, New Zealand's dedicated internet safety organisation, is determined to reduce the harm people are suffering online. More >>
