Your Data – Their Security Problem Q&A Survey Response
We have just finished our First Webinar Episode of 2026! After each webinar, we run an anonymous survey so you can have your questions answered by our local experts, build resources, and help guide Kiwis through the online world. In this episode, we had a look at some case studies of companies in NZ that […]
Ban or Blame? – Under 16s Social Media Ban on Hold
New Zealand’s proposed under-16 social media ban sounds fantastic in theory. In fact, on paper, it’s almost perfect. Protect young people online? Absolutely. Reduce exposure to harmful content, cyberbullying, scams, unrealistic beauty standards and doomscrolling at 1 am? Sign everyone up. Once you move past the headlines and political soundbites, you start running into the […]
Pink Shirt Day – The Digital Evolution of Bullying
Pink Shirt Day has become one of New Zealand’s most recognised movements for kindness, inclusion, and standing up against bullying, but its story actually began with a simple act of support. Just as a little bit of history, back in 2007, two Canadian students decided they’d had enough after a younger student was bullied for […]
Ditch the Wallet – NZ Govt App and Digital ID
New Zealanders are about to see a major change in how they prove who they are, with the Government confirming that the new Govt.nz app will soon allow people to store and show digital IDs directly from their phones. In practical terms, it means many Kiwis may eventually be able to leave the house without […]
Just 28 Kiwis Were Defrauded Of Close To A Million
The sentencing of three men involved in a sophisticated scam syndicate this week should serve as a warning to every New Zealander: it only took 28 victims for criminals to siphon almost a million dollars out of our communities. Behind every figure is a real person who trusted what sounded like a legitimate phone call. […]
Remote Access tools – Convenience or Caution?
Like many useful technologies, remote access tools come with a catch, they can just as easily open the door to the wrong person. Remote access tools have become a normal part of life in New Zealand. From helping a family member fix their laptop to logging into work systems from home, they offer speed and […]
No Password Needed – Token Logging, The New Tactic
Most people feel confident once they’ve set a strong password and enabled multi-factor authentication (MFA), and many see it as the gold standard for staying safe online. While that confidence isn’t misplaced, cybercriminals have adapted quickly, and one technique gaining traction is known as a token logging attack, which allows attackers to bypass traditional protections […]
Is It For Real? – What Is Spoofing
When ‘Real’ is ‘Not’ Spoofing is a type of scam where someone pretends to be a trusted person or organisation to trick you into giving away information, money, or access to your accounts. Instead of hacking their way in, scammers rely on making something fake look real, so you don’t think twice. In New Zealand, […]