A very sophisticated and subtle scam involving a new printer being purchased and the purchaser then needing help installing it is doing the rounds again and due to its subtlety is continuing to catch people unawares. As tech has become more complex, purchasing a printer and plugging it in is no longer possible. All printers […]
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Known as Scareware, often caused by dodgy online ads, many from Face book, these “Virus Alert” popups are effective because they prey on fear and confusion. However, they’re often fake! How to tell a Fake Alert from a Real One Many fake virus alerts share the same tell‑tale signs: A simple test you can do
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Do you have an Instagram account? A recent increase in Instagram password reset emails which started earlier this month coincides with reports that data linked to more than 17 million Instagram accounts may have reappeared on underground dark web websites. While the emails look genuine as though they are being sent from Instagram’s own systems
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Spyware isn’t just the scary malware you hear about in what feels like semi-daily headlines. In fact, it’s already on your phone—often disguised inside everyday apps. Instead of stealing files, most spyware quietly abuses the permissions you grant. It may track your location, or even tap into your camera and microphone, sending that data back
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Last week was National Cyber Smart week, and this year’s theme was “Own Your Online”. Cyber-crime today is more sophisticated than ever before. In the last six months, 54% of New Zealanders have experienced an online threat with over $1000 lost on average per incident. Following on from Cyber Smart last week we’re sharing some
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Do you have a Gmail account? Google Gmail is a very popular email platform, with approximately 2 billion users sending an estimated 350 billion emails every day! But, due to Gmail’s popularity, attackers are always dreaming up new improved ways of attacking the platform and the people that use it. In response, Google has recently
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Every year in October, CERT NZ, the Computer Emergency Response Team, together with the National Cybersecurity Centre (NCSC), businesses and organisations combine to hold “Cyber Smart Week”. This year Cyber Smart Week is from Monday 6 October to Sunday 12 October and will focus on the importance of cybersecurity, helping businesses, organisations and home users
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On May 14th (2025), the New Zealand National Cyber Security Centre (part of the Government Communications Security Bureau – GCSB) released the results of their annual survey which is conducted by The Research Agency (TRA). The annual survey analyses and tracks New Zealanders’ cyber security knowledge, attitudes, and behaviour. The results made for both good
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Scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated and subtle catching people out; with increasing numbers of people reporting they have been the victim of a scam. There is one particular scam that has been claiming an increasing number of victims and can occur following the purchase of a new computer printer and help is needed to install
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“Hi. I’m <insert name> from Microsoft. We have detected that you have <insert problem> with your PC”. This is the start of a classic scam that has been doing the rounds for many years and is continuing to claim victims. Scams come in many different types from the classic “support call” above to dating or
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